Races ORX Rotorua - NZ

Resuming 3rd of 11 at Ellerslie on November 5 over 1200m, slow going long-neck behind Texas Hold 'Em with 58.5kg at $28.60. Second-up 4th of 12 at this track on November 19 over 1230m, 5 len behind Adelante carrying 58.5kg at $7.80. Not too bad in both runs this time in. On pacer. Quinella and trifecta chance for sure.

Three-year-old colt (Tarzino - Ria's Pride) on debut. Four-times trialled for a third and a fourth. Dam has left three winning foals with King's Command (7 wins) the most prolific.

At debut, 3rd of 12 at Pukekohe on November 7 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Hinekaha with 57.5kg at $9. Can go one or two better here for sure. Ace draw. In form yard.

Finished off last campaign 7th of 10 at Matamata 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 13 over 1050m, 5 len behind Cassiere carrying 55.5kg at $13.50. When resuming last campaign 4th of 10 at Taupo on September 15 2023 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Molly Bloom with 54kg at $47.10. Wide draw. Speedy. Not the worst here at all. Can pay a dividend or be first four.

Last run 8th of 14 at Te Aroha on November 12 over 1100m, slow going 8 len behind Beast Of Burden carrying 54.5kg at $38.70. At only start last preparation raced on the pace before fading second last of 11 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1200m, 21 len behind Brier with 57.5kg at $15. Improver on fresh up run for a new yard. Has placed before second up.

Four-year-old mare (Swiss Ace - Empress Wu) on debut. Twice trialled for a win last month and a third back in May. Dam has left two single race winning foals.

Shelley Hale trained four-year-old mare lining up for debut. Four-times trialled for a win and a third. Not out of this at all.

At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at Te Aroha on November 12 over 1150m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Celestial Wonder carrying 55.5kg at $24.60. The race before that 5th of 11 at Te Aroha on October 30 over 1200m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Romilly carrying 55.5kg at $23.10. Much improved in last two runs. Well drawn. Must include.

Three-year-old filly (Shalaa - Aotea Miss) on debut. Three-times trialled for one third. Drawn wide. Is not totally out of this.

On debut. Three-year-old filly by Ocean Park out of Caramel Sundae. Unplaced in all of her four trials. Drawn wide. Dam has left Hoops (4 wins).

At big odds at debut, second last of 10 at Te Aroha on November 12 over 1150m, slow going 8 len behind Celestial Wonder carrying 55.5kg at $36.80. Last start raced on the pace before fading 7th of 11 at this track on November 19 over 1400m, 5 len behind Crackercol with 55kg at $17.70. Better at last start.

Dual acceptor. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Cambridge June 26 over 1300m, 9 len behind Eight Lucky Prawns carrying 55.5kg at $43.30. On debut seventh of 10 at Matamata June 5 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Electric Zou carrying 55.5kg at $21.20. Trial second last month so ready to resume. Not out of this. Also in R3.

Not seen since she finished last of 12 at Te Rapa January 17 over 1400m, 40 len behind Sign Of Peace with 55kg at $32.10. On debut ran last of 8 at this track December 28 over 1215m, soft track; 23 len behind Bevanda carrying 54.5kg at $15.90. New stable fresh up. Twice trialled.

Dual acceptor. First-up after three years 8th of 14 at Te Aroha on November 12 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Ocean Miss with 54.5kg at $56.80. Previously second-up raced greenly; ran last in a small field at Pukekohe 3yo+ Mdn on March 23 2022 over 1400m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Carte Blanche with 55.5kg at $3.50. Improver on fresh up run for a new yard. Also in R3.

Dual acceptor. At debut, 4th of 10 at Te Aroha on November 12 over 1150m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Celestial Wonder carrying 55.5kg at $9.20. Improver on debut effort. Cannot be overlooked. Also in R3 and R4.

Dual acceptor. Not seen since she finished last of 11 at Te Rapa 3yo Mdn-Sw August 24 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Suit Yourself carrying 55.5kg at $14.20. On debut third of 7 at this track July 25 over 1230m, in the wet; 4 len behind Social Climber with 55kg at $8.80. Course placed. Wide gate fresh up. Bred to win multiple times. Also in R3 and R4.