Races ORX Oamaru - NZ

Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at Wingatui January 17 over 1300m, soft track; 6 len behind Assemble with 57kg at $12.30. On debut third of 10 at Ascot Park December 13 over 1200m, soft track; 0.8 len behind Hello Hayley with 57kg at $30.20. Must be respected.

Four-year-old gelding by Ace High out of Yardstick on debut. Has had no recent barrier trials. Expected to run well on debut.

Back after a long spell. Finished off last preparation 5th of 9 at Riverton on January 1 over 1200m, 4 len behind What About Peace with 53kg at $7.10. First up last campaign 5th of 8 at Wingatui on September 5 over 1200m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Matakana Perkynana with 53kg at $9.50. Sure to prove hard to beat.

Most recently 11th of 14 at this track on July 19 over 1200m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Honor The Name carrying 56.5kg at $24. The race before that 8th of 12 at this track on June 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Lethal Roc with 56.5kg at $4.80. Has rough top 4 claims in a thin contest.

Comes here off a 50-day let-up. At the latest run eased back early on 8th of 10 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on June 25 over 1400m, 7 len behind Gadabout with 57.5kg at $15.80. The start before that 4th of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 27 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Paper Moon with 57.5kg at $27.30. Tough to beat if near her best.

At the latest run 6th of 14 at this track on July 19 over 1200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Honor The Name carrying 56.5kg at $23. The start before that 4th of 14 at Ashburton on July 2 over 1400m, in the wet; 4 len behind Corcaigh carrying 54.5kg at $48.30. Is worth including in all top 4 combos.

Third-up today. First-up 5th of 9 at Wingatui on June 28 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Woodlands carrying 55.5kg at $11.60. Second run from a spell 12th of 14 at this track on July 19 over 1200m, in the wet; 16 len behind Honor The Name with 56.5kg at $65.30. Is not the worst at bolters odds.

Lining up for just third start. At debut, ran second last of 9 at Wingatui on June 28 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 17 len behind Woodlands carrying 56.5kg at $9.10. Last start 9th of 14 at this track on July 19 over 1200m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Honor The Name with 56.5kg at $68.20. Might sneak into the top 4.

Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up failed to make an impression; 10th of 14 at Ashburton on July 2 over 1400m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Corcaigh with 56.5kg at $31. Second-up ran second last of 14 at this track on July 19 over 1200m, on heavy track; 25 len behind Honor The Name with 56.5kg at $56. Not going well enough at this stage.

Six-year-old mare by Ocean Emperor out of Peak Performer 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.

Four-year-old mare (Darci Brahma - Blue Lagoon) at the races for the first time. Has had no recent barrier trials. The betting is the best pointer to her chances.

Having third race start. At very long odds at debut, raced on the pace before fading ran last of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway on June 12 over 1600m, on heavy track; 22 len behind Bridie with 53.5kg at $54.80. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 8 at Awapuni Synthetic Mdn-Sw on June 21 over 1700m, 30 len behind Romanin with 56.5kg at $25.80. Open to plenty of improvement and might surprise.

Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 7th of 9 at Te Rapa on April 13 2025 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Bulgari carrying 55.5kg at $13.50. Open to plenty of improvement.

First starter by Time Test out of Sassenach. Ran third in Te Rapa trial over 900m September 23. Any positive move in betting must be respected.