Races ORX Rotorua - NZ

First-up 4th of 14 at Te Rapa in the G2 Foxbridge Plt on August 24 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Bonny Lass carrying 58.5kg at $12.50. Second-up 5th of 11 at Hastings in the G1 Tarzino Trphy on September 7 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Grail Seeker with 59kg at $13.50. Has been super so far this time in. Quinella and trifecta must in this.

G1 The Telegraph winner. Finished off last preparation fourth of 13 at Trentham in LR Lightning Hcp March 16 over 1200m, soft track; 2 len behind Our Echo with 59kg at $6.30. Previously first up; fifth of 12 at Te Rapa Hcp on September 17 2023 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Johny Johny carrying 55kg at $28.30. Has won fresh up. Course placed. Cannot be omitted.

Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Te Rapa May 4 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Turn The Ace carrying 52.5kg at $20.60. Previous preparation first-up won by long-neck Tauranga March 23 over 1200m in the wet defeating Aris Aris carrying 57kg at $11. Has won three times fresh up. Proven on dry and wet.

Most recently 3rd of 10 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1200m, slow going 1.0 len behind Wewillrock with 54.5kg at $7.30. The run before that 5th of 11 at Wanganui on August 31 over 1200m, in the wet; 5 len behind Hi Yo Sass Bomb with 52kg at $6.10. Dual winner here. Rider atop has won twice on him. First try at Blacktype.

First-up after five months won by 1.75 len at Hastings September 7 over 1200m defeating Acquarello carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. Previously second-up made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 14 at Pukekohe on November 25 over 1400m, slow going 0.8 len behind Gwen's Daughter with 56.5kg at $5.70. Multiple class riser. Course proven. WFA should test hom.

Most recently won by a long-neck at Wanganui September 21 over 1200m in the wet defeating Reign It In with 54kg at $7.70. The run before that 14th of 16 at Hastings on September 7 over 1200m, 10 len behind Navigator with 55.5kg at $21.80. Racing super in four of five runs this time in. Wet tracker. Rider atop a plus.

G1 Waikato Sprint winner. Resuming won by 0.8 len at Te Rapa G2 Foxbridge Plt August 24 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Mali Ston carrying 56.5kg at $7.10. Second run from a spell 6th of 11 at Hastings in the G1 Tarzino Trphy on September 7 over 1400m, 5 len behind Grail Seeker carrying 57kg at $5.10. Has won at G1, G2 and G3. Has never missed the top three when third up. Looks the one. Course proven.

At the latest run 5th of 10 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Wewillrock carrying 54kg at $16.10. The race before that 2nd of 7 at Te Rapa on September 15 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 1.0 len behind Lazio with 54kg at $11.70. Multiple class riser. Should be found out.

First-up after eight months won by a nose at Ellerslie September 21 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Pericles with 58.5kg at $7.50. Previously second-up won by 1.0 len at Matamata 3yo SWP October 7 2023 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Loch Katrine carrying 56kg at $3. Narrow win fresh up. Proven second up. Has won on dry and wet ground.

Resuming second last of 7 at Wanganui in the LR Wanganui Guineas on August 31 over 1200m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Read About It with 57kg at $2.90. Second run from a spell 5th of 10 at Matamata in the G2 Hawke's Bay Guineas on October 2 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Savaglee carrying 57kg at $32. Has won third up. Both his wins have come in the wet.