Races ORX Rotorua - NZ

Last start in a small field at Cambridge on October 3 over 1550m, 13 len behind Ranger carrying 55.5kg at $6.30. The run before that 3rd in a small field at Cambridge on September 18 over 1550m, 4 len behind Stonybreck with 52.5kg at $10. Place and first four chance. Drawn wide.

Finished off last preparation 14th of 16 at Pukekohe November 25 over 1600m, soft track; 7 len behind Rudyard carrying 59kg at $7.80. When resuming last campaign second of 14 at Te Rapa August 12 2023 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 0.8 len behind Antrim Coast carrying 57.5kg at $9.20. Has placed in two of three fresh up runs. Twice trialled. Handles dry and wet ground.

Last start second last of 9 at Te Rapa on September 15 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Joshua Brown with 59kg at $10.10. The start before that won by 0.5 len at Cambridge August 28 over 1300m defeating Oban carrying 58.5kg at $7.50. Better than last start shows. Not the worst.

Finished off last preparation second of 12 at Te Rapa April 14 over 1300m, soft track; 1.3 len behind Little Bit Of Love carrying 55kg at $16.20. On debut sixth of 10 at Avondale September 6 2023 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Fon Memories carrying 57.5kg at $9. Fresh up. Easy trial winner at the start of this month.

First-up after a year 5th of 11 at Matamata on September 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Mazzucato carrying 58.5kg at $12.80. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 on September 13 2023 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Always Hapi carrying 59kg at $8. Improver on fresh up run for a new yard. Has placed before when second up. Wide gate. Include everywhere.

Only had one start last campaign ran last of 8 at this track on July 3 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Mister Pucci carrying 54.5kg at $9.40. Won previous preparation first up ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track July 5 2023 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Faustian Bargain carrying 54.5kg at $17.50. Won his Maiden here fresh up. Too many here younger and better.

Finished off last preparation tenth of 14 at this track July 25 over 2200m, on heavy track; 16 len behind Step In Time carrying 53.5kg at $6.90. First up last campaign ninth of 12 at Te Rapa December 16 over 1300m, 9 len behind Academy Award with 57kg at $25.60. Resumes. Senior rider atop has been placed twice on him.

At the latest run 8th of 12 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Rayet carrying 57.5kg at $21.60. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Ruakaka on August 17 over 1400m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Flying Gib carrying 56.5kg at $7.30. Has run well in two of four starts this time in. Wide gate. Course placed.

Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at Taupo May 22 over 1750m, in the wet; 3 len behind Sorghaghtani carrying 57kg at $9.50. On debut fourth of 9 at Tauranga February 11 over 1200m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Bonifleur carrying 56.5kg at $14.20. Fresh up. Twice trialled so ready to go. Course placed.

Most recently 3rd of 11 at Matamata on September 13 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind Mazzucato carrying 55.5kg at $9.90. Before that 5th of 12 at Wanganui on August 31 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Magawa carrying 52.5kg at $7.40. Better at last two starts. Swimmer. Winning 3kg claimer atop.

First-up after about 18 months 10th of 12 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Rayet with 56.5kg at $24.70. Previously second-up 6th of 15 at Morphettville in the G3 Auraria on April 15 2023 over 1800m, slow going 3 len behind Jennilala with 55kg at $41. Improver. Has won second up. Handles all types of footing.

Finished off last preparation 11th of 13 at Ruakaka June 29 over 2100m, 12 len behind Mineshaft carrying 54kg at $23.60. When resuming last campaign fourth of 14 at Wanganui June 1 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Perfect Test with 55.5kg at $17.40. Has won once and placed twice fresh up. Not out of this at all.

Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 10 at Taupo on September 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Arjay's Flight carrying 54.5kg at $10.80. Before that 4th of 14 at Matamata on September 4 over 1400m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Summit Heights carrying 59kg at $16.10. Two runs here for a win and a placing. Wet tracker.

Resuming 7th of 14 at Taupo on August 21 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind What You Wish For with 55.5kg at $20.30. Second run from a spell sat on the pace when 2nd of 10 at Taupo on September 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Arjay's Flight carrying 55kg at $5.20. Wide draw. Chance no matter the footing.

Resuming 5th of 13 at Taupo on August 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Reptak carrying 58.5kg at $10.40. Second-up won by 0.8 len at Matamata September 13 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Charmrose carrying 58.5kg at $10.20. Class riser. Looks hard pressed.

G3 placegetter. Most recently led to the turn then faded 7th of 14 at Ellerslie on September 21 over 1500m, slow going 6 len behind Arabian Songbird carrying 58kg at $9.40. The run before that 5th of 10 at Matamata on September 4 over 1400m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind My Lips Are Sealed with 58.5kg at $10.60. Not that bad this time in. Trifecta and first four chance.