Races ORM Ruakaka - NZ

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 14 at Ellerslie on June 7 over 1200m, slow going 17 len behind Vieni Su with 54.5kg at $40.30. Second-up 2nd of 13 at this track on July 12 over 1200m, on a wet track; head behind Iridescent with 58.5kg at $71.40. Sound top-three prospects again.

Second-up. First start 6th of 11 at Te Aroha on November 12 over 1150m, slow going 4 len behind Our Allie Be with 57.5kg at $12.60. Went for a break before returning rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 8 at Arawa Park on July 19 over 1215m, in the wet; 0.9 len behind Jelly Roll carrying 54.5kg at $7. Further improvement in store.

Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 11 at this track on June 28 over 1200m, slow going 0.8 len behind Chicago Dream with 58.5kg at $17.70. Second run from a spell ran last of 9 at Avondale on July 16 over 1400m, in the wet; 37 len behind Chasing Warrior with 57.5kg at $4.40. Certainly worth another chance.

Resuming after five months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at Taupo February 26 over 1400m, 32 len behind Sonata carrying 57.5kg at $6. First up last campaign fifth of 9 at this track January 7 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Graphic carrying 57.5kg at $4.90. Expecting a effective return.

Three-year-old gelding making debut by Reliable Man out of Always In Trouble. Won a trial over 1100m at Ellerslie on May 9 then followed up with a Was third in an Avondale trial over 1000m on July 22. Drawn wide which doesn't help. Big chance to make an immediate impact.

Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old gelding by Lean Mean Machine out of Another Encore. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 800m at Avondale July 22. Facing a stiff test.

At the latest run 6th of 13 at this track on July 12 over 1200m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Iridescent carrying 53kg at $22.10. The race before that 7th of 11 at Matamata on June 15 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Elle McFab carrying 54.5kg at $3.60. Expected to give a sight.

Was well-supported at debut, 3rd of 13 at Avondale on July 16 over 1200m, on a wet track; 1.2 len behind Interlaken carrying 56.5kg at $3.80. Has upside and can open her account.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 13 at this track on June 28 over 1200m, slow going 1.2 len behind Free Bird carrying 52.5kg at $13.50. Second run from a spell 4th of 13 at this track on July 12 over 1200m, on heavy track; 1.75 len behind Iridescent with 52.5kg at $7.50. Likely to hold the good form and play a major role again.

Most recently 5th of 13 at this track on July 12 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Iridescent carrying 56.5kg at $26.80. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Te Aroha on June 22 over 1400m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Pixie with 56.5kg at $6.10. Going well. Should run well again and is definitely in the mix.

Second run back. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after a year 13th of 16 at Te Rapa on June 14 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Timetoplaythegame with 56.5kg at $33.50. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Cambridge Synthetic 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 12 2024 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind The Exponent with 55.5kg at $12.90. That run was a bit plain so prefer her later on.

Jenna Mahoney trained three-year-old filly lining up for first race start. Easy trial winner. Good draw will assist chances. Can get off the mark straight away.

Most recently 6th of 13 at Avondale on July 16 over 1200m, in the wet; 5 len behind Interlaken with 56.5kg at $74.20. The run before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at Pukekohe on June 25 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 16 len behind Santita carrying 57.5kg at $61.80. Must improve sharply.

Stephen Marsh trained two-year-old gelding lining up for debut. Impressive recent trial winner. Big chance to make an immediate impact.

At debut, 11th of 13 at Avondale on July 16 over 1200m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Interlaken with 52.5kg at $24.30. Needs significant improvement to feature.

He is resuming after a nine months break. Not seen since he finished last in a small field at Riccarton Park October 26 over 800m, in the wet; 6 len behind Roc 'N' Ready with 57kg at $34.60. On debut ran last in a small field at Riccarton Park September 28 over 800m, 13 len behind Eliza James with 57.5kg at $11.50. Might be better off following this outing.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 15 at Te Rapa August 24 over 1600m, in the wet; 15 len behind Kawhia carrying 54.5kg at $43.30. First up last campaign tenth of 12 at this track August 3 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Johnny Rondo with 56.5kg at $11.90. Will improve on whatever she does in this.

Dual acceptor. At debut, 5th of 11 at this track on July 12 over 1200m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Yokozuna carrying 52kg at $11.20. Include in all combinations.

Dual acceptor. At debut, 9th of 11 at this track on July 12 over 1200m, on heavy track; 18 len behind Yokozuna carrying 53kg at $12.40. Ran 3rd in a trial at Avondale over 800m on July 22. Will take a lot from that hitout and shapes as one to consider.