Races ORX Taupo - NZ

Last start 5th of 11 at this track on August 16 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 1.5 len behind Platinum Patch with 58.5kg at $7.50. The run before that 3rd in a small field at Tauranga on July 12 over 1400m, on heavy track; 3 len behind She's A Surprise carrying 58.5kg at $6.10. Has some top 4 claims at value.

Last start 4th of 11 at this track on August 16 over 1800m, on a wet track; 1.4 len behind Platinum Patch with 57.5kg at $69.20. Before that ran last of 7 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 29 over 1550m, 19 len behind Saltburn with 58.5kg at $36.60. Needs to go to another level.

Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 8 at Hawera on August 23 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Breaker Bay carrying 58.5kg at $7.30. The start before that got back early 4th of 8 at Avondale on July 15 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 1.3 len behind Golden Point carrying 57.5kg at $37.50. Sure to be thereabouts.

Most recently 6th of 11 at this track on August 16 over 1800m, on heavy track; 1.5 len behind Platinum Patch carrying 58.5kg at $2.60. Before that 6th of 12 at Te Rapa on July 25 over 1600m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Vito carrying 58.5kg at $4.10. Nicely placed and is among the leading contenders.

Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 28 over 2000m, 1.4 len behind Cyber Patch with 54kg at $13.90. The run before that 3rd of 7 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 19 over 2000m, 2 len behind Bright Thoughts carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Nicely placed and expected to be in the finish.

Racing well recently. At the latest run raced on the pace when 2nd of 12 at Ruakaka on September 2 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Cheerful Smile with 56.5kg at $8.50. Before that 2nd of 11 at this track on August 16 over 1400m, in the wet; 0.5 len behind Tartan Shocka with 56.5kg at $14.90. Looks a key runner.

Last start 4th of 8 at Ruakaka on September 2 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Viva L'amour carrying 57.5kg at $4.80. The race before that 5th of 13 at Te Rapa on August 22 over 1600m, slow going 2.25 len behind Autumn Heights with 56.5kg at $5.80. Making headway. Has ability and is worth including.

Returns from a 44-day let-up. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 29 over 2000m, 1.3 len behind Boogaloo carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway on July 18 over 1800m, on a wet track; 2.25 len behind Timemakesthewine carrying 55kg at $41.80. Won't be far away.

Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Last start raced on the pace before fading ran last of 10 at Arawa Park on August 12 over 2200m, on heavy track; 11 len behind All That I Am carrying 65kg at $7.90. The race before that 3rd of 7 at Avondale on July 15 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 0.8 len behind Sidetrack carrying 66.5kg at $5.90. Needs some luck.

Second run back. First-up after three months ran last of 8 at Ruakaka on September 2 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Viva L'amour with 53.5kg at $19.60. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Matamata on May 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Del Inquent with 55.5kg at $51.80. Happy to risk.

At the latest run 7th of 13 at Te Rapa on August 22 over 1600m, slow going 2.75 len behind Autumn Heights carrying 56.5kg at $57.30. Before that ran second last of 12 at Arawa Park on August 12 over 1400m, on heavy track; 16 len behind Whatz Done Is Done with 57.5kg at $32.30. Makes very little appeal.

Last start got back early 9th of 12 at Te Aroha on September 3 over 1400m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Aim Up carrying 56.5kg at $13.20. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 11 at this track on August 16 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Tartan Shocka carrying 56.5kg at $23.90. Only has rough top 4 claims.