Races ORM Ruakaka - NZ

Resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last campaign second of 11 at Waverley April 18 over 1400m, a head behind Tivaci's Affair carrying 58kg at $3.50. On debut third of 8 at Hastings December 31 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Lohnagan carrying 57.5kg at $12.30. Wide gate. Has placed fresh up. Eachway all day here.

At the latest run did the work up front then tired 5th of 11 at Ellerslie on December 7 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Steely Man with 58.5kg at $4.30. Before that 9th of 11 at Ellerslie on November 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Texas Hold 'Em carrying 58.5kg at $6. Win chance here draw well. Better footing is a big plus.

Had two starts to date. At debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Te Aroha on November 27 over 1150m, 3 len behind Mi Bella with 56.5kg at $5.40. Second-up 4th of 14 at Ellerslie on December 12 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Miss Madridista with 58.5kg at $8. Going okay since coming from Hong Kong. Drawn wide gate here. Cannot be omitted.

Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 6th of 8 at Ellerslie on April 10 over 1200m, 7 len behind Sweynesday carrying 57.5kg at $27.90. Stronger for a spell. Too many here look superior.

At the latest run 7th of 11 at Te Aroha on November 27 over 1150m, 4.5 len behind Mi Bella carrying 58.5kg at $28.80. The start before that 9th of 12 at Pukekohe on November 7 over 1400m, 8 len behind Gameplay with 55.5kg at $9.10. All of his placings have come here. Drawn wide.

Third-up today. Resuming second last of 7 at Pukekohe on November 7 over 1200m, 4 len behind Rochmie Ray with 52.5kg at $15.60. Second-up settled back and ran on when 8th of 10 at Ellerslie on November 30 over 1300m, slow going 2.5 len behind Fun Never Sets carrying 56.5kg at $36.60. Not too bad in two runs so far. Better than a single placed gelding.

Gelding by Jon Snow making his first appearance. Four trials for two placings. Dam has left three multiple race winning foals with Mr O'Reilly (3 wins) the most prolific. Wide gate.

Form hard to fault. Most recently set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 9 at Te Aroha on December 8 over 1150m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Dua Dance with 57kg at $3.40. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Te Aroha on November 27 over 1150m, 1.75 len behind Bellarista carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. Placed in last three runs. Six times placed overall. Must include.

Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign third of 11 at this track June 29 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Anna Tait carrying 54kg at $20. Previously first up; second of 9 at this track April 3 over 1400m, a neck behind Rising Tide carrying 56.5kg at $3.90. Three times placed here at home. Has placed fresh up. Drawn to be a hope.

Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 4th of 9 at this track on November 14 2023 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Bella Waters carrying 56.5kg at $29.20. Twice trialled so very ready to resume. Wide gate. Still a must include in all of your multiples.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 11 at Ellerslie on November 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Texas Hold 'Em with 55.5kg at $19.70. Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 13 at Te Aroha on November 27 over 1400m, 3 len behind Permissive with 55.5kg at $7.90. Not too bad so far and is better than a once placed mare. Wide gate.

At big odds at debut, got back early 8th of 10 at Te Aroha on November 12 over 1150m, slow going 8 len behind Celestial Wonder carrying 55.5kg at $32.10. Second-up crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 4th of 13 at Te Aroha on November 27 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Permissive carrying 52kg at $33.40. Good run at last start. Well drawn. Obvious chance if run here.

Filly by Vadamos on debut. Seven times trialled for a win and a third. Dam has left Quick Call (1 win). Local.

Dual acceptor. Second-up. First start 9th of 11 at Taupo on May 22 over 1100m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Belardi carrying 55.5kg at $24.10. Went for a spell before returning eased back early on 7th of 10 at Te Aroha on November 27 over 1150m, 4.5 len behind Bellarista with 55.5kg at $30.30. Ran okay fresh up. Drawn wide. Also in R6. Not out of this at overs.

At the latest run 6th of 13 at Te Aroha on November 27 over 1400m, 2 len behind Permissive with 56.5kg at $5.80. Before that 5th of 11 at Ellerslie on November 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Texas Hold 'Em carrying 56.5kg at $16.60. Ace gate here. Can handle dry and wet ground.

Dual acceptor. Lining up for just third start. At big odds at debut, 5th of 13 at Ashburton on November 3 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Criteria with 56kg at $26.70. Second-up 6th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind District Nine carrying 56kg at $3.10. Ran well in first start. Also in R6. Drawn out here.

Dual acceptor. Three-year-old filly making debut by Preferment out of Ididit. Three trials for one third. Wide barrier to overcome. Also in R6.

Dual acceptor. Third race start. First start ran last in a small field at this track on July 13 over 1200m, 14 len behind Vegas Queen with 56kg at $14.10. Returned from break 9th of 11 at Te Aroha on November 27 over 1400m, 10 len behind Hard Roca with 57.5kg at $34.30. Poor so far. Also in R3 and R6. Not liked.

Dual acceptor. Third race start. First start ran last of 10 at this track on August 17 over 1200m, slow going 25 len behind Dior Sauvage carrying 56kg at $17.70. Went for a break before returning ran last of 11 at Te Aroha on November 27 over 1150m, 8 len behind Mi Bella with 55kg at $43.20. Local. Poor so far. Cannot have.

Third-up today. First-up 9th of 15 at Ellerslie on October 19 over 1400m, 3 len behind This Time Girl with 54.5kg at $10.90. Second run from a spell 13th of 16 at Ellerslie on November 5 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Risque Ruler carrying 58.5kg at $25.20. Much better than it may see this time in. Trial second earlier this month. Not the worst.