Races ORX Oamaru - NZ

Resumes after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at Riccarton Park May 2 over 2600m, soft track; 0.6 len behind Capo Dell Impero carrying 54kg at $2.30. First up last campaign ninth of 11 at Ashburton October 19 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind My Boy Zac with 59.5kg at $7.40. Capable of a bold showing fresh up.

Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 12 at Riccarton Park on August 8 over 1200m, on heavy track; 2.25 len behind Honor The Name carrying 54kg at $24. The run before that won by a 0.4 len at this track July 19 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Explode carrying 55.5kg at $4.70. Hard to fault if at his best.

Last start sat on the pace before fading to run last of 14 at this track on July 19 over 1400m, on heavy track; 16 len behind Shawshank carrying 57kg at $44. Before that didn't finish the race at Ashburton July 2 over 1400m. Looks tested in this field.

Last start 7th of 10 at Riccarton Park on August 1 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Wire Rope with 56.5kg at $26.90. The start before that 5th of 12 at Riccarton Park on June 20 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Undisputed with 56.5kg at $30.90. Looks tested against this line-up.

Most recently 7th of 14 at this track on July 19 over 1400m, in the wet; 9 len behind Shawshank carrying 56kg at $40.80. The start before that 10th of 12 at this track on June 14 over 2200m, slow going 10 len behind Lined Satin carrying 54.5kg at $8.60. Should be thereabouts at odds..

Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 23 over 1600m, 6 len behind Powerofpersuasion carrying 55kg at $6.30. Before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 8 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Great Adventure with 55kg at $11.40. Can make amends.

Last start 6th of 9 at Riccarton Park on August 8 over 1600m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Flash Roca with 54kg at $11.60. The run before that won by a 0.1 len at this track July 19 over 1600m in heavy going defeating Shamel Express carrying 56kg at $18.40. On a short back-up and is capable of a quick return to the winners' list.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.5 len at Riccarton Park June 16 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Explosive Lass carrying 56.5kg at $4.20. Second run from a spell 8th of 17 at Riccarton Park on August 1 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Guzzler carrying 56kg at $6.40. Likely to prove hard to hold out.

Second-up. First-up after seven months 15th of 17 at Riccarton Park on August 1 over 1200m, on heavy track; 15 len behind Guzzler with 54kg at $47.80. Previously second-up got back early 10th of 14 at Tauherenikau on December 10 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Afternoon Siesta with 54kg at $48.10. Looking to others in better form.

Dual acceptor. At the latest run 7th of 15 at Riccarton Park on August 8 over 1400m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Ikidunot with 55kg at $37.50. The run before that 5th of 13 at Ashburton on July 2 over 1400m, in the wet; 6 len behind Shawshank with 55kg at $11. Was not bad last start and is among the top 4 chances.