Races ORX Tauranga - NZ

First-up 5th of 13 at Te Rapa on August 24 over 1500m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Sporting Chance carrying 58.5kg at $51.10. Second-up 6th of 10 at Te Rapa on September 15 over 2200m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Dashwood carrying 58.5kg at $11.50. Super course record. Dual winner third up.

First-up after eight months second last of 8 at Te Rapa Hcp on September 15 over 1600m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Islington Lass carrying 54kg at $14.50. Previously second-up second last of 14 at this track on July 22 2023 over 1600m, on a wet track; 28 len behind Footloose with 55.5kg at $42. Multiple class dropper. Well drawn. Chance.

Most recently ran last in a small field at Cambridge on September 18 over 1550m, 8 len behind Stonybreck with 56kg at $10. The start before that of 13 at Te Rapa on August 24 over 1500m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Sporting Chance with 54.5kg at $25.60. Course proven. Better than last two flops.

Last start 5th of 16 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 2100m, slow going 2.75 len behind Awhina carrying 57kg at $6.40. The race before that got back early 11th of 15 at Hastings on September 7 over 2000m, 4 len behind Promised Land with 57.5kg at $15.80. Eachway on his best form. Handles it dry and wet.

At the latest run 5th of 10 at Te Rapa on September 15 over 2200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Dashwood with 55.5kg at $11.60. The race before that 3rd of 8 at Hawera on August 25 over 3100m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Mugshot with 69.5kg at $4. Racing well enough on the flat and over jumps of late. Wet tracker.

At the latest run second last of 11 at Ellerslie Hcp on September 21 over 2100m, slow going 4 len behind Nest Egg with 54kg at $15.20. The race before that 5th of 7 at Ruakaka on August 3 over 2100m, slow going 8 len behind Bosch with 54kg at $6.80. Multiple class dropper. Eachway chance on dry or wet ground.

G3 placegetter. Dual acceptor. Most recently 5th of 14 at Ellerslie on September 21 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Son Of Sun carrying 56.5kg at $21.10. The race before that 6th of 12 at Matamata on September 4 over 1200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Lux Libertas carrying 56.5kg at $28.40. Three runs here for a win and two placings. Not the worst.

Last start 8th of 12 at Waverley on September 24 over 3200m, in the wet; 19 len behind Split carrying 55.5kg at $6.70. The start before that 5th of 9 at Wanganui on August 31 over 2060m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Verry Flash with 54kg at $5.50. Placed in three of four course runs. Better than last start.

Last start 2nd of 16 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 2100m, slow going 1.3 len behind Awhina carrying 54kg at $7.30. The race before that won by 1.75 len at Te Rapa August 24 over 2400m in the wet defeating Amazing Grace carrying 56.5kg at $8.90. Racing well. Swimmer. Clockwise is a possible issue in this.

At the latest run 6th of 9 at Ruakaka Hcp on September 7 over 2200m, 7 len behind Bosch carrying 52kg at $14.30. Before that 5th of 8 at Te Rapa on August 24 over 2100m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Diamond Jak with 54kg at $13.70. Multiple class dropper. Dual course winner.

Most recently 6th of 16 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 2100m, slow going 3.5 len behind Awhina with 54.5kg at $29.60. The run before that 4th of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway on August 17 over 1800m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Justaskme carrying 54kg at $13.30. Place or first four chance at best. Wet tracker.

Dual acceptor. Most recently 6th of 13 at Ellerslie on September 21 over 2400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Let Fly with 54.5kg at $10.40. Before that 4th of 9 at Ruakaka Hcp on September 7 over 2200m, 5.5 len behind Bosch carrying 52kg at $45.10. Well held last time and facing tough task today.

Last start failed to make an impression; 7th of 13 at Ellerslie on September 21 over 2400m, slow going 7 len behind Let Fly with 54kg at $19.20. Before that second last of 12 at New Plymouth Raceway on August 17 over 2000m, in the wet; 25 len behind What A Charma with 52.5kg at $7.80. Class riser. Wide draw. Wet tracker.

Most recently 13th of 15 at Hastings on September 7 over 2000m, 4 len behind Promised Land carrying 58.5kg at $7.90. The run before that 5th of 12 at Cambridge on August 8 over 2000m, 6 len behind Heart Of Gold carrying 53kg at $3.70. Not as bad of late as it seems. Wide gate. Overs.