Races ORX Waverley - NZ

Lining up for just third start. At debut, second last in a small field at Tauranga on July 6 over 1200m, in the wet; 4 len behind Eligius carrying 57.5kg at $8.10. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Avondale on July 16 over 1400m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Chasing Warrior with 56.5kg at $11.10. Has plenty of upside and is ready to break through.

First-starter by Derryn out of Zippa The Rippa. Trained on the course and is expected to run a big race.

Four-year-old gelding (Vancouver - Grasslands) who was bought for NZD $ 125,000 (NZB 2022 Ready to Run Sale). He has had four trials leading into today's debut (two in Singapore). The yard has a great strike-rate with debutantes.

Resuming today after a break of nine months. Finished off last campaign when last of 10 at Trentham November 2 over 1600m, on heavy track; 60 len behind My Alibi carrying 53.5kg at $16. Previously first up; fourth of 9 at Woodville September 29 over 1200m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Dollybird carrying 53.5kg at $34.10. Expecting an effective return.

She is resuming after a nine months break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at this track October 20 over 1400m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Crunchie Boy with 54kg at $32. On debut fourth of 13 at this track July 28 over 1200m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Lady Moana carrying 56.5kg at $37.10. Prefer to see how she returns.

Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 11 at Awapuni Synthetic on July 4 over 1200m, 6 len behind Sam's Turn with 54kg at $44. Last start 8th of 12 at Hawera on July 15 over 1200m, on a wet track; 13 len behind Stewart with 56.5kg at $97.30. Needs to do a lot more to threaten here.

Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign 10th of 12 at Trentham on May 10 over 1000m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Tycoon Boss carrying 54kg at $37.20. First up last campaign second last of 11 at Trentham on May 25 2024 over 1300m, on a wet track; 15 len behind Latest Model carrying 56.5kg at $28.80. Won't threaten at this stage of the prep.

First starter. Three-year-old filly by Time Test out of Into The Clouds. At the most recent trial finished seventh at Foxton over 850m. Is worth including in all combinations to be safe.

At debut, ran last of 12 at Hawera on July 15 over 1200m, on a wet track; 25 len behind Stewart carrying 53kg at $14.90. Can improve quickly second up.