Races ORX Hawera - NZ

Finished off last campaign third of 11 at Te Rapa January 31 over 1600m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Staphanos Queen carrying 58.5kg at $4.70. On debut second of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway November 22 over 1200m, soft track; 0.5 len behind She's Untouchable carrying 58.5kg at $10.80. Fresh up. Trial second last month. In a very winnable race here drawn the ace.

Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Tauranga on March 15 over 1600m, slow going 1.75 len behind New Recruit carrying 58.5kg at $4.30. Before that 3rd of 10 at Matamata on March 1 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Perspective with 57.5kg at $6.30. Racing super in four of last five starts. Drawn out. Quinella and trifecta must in this.

Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at Waverley October 9 over 2200m, in the wet; 8 len behind Identikit carrying 56.5kg at $3.50. First up last campaign third of 11 at Otaki June 8 over 1600m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Kawatiri carrying 56.5kg at $48.40. Has been course placed. Fresh up placed too. Can handle all types of footing.

At the latest run raced on speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 13 at Wanganui on April 27 over 1350m, 6 len behind The Nomad with 58.5kg at $4.30. The race before that raced close when 2nd of 8 at Waverley on April 4 over 1650m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Marketa with 69kg at $2.20. Average at last start. Ran second three times in a row prior. Include.

Finished off last preparation when last of 13 at Waverley October 20 over 2200m, soft track; 12 len behind Keen On Bubbles carrying 58.5kg at $6. When resuming last campaign sixth of 14 at Wanganui August 31 over 1360m, in the wet; 7 len behind Shawshank carrying 55.5kg at $29.10. Suffered last start Epistaxis and stood down for three months. Only placing came on Heavy.

When well in the market at debut, 4th of 8 at Waverley on February 28 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Trader Inn carrying 58.5kg at $3.30. Second-up 4th of 7 at Waverley on March 19 over 1400m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Lady Anglesea with 58.5kg at $5. Not too bad in both runs so far. Can overcome a wide draw. A placing is possible and the first four looks logical.

First-up after six months 11th of 14 at Trentham on April 12 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Sharp Enough carrying 58kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Awapuni Synthetic on October 6 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Detrimental carrying 55.5kg at $5.30. Improver on fresh up effort. Has been placed before second up. Not out of this.

At the latest run faded in the straight 5th of 14 at Trentham Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Croupier with 58.5kg at $49.90. The run before that got back early 6th of 9 at Wanganui on March 15 over 1340m, 5.5 len behind Cut Loose carrying 58.5kg at $11.40. Better than a once placed gelding. It did come on Heavy ground too.

Last start raced on the pace before fading second last of 14 at this track on March 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Proboy with 58.5kg at $17.30. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 8 at Waverley on March 6 over 1400m, slow going 2.25 len behind Mister Fletcher carrying 58.5kg at $14.80. Poor at last start. Was not too bad in two prior runs this time in. Wide draw. Sly one.

Ilone Kelly trained 4yo gelding lining up for debut. Has had three trials and won the latest one well enough. Dam has left two multiple race winning foals with Image Of You (3 wins) the most prolific. Carpark barrier.

Dual acceptor. First starter by Wyndspelle - Brambling (NZD $65,000 (NZB 2023 Karaka - Book 2) purchase). Unplaced in all three trials. Dam has left six winning foals with Dubai Tycoon (8 wins) the most prolific. Keep an eye on the tote.

First-up after eight months 3rd of 9 at Waverley on April 4 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Dazz with 53.5kg at $7.10. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Trentham on May 25 over 1300m, in the wet; 4 len behind Opawa Scarlett with 56.5kg at $4.40. Good run fresh up. Awkward draw. Still a trifecta and first four chance.

Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign sixth of 11 at Wanganui January 20 over 1600m, 3 len behind Monologue with 56.5kg at $6.30. On debut second of 7 at Tauherenikau January 2 over 1300m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Lady Rosabella with 56.5kg at $6.60. Maybe later.

Filly by Ferrando making her first appearance. Unplaced in all of his six trials. Dam has left Legacy Fighter (1 win). Not liked.

Finished off last preparation eighth of 13 at Wanganui February 21 over 2060m, soft track; 5.5 len behind I Park with 58.5kg at $60.10. When resuming last campaign sixth of 13 at Otaki December 19 over 1600m, 6 len behind Dee Vee Pee carrying 58.5kg at $34.70. Poor so far. Not liked fresh up. Not liked fresh up.

Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at New Plymouth Raceway February 14 over 2000m, soft track; 21 len behind Sir Bruce with 58.5kg at $49.30. Previously first up; 11th of 13 at Te Rapa January 31 over 1400m, soft track; 9 len behind Moschino with 58.5kg at $68.80. New stable fresh up. Wide draw. Fifth in a trial last month.

First-up after four months ran last of 9 at Waverley on April 21 over 1200m, in the wet; 13 len behind Pinhook carrying 56.5kg at $57.80. Previously second-up second last of 13 at Otaki on December 19 over 1600m, 21 len behind Dee Vee Pee with 56.5kg at $68. Poor so far. Was twice trialled before first up flop. Looking elsewhere.

Dual acceptor. At debut last start 6th of 10 at Otaki Mdn-Sw on February 9 over 1300m, slow going 5 len behind Champagne Linda with 58kg at $2.80. Won a barrier trial over 1000m at Foxton on April 15. Looks all set for a bright return.

First starter by Time Test out of Waiana Gold. Has had two trials prior to his debut today for one third. Dam has left two multiple winning foals with Triple Triple (3 wins) the most prolific.

Dual acceptor. Gelding by Zed facing the starter for the first time. Was runner-up in a trial at Foxton on April 15 over 1200m. Prepared to risk this time from a difficult gate.