Races ORX Gore - NZ

Resuming after a spell of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at Riverton April 6 over 1400m, soft track; 7 len behind Rochello carrying 54kg at $19. When resuming last campaign fifth of 10 at Ascot Park November 23 over 1400m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Sabrina Hall carrying 57.5kg at $37.50. Winning hope in a suitable contest.

Comes off a 36 day let-up. Last start 5th of 8 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on September 10 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Elegant Explosive with 56kg at $22.70. Before that 12th of 14 at Oamaru on August 14 over 1600m, in the wet; 15 len behind Winter Blaze carrying 58kg at $19.80. Best form measures up and he looks a huge chance.

Second-up. First-up after two months 10th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Larius Lacus with 57kg at $35.90. Previously second-up 5th of 13 at Riverton on March 8 over 1400m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Ripa Time carrying 56.5kg at $50. Rates highly and looks a strong winning hope.

Last start 8th of 12 at Wingatui on October 2 over 1200m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Ocean Boulevard with 56.5kg at $6.70. Before that 4th of 8 at Wingatui on September 4 over 1200m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Hollyhockaroo carrying 57kg at $2.50. Drawn to advantage and looks a solid chance.

Resuming after seven months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign second last of 14 at Wingatui March 15 over 1600m, soft track; 20 len behind Blushing carrying 57.5kg at $34.80. Previously first up; second last of 10 at Wingatui November 4 over 1400m, 7 len behind Pontoon with 56.5kg at $24.10. Don't dismiss lightly.

Last start faded in the straight 9th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 23 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind New Beginning carrying 56kg at $15.60. The race before that 4th of 10 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind District Nine carrying 54kg at $15. Strong top-three chance.

Last start 12th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 23 over 1200m, slow going 13 len behind Timetoplaythegame with 55.5kg at $46.30. The run before that raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at Oamaru on August 14 over 1200m, in the wet; 15 len behind Smiling Eyes with 56kg at $10.90. Has ability and can do much better.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 3rd of 7 at Wingatui on September 4 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.2 len behind Megalomaniac with 52kg at $29.40. Second-up 4th of 14 at Wingatui on October 2 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Shooting Stride carrying 53kg at $16.60. Racing well. Has ability and is expected to run well.

At the latest run ran last of 9 at Wingatui on October 2 over 2200m, on heavy track; 54 len behind Koyama carrying 54kg at $30.90. The start before that eased back early on 8th of 13 at Wingatui on September 4 over 1400m, on heavy track; 17 len behind Santita carrying 53.5kg at $61.70. Not going well enough. Tested on recent form.

At the latest run ran second last of 10 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 4 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Cambalache carrying 54kg at $29. The run before that ran second last of 12 at Riccarton Park on August 29 over 1400m, in the wet; 9 len behind Beaver Fever carrying 54.5kg at $73.90. Can't recommend on that form.

Second-up. First-up after six months ran last of 12 at Wingatui on October 2 over 1200m, on a wet track; 27 len behind Ocean Boulevard with 55kg at $47. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Ascot Park on January 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Bonsai Bob with 59kg at $18.40. Happy to risk here on what he's shown lately.