Races ORX Hawera - NZ

Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway November 22 over 1400m, soft track; 7 len behind Sicillian with 57.5kg at $5. On debut second of 8 at Awapuni Synthetic August 9 over 1200m, 6 len behind Bodacious Kate with 55kg at $4.10. Has been placed fresh up and it came here. Well drawn. Quinella and trifecta must.

At the latest run 8th of 11 at Wanganui on May 11 over 1360m, on a wet track; 12 len behind Afternoon Siesta with 58.5kg at $13.50. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Waverley on April 10 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Palmarow with 58.5kg at $5.50. Poor at last start. Ran well in both runs prior. Drawn out. Cannot be omitted.

At the latest run ran last in a small field at Trentham on May 10 over 1200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Tristar carrying 56kg at $18.20. Before that 4th of 9 at Waverley on April 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Dazz carrying 58kg at $23.10. Best run came two starts ago. Hard to have here.

At debut, faded in the straight 8th of 12 at this track on May 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Highly Lethal carrying 58.5kg at $22.30. Drawn better this time. Still hard to have.

First starter by Charm Spirit out of Urulu. Finished second in a trial at Foxton October 15. Inside barrier will assist chances. Dam has left What A Carma (2 wins) and Miss Emerald (2 wins).

Not seen since he finished last in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway December 27 over 1800m, 6 len behind Ayteem carrying 53.5kg at $14.80. On debut ninth of 11 at Tauherenikau December 11 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Sabots D'or carrying 54kg at $26.20. Best run came on debut. Awkward barrier draw.

Last start 2nd of 13 at Woodville on April 30 over 1200m, slow going 1.0 len behind Oscar carrying 56.5kg at $7.30. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 14 at Trentham on April 12 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Sharp Enough carrying 56.5kg at $13.10. Seven times placed. One of them came here. Can handle dry and wet ground.

Was well in the market at debut, 2nd of 12 at Woodville on April 30 over 1100m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Andantino with 55.5kg at $4.30. Trial winner prior. Wide draw. Can go one better.

Kevin & Stephen Gray, Copper Belt Lodge trained three-year-old filly lining up for first race start. Four times trialled for a win and two seconds. She is a definite chance here.

Filly by Proisir facing the starter for the first time. Dam has left six winning foals with Masetto (5 wins) the most prolific. Twice trialled for a third then a win. Ace barrier. Include.

Only one run when 6th of 8 at Matamata on September 4 over 1600m, in the wet; 11 len behind Teak carrying 56.5kg at $18.80. Bred to win more than once. Still hard to have.

At debut, 6th of 10 at Pukekohe on April 23 over 1200m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Out Of Exile with 57kg at $5.60. Poor at first start. Trial winner prior. Price will be better this time.

Filly by Ardrossan facing the starter for the first time. Twice trialled for two placings. Is not totally out of this. Check the tote quote.