Races ORX Rotorua - NZ

Second-up. First-up after five months 6th of 8 at Woodville on July 12 over 1600m, on heavy track; 12 len behind The Finnster with 67.5kg at $11.70. Previously second-up 6th of 13 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 5 over 1800m, 4 len behind Cotton Roca with 56kg at $11.20. Generally run well second-up and can feature in the finish.

Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up got back early 9th of 12 at this track on July 1 over 1560m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Vadanova carrying 56kg at $39.30. Second run from a spell 4th of 14 at Te Aroha on July 26 over 2200m, on a wet track; 8 len behind King Cabal with 57.5kg at $32.40. Has ability and is a definite top-4 hope.

Returns from a 33-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 14 at Otaki on July 10 over 2100m, on a wet track; 13 len behind Ziggy Khan carrying 57.5kg at $8.30. Before that 10th of 14 at Waverley on July 4 over 1650m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Horonuku carrying 55.5kg at $9.20. Can improve again. Hard to beat on his best form.

Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after nine months struggled in the run home; ran last of 12 at this track on July 1 over 1400m, in the wet; 12 len behind Illustrious carrying 57kg at $39.80. Previously second-up 9th of 13 at this track on October 12 over 1950m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Overrated with 58.5kg at $29.90. Strips fitter and should be right in the mix.

Last start 8th of 15 at Te Rapa on July 25 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Zenith carrying 56kg at $28.20. The run before that settled back and ran on when 4th of 8 at Tauranga on July 12 over 1600m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Chahoo with 58.5kg at $7.30. Won't be far away.

Last start 9th of 14 at Ruakaka on August 1 over 2100m, slow going 10 len behind With Grace carrying 56.5kg at $10.10. The race before that 6th of 8 at Ruakaka on July 18 over 2100m, 2.75 len behind Sibella carrying 56kg at $18.30. Not a great draw again but represents a top 4 threat.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran second last of 14 at Te Aroha on July 5 over 1400m, in the wet; 9 len behind Sally carrying 53.5kg at $11.10. Second run from a spell settled back and ran on when 6th of 11 at Avondale on July 15 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Chicago Jack carrying 56kg at $16.80. Will be harder to beat this time.

Third-up today. Freshened for 38 days. First-up got back early 10th of 14 at Matamata on June 14 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Flamenco with 50kg at $68.80. Second run from a spell 6th of 10 at Te Aroha on July 5 over 2200m, in the wet; 9 len behind Star Warrior with 66kg at $12.10. Has ability and can run a forward race.

Last start 8th of 14 at Te Aroha on July 26 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 16 len behind King Cabal carrying 50kg at $22.30. The start before that 7th of 10 at Te Aroha on June 21 over 2200m, in the wet; 22 len behind My Maebelline Girl with 66.5kg at $13.40. Has rough top 4 claims.

Comes here off a 38-day let-up. Most recently didn't finish the race at Te Aroha July 5 over 3100m. The start before that didn't finish the race at Te Aroha June 21 over 3100m. Looks safely held.

Dual acceptor. Comes here off a 33-day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 12 at Otaki on July 10 over 2100m, in the wet; 19 len behind Another Won't Hurt with 54.5kg at $20.50. Before that 7th of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 17 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Midori Burly with 56kg at $12.10. Is capable on her day and is not out of it.

Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 14 at Avondale on July 15 over 1600m, on heavy track; 38 len behind Final Reason carrying 51kg at $98.10. Second run from a spell sat on the pace before fading 12th of 14 at Ruakaka on August 1 over 2100m, slow going 19 len behind With Grace carrying 51kg at $102.40. Struggling to make an impact lately and others appeal more.