Races ORX Matamata - NZ

First-up ran last of 11 at Te Aroha on February 12 over 1400m, 10 len behind Chinook with 58.5kg at $38.60. Last start crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 5th of 12 at Tauranga on March 30 over 1400m, 6 len behind Larius Lacus carrying 57.5kg at $68.60. Four times placed and one of them came here. Not the worst.

Ran last at his final run Synthetic on June 26 over 1300m, 7 len behind Spielberg carrying 58.5kg at $8.20 then spelled. On debut eighth of 10 at Arawa Park May 11 over 1215m, soft track; 3 len behind Joshua Brown with 58.5kg at $10.80. Trial winner earlier this month. Chance here drawn well.

First starter by Telperion out of Anacapri. Trialled on April 3 when second at Ellerslie over 1100m. A 4kg claiming apprentice engaged. Drawn well in this.

Finished off last campaign 12th of 14 at Tauranga July 7 over 1400m, in the wet; 18 len behind She'll Be Right carrying 57.5kg at $53.80. On debut second last of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway June 6 over 1200m, in the wet; 12 len behind Lazio with 56.5kg at $38.90. Poor in all his runs so far. Cannot have fresh up.

Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at Ellerslie Mdn-Sw December 7 over 1600m, soft track; 10 len behind Steely Man carrying 58.5kg at $30. When resuming last campaign eighth of 11 at Ruakaka May 1 over 1200m, 8 len behind Hadid with 58.5kg at $15.70. Once placed and it came here. Wide draw here so looking elsewhere.

First start 5th of 9 at Riverton on March 30 2024 over 1100m, on heavy track; 13 len behind Great Time with 57kg at $5. Went for a break before returning 5th of 8 at this track on March 12 over 1050m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Miriam carrying 57.5kg at $15.70. Improver on fresh up run. Trifecta place and first four chance.

Glen Old trained three-year-old gelding lining up for first race start. Recent trial winner at Taupo. Trained on the course. Dam has left two individual winners.

At debut, sat on the pace before fading 9th of 11 at this track on March 23 over 1400m, 10 len behind On The Town carrying 58kg at $11.10. Poor at first start. Cannot have in this.

Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at Te Rapa on April 27 over 1200m, slow going 10 len behind Thooza with 56kg at $14.10. On debut ran last in a small field at this track on February 7 2024 over 1100m, 15 len behind Alabama Lass carrying 56kg at $2.10. Dual trial winner before debut. Be a tad wary.

Only had one start last preparation 9th of 12 at Te Rapa on July 27 over 1200m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Lux Libertas with 56.5kg at $9.80. When resuming last campaign 2nd of 9 at Hawera on April 21 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Tiny Diamond carrying 55kg at $11.40. Fresh up for a new yard. Second at debut on a dry track. Wide gate. Chance still.

Dual acceptor. First start second last of 13 at Taupo on August 21 over 1200m, slow going 25 len behind Reptak with 52.5kg at $20.70. Went for a spell before returning 6th of 9 at Ellerslie on April 9 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Pizarro with 54.5kg at $30.40. Better run fresh up. Wide gate here. Not the worst.

Three-year-old filly (Swiss Ace - Anna Of Austria). Three trials for a win, a third and a fourth. Dam has left three multiple winning foals with Canny Impact (4 wins) and Viva Vienna (4 wins) the most prolific. Chance from the ace.

Dual acceptor. First starter by Savabeel out of Anthology. Finished second in a trial at Taupo November 26. Makes debut on home track. In a good yard. Tote will tell you.

Dual acceptor. First starter by Wyndspelle out of Little Temple purchased for AUD $1,000 (Inglis 2024 DECEMBER Online Sale). Ran third in Ellerslie trial over 1100m April 3. Wide gate here. Several here are better.

First-up after seven months 3rd of 9 at Hawera on March 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Tullamore Dew with 56.5kg at $4.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 14 at Pukekohe on June 1 over 1200m, on heavy track; long-neck behind Moving Melody with 56.5kg at $18.70. Win chance if she is run here. Wide gate. Wet tracker overall.

Dual acceptor. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Tauranga February 7 over 1200m, 10 len behind High Elation with 55.5kg at $6.20. Placed fresh up last campaign. Carpark barrier here. Not the worst here.

Dual acceptor. Four-year-old mare making debut by Turn Me Loose out of Persuasive. Five times trialled for a first, a third and two fourths. Drawn well in this.

Dual acceptor. Resuming after a break; only one run when 5th of 7 at Te Rapa on December 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Ridefromtheashes carrying 55.5kg at $3.10. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Chance if run here without a doubt.

Dual acceptor. Resuming after a break; only one run when 8th of 10 at Tauranga on February 7 over 1200m, 11 len behind High Elation carrying 55.5kg at $14.90. Trial winner here before debut. Trial third earlier this month.

Dual acceptor. First-starter by Embellish out of Fiorita. Not seen on the trial track yet so hard to assess. Watch for any market moves. Sixth ballot here.