Races ORX Taupo - NZ

Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at this track February 26 over 1800m, 6 len behind Shockabella carrying 58kg at $2.20. On debut third of 10 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw September 20 over 1300m, soft track; a head behind Sexy And I Moet carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. Has ability and worth following.

Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when in a small field at Matamata on January 22 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind In Haste carrying 57.5kg at $11.20. Expected to go a lot better.

Second-up. First start ran last in a small field at Trentham on April 12 over 1300m, slow going 3 len behind Faultless carrying 57kg at $7.50. Went for a break before returning eased back early on 4th of 8 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 30 over 970m, 5.5 len behind Shavasana carrying 54.5kg at $3.40. Rates highly and should improve sharply.

Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 13 at Avondale on July 16 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Interlaken carrying 58.5kg at $4.90. Second run from a spell sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Te Rapa on August 9 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Rocking with 58.5kg at $11.60. Sure to be thereabouts.

Four-year-old gelding (Cable Bay - Snow Bell). He has four recent trials leading in today's debut. Won his most recent trial at Cambridge over 900m on August 5. Promising type who should make a bright start to his career.

Third-up today. Resuming second last of 13 at Avondale on July 16 over 1200m, in the wet; 15 len behind Interlaken with 58.5kg at $45.60. Second-up eased back early on 8th of 14 at Te Aroha on July 27 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Scarlet Temple carrying 57.5kg at $37.60. Can't entertain on that form.

Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 14 at Te Aroha January 4 over 1600m, soft track; 21 len behind Balsan with 57kg at $49.30. On debut second last of 13 at Ellerslie 3yo Mdn-Sw December 12 over 1400m, soft track; 15 len behind Willydoit carrying 55.5kg at $45.70. Prefer to see how he returns.

Returns from a 44-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Awapuni Synthetic on July 4 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Revo with 56kg at $4.30. The race before that 5th of 12 at Wanganui on June 14 over 1340m, on a wet track; 12 len behind Charm Zafarm with 56.5kg at $3.50. Strong place chance.

Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, 3rd of 13 at Avondale on July 16 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.2 len behind Interlaken carrying 56.5kg at $3.80. Last start 2nd of 12 at Ruakaka on August 2 over 1200m, slow going head behind Notabadbergs with 56.5kg at $3.10. Expected to be very competitive.

Comes off a 32 day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 9 at Avondale on July 16 over 1400m, in the wet; 9 len behind Chasing Warrior carrying 55.5kg at $17.10. The race before that 9th of 12 at Arawa Park on July 2 over 1400m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Mitonic carrying 56.5kg at $15.30. Don't underestimate.

Last start ran last of 8 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 30 over 970m, 9 len behind Shavasana with 56.5kg at $10.20. The start before that 4th of 8 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 23 over 970m, 1.2 len behind Prosper carrying 55kg at $13.70. Needs to find a few lengths to threaten these.

Had two starts to date. At debut, 5th of 11 at Ruakaka on July 12 over 1200m, in the wet; 8 len behind Yokozuna carrying 52kg at $11.20. Last start 5th of 7 at Ruakaka on August 2 over 1100m, slow going 4.5 len behind Cashla Bay carrying 55kg at $9.70. Among the better place hopes.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at Arawa Park F&M Mdn-Sw December 4 over 1560m, 7 len behind Fosse with 57.5kg at $29.30. On debut fifth of 9 at this track October 11 over 1300m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Big Wave carrying 56.5kg at $30. Will improve on whatever she does in this.

Second-up. Comes off a 50-day let-up. First-up after nine months 9th of 13 at Ruakaka on June 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Free Bird with 55.5kg at $27.60. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Arawa Park F&M Mdn-Sw on October 13 over 1215m, slow going 5.5 len behind Amazonia with 52kg at $33.60. Impossible to make a case.