Races ORX Gore - NZ

Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Ascot Park April 19 over 2215m, on rain affected going; 34 len behind A Mandarin carrying 58.5kg at $10.20. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 9 len win. Ascot Park January 22 over 1600m slow track defeating Willis carrying 53kg at $4.30. Looks very hard to beat.

Last start sat on the pace before fading to run last of 8 at Wingatui on October 2 over 1600m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Smiling Eyes with 57kg at $14.10. The race before that 7th of 11 at Riccarton Park on September 12 over 1800m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Riviera Rebel with 54kg at $11.80. Well placed and among the chances.

Most recently ran second last of 9 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 4 over 2200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Unleash The Beast with 54kg at $27.10. The start before that ran second last in a small field at Wingatui on September 4 over 1600m, in the wet; 5 len behind Proudtobehere carrying 59kg at $3.60. Tested again.

Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 8 at Wingatui on October 2 over 1600m, in the wet; 9 len behind Smiling Eyes with 55kg at $46.70. Previously second-up eased back early on 11th of 16 in the LR Dunedin Gold Cup at Wingatui on February 28 over 2400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Noble Knight with 53kg at $39.70. Plenty of improvement to come.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd in a small field at Wingatui on September 4 over 1600m, on a wet track; 0.4 len behind Proudtobehere with 55kg at $2.90. Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at Wingatui on October 2 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Smiling Eyes carrying 52.5kg at $7.40. Nicely placed and expected to go well.

At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Wingatui on October 2 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Smiling Eyes with 54kg at $24.30. Before that ran second last of 12 at Riccarton Park on September 12 over 2000m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Unleash The Beast carrying 57kg at $41.60. Made headway last time. Expected to be in the finish.

Second-up. First-up after two months ran second last of 9 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 23 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Way Out West with 54kg at $24.30. Previously second-up ran second last of 10 at Ascot Park on May 10 over 1600m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Flash Roca carrying 56.5kg at $25.10. Can do much better this time with the run under his belt.

Dual acceptor. At the latest run 12th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 4 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind So Brassy carrying 55kg at $21. The race before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 13 at Wingatui on September 4 over 1400m, on a wet track; 17 len behind Santita with 58kg at $18.60. Will not find this easy. Can't enthuse.

Dual acceptor. Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign ran last of 12 at Wingatui on June 28 over 1400m, in the wet; 19 len behind Sacred Mist carrying 52kg at $78. When resuming last campaign ran last of 14 at Wingatui on March 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 29 len behind Blushing carrying 54.5kg at $59.30. Hard to have until the form swings in a positive direction.

Dual acceptor. Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Most recently ran last in a small field at Riccarton Park Synthetic on September 10 over 1600m, 9 len behind Queen Of Naples with 54.5kg at $29.70. The run before that 5th of 14 at Oamaru on August 14 over 2200m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Lovelock carrying 56.5kg at $53.20. Looking to others.