Races ORX Oamaru - NZ

Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 9 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 5 over 1400m, 2 len behind Gota Hunch with 56.5kg at $3.50. The run before that 2nd of 14 at this track on July 19 over 1200m, on heavy track; 1.0 len behind Honor The Name with 56.5kg at $10.60. Great chance to break through.

Second-up today. Last outing made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 14 at this track on July 19 over 1400m, in the wet; 3 len behind Rockman carrying 58.5kg at $25.80. At only start last preparation didn't finish the race at Kurow December 30 over 1400m. Expecting him to kick on with that first run out of the way.

Comes here off a 47-day let-up. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Wingatui on June 28 over 1400m, in the wet; 3 len behind Crackbones with 57.5kg at $5.70. The run before that did the work up front then tired 6th of 12 at this track on June 14 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Later Boy carrying 57.5kg at $9.30. Nice effort last time. Has some top 4 claims.

Four-year-old gelding by Ghibellines out of Shine Bright who has taken a long time to make it to the track. Has had no recent barrier trials. Prefer to let go without a strong market move.

Most recently 2nd of 8 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 23 over 1400m, 0.2 len behind Dostee with 55.5kg at $3.70. The race before that 5th of 8 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 8 over 1400m, 5 len behind Russian Blues with 55.5kg at $6.90. Right in the mix again.

At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 14 at this track on July 19 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Rockman carrying 56.5kg at $18.30. The run before that 7th of 10 at Wingatui on June 28 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Crackbones carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. Must be included.

Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 14 at this track on July 19 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Honor The Name carrying 56.5kg at $19. Previously second-up eased back early on 12th of 15 at Te Rapa Mdn-Sw on January 16 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Single Red carrying 55kg at $10. Rates a chance and expected to finish much closer.

Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up failed to make an impression; 10th of 14 at Ashburton on July 2 over 1400m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Corcaigh with 56.5kg at $31. Second run from a spell ran second last of 14 at this track on July 19 over 1200m, on a wet track; 25 len behind Honor The Name carrying 56.5kg at $56. Fully tested again.

Third-up today. First-up eased back early on 6th of 10 at Wingatui on June 28 over 1400m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Crackbones with 56.5kg at $68.10. Last start 9th of 14 at this track on July 19 over 1400m, in the wet; 6 len behind Rockman carrying 55.5kg at $64.60. Has to be considered for a place at long odds.

Last start ran second last of 10 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 5 over 1600m, 6 len behind Thee Auld Trick with 54.5kg at $34. Before that ran second last of 9 at Ruakaka on July 18 over 1600m, 10 len behind Fahali with 54.5kg at $38.60. Needs to improve sharply.

Third-up today. Not raced for 43 days. Resuming 7th of 12 at this track on June 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Lethal Roc carrying 56.5kg at $11.20. Second-up ran second last of 14 at Ashburton on July 2 over 1400m, on a wet track; 12 len behind Corcaigh carrying 56.5kg at $39.40. Might struggle again.