Races ORM Ruakaka - NZ

Last start 6th of 11 at Te Rapa on August 9 over 1300m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Rocking carrying 58.5kg at $11.50. The start before that 4th of 8 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw on June 23 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Matron Samsing with 59.5kg at $2.90. Hard to beat on his best form.

Third-up today. First-up tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 8 at Arawa Park on July 19 over 1215m, on heavy track; 0.9 len behind Jelly Roll carrying 54.5kg at $7. Second run from a spell 3rd of 12 at this track on August 2 over 1200m, slow going neck behind Notabadbergs carrying 54.5kg at $4.90. Rates highly. Leading prospect.

Comes off a 41 day let-up. Most recently faded in the straight 5th of 8 at Tauranga on July 6 over 1400m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Vickezzlastcall carrying 56.5kg at $3.60. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 12 at Matamata on June 15 over 1400m, in the wet; 0.7 len behind Empressive with 54.5kg at $6.20. Sure to prove tough to beat.

Lining up for just third start. At debut, 2nd of 13 at this track on June 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; head behind Free Bird carrying 55.5kg at $18.20. Last start 9th of 13 at this track on July 12 over 1200m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Iridescent with 55.5kg at $8.20. Finds a nice race and can measure up.

At the latest run did the work up front then tired ran last of 7 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 8 over 970m, 6 len behind Sesimbra with 52kg at $43.70. The start before that ran last of 8 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 23 over 970m, 7 len behind Prosper carrying 57kg at $10.40. Might struggle again.

Gelding by Reliable Man on debut. Ran 3rd in a trial at Avondale over 1000m on July 22. May well pay to keep safe, especially if any market support.

Four-year-old gelding making debut by Savabeel out of Cutting Remark. Was second in a 850m trial on July 8 at Te Awamutu. Stable has an impressive strike rate with the first-starters.

Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on August 2 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Notabadbergs carrying 56.5kg at $7.90. The race before that 5th of 13 at this track on July 12 over 1200m, on a wet track; 2 len behind Iridescent with 56.5kg at $26.80. Rates highly and cannot be underestimated.

Samantha Logan trained five-year-old mare lining up for first race start. Won a recent Avondale trial. Good draw will assist chances. Worth consideration.

Four-year-old mare (Ribchester - Centreofattraction). She has seven recent trials prior to her debut today. Won her most recent trial at Avondale over 1000m on July 22. Looks ready to make an immediate impact with the assistance of a good barrier.

Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran last of 8 at Te Aroha on March 29 over 1150m, 24 len behind Mallister with 53kg at $29.90. Others are preferred.

On debut. Three-year-old gelding by Preferment out of Ididit. At the most recent trial finished sixth at Cambridge Synthetic over 800m. Wait and see what he can do.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Ellerslie April 5 over 1200m, soft track; 7 len behind Wyndstorm carrying 55kg at $21.50. On debut fourth of 9 at Matamata March 23 over 1050m, 6 len behind Lady Iris with 55.5kg at $26.40. A bold run while fresh is on the cards.

Resumes from a spell after only one run when second last of 14 at Riccarton Park on March 22 over 1000m, on a slow track; 21 len behind Zelia with 55kg at $14.40. Others are preferred.

Second-up. First-up after 10 months 9th of 12 at this track on August 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Notabadbergs carrying 52kg at $49.60. Previously second-up ran last in a small field at Riccarton Park on October 26 over 800m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Roc 'N' Ready with 57kg at $34.60. Others are preferred.

At the latest run 7th of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 30 over 1300m, 15 len behind Deep Water Bay with 56.5kg at $115.60. The race before that second last of 13 at this track on July 12 over 1600m, on heavy track; 27 len behind Ascension carrying 52.5kg at $179.80. Unlikely to threaten.