Races ORX Matamata - NZ

Resuming second last of 12 at Pukekohe on April 2 over 1200m, 14 len behind Jack Crabb carrying 58kg at $38.50. Second run from a spell 3rd of 10 at Pukekohe on April 23 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Out Of Exile carrying 55kg at $18.20. Racing well. Leading hope this time.

Vicki Prendergast trained three-year-old gelding lining up for first race start. Looked good in a recent trial win. Trained on the course. Chance here and the tote will reflect so.

Gelding by Jungle Cat making his first appearance. Has had six trials for two wins and four placings. Drawn to be major threat here on debut.

Only one run when eased back early on 5th of 10 at Te Aroha on November 12 over 1150m, slow going 6 len behind Celestial Wonder with 57.5kg at $15.50. Chance here left-handed at home. Drawn well. Tote will tell you.

Gelding by Ace High on debut. Four trials for two placings and a fourth. Dam has left Copiapino (1 win). Drawn well.

Gelding by Too Darn Hot on debut. Has had three trials and been placed each time. Dam has left three multiple race winning foals with Podravina (4 wins) the most prolific. Wide draw.

First-up after three months 4th of 14 at Te Rapa on May 3 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Ziggy Stardust with 55.5kg at $15.20. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Tauranga on February 7 over 1200m, 10 len behind High Elation carrying 55.5kg at $6.20. Plenty of improvement to come. Win chance here at home. Drawn well again.

Finished off last campaign sixth of 13 at Ruakaka December 18 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Berenhard with 55kg at $9.60. On debut eighth of 10 at Te Aroha November 12 over 1150m, soft track; 8 len behind Celestial Wonder with 55.5kg at $32.10. Drawn out. Led up in best run of career at second start when drawn wide. Chance in this.

Three-year-old filly making debut by Sweynesse out of Bella Blue. Has had six trials for a win and a third. Drawn out but cannot be ignored.

Three-year-old filly making debut by Contributer out of Champagne Lady. Twice trialled for a fourth then a win. Dam has left five winning foals with Heart Of Gold (8 wins) the most prolific. Wide gate but not the worst.

Only one run when tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at this track on March 27 2024 over 1050m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Boss 'N' Highheels carrying 55.5kg at $33.20. New yard now. Trial fourth in March. Drawn out but can cope.

Filly by Proisir on debut. Two trials for a third then a win. Dam has left six winning foals with Masetto (5 wins) the most prolific. Drawn very wide but not the worst.

Filly by Savabeel making her first appearance. Has run second in both of her trials. Dam has left Rocky (3 wins). Drawn the ace.

First starter by Ace High out of Grace Invader. Only trial was January 14 at Matamata when third over 800m. Capable of a solid performance. Dam has left Castlebrae (1 win). Drawn wide so tested here.

Three-year-old filly (Ocean Park - Forever And Ever) on debut. Bought for NZD $65,000 (NZB 2023 Karaka - Book 1). Dam has left four winning foals with Our Intrigue (5 wins) most prolific. Three trials for one third. Drawn out.

First starter by Sweynesse out of Hinuera. Unplaced in both of her trials. Dam has left two winning foals with Remuera (3 wins) the most prolific. Looking elsewhere.

Filly by American Pharoah making her first appearance. Unplaced in both of her trials. Cannot have here.

Only one run when 9th of 14 at Te Aroha on November 12 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Ocean Miss carrying 55kg at $36.50. Fresh up here at home. Awkward draw.

Resuming after a break; only one run when second last of 11 at Tauranga on December 13 over 1400m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Astoria Brooke carrying 55kg at $24.50. Wide draw in this. Cannot be considered.

Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at Pukekohe on April 23 over 1400m, in the wet; 20 len behind Sacred Combatant with 58kg at $25. At only start last preparation 9th of 12 at Tauranga on January 27 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Phoebe Buffay with 56kg at $24.20. Poor so far. Won a trial here in January. Looking elsewhere.