Races ORP Hawera - NZ

Resumes after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second of 8 at Wanganui February 21 over 1360m, soft track; a nose behind Elegant Explosive carrying 57.5kg at $3.10. When resuming last campaign sixth of 8 at Awapuni Synthetic August 9 2024 over 1200m, 20 len behind Bodacious Kate carrying 56.5kg at $7.80. In the mix.

Most recently 7th of 11 at this track on August 10 over 1200m, in the wet; 8 len behind Im Bartholomew with 56.5kg at $6.80. The start before that 3rd of 12 at this track on July 15 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Stewart with 56.5kg at $12.20. Can sneak into the finish with the right run.

Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 12 at this track on July 15 over 1200m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Stewart with 56.5kg at $40. Second run from a spell 4th of 11 at this track on August 10 over 1200m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Im Bartholomew with 56.5kg at $12.90. Should be cherry ripe third-up and looks a solid top three prospect.

Mare back from a spell of nine months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Te Aroha November 27 over 1400m, 9 len behind Saxs 'N' Silks carrying 56.5kg at $8.10. When resuming last campaign fourth of 13 at Taupo August 21 over 1200m, soft track; 5 len behind Reptak carrying 56.5kg at $4.30. Include in all wider combos to be safe.

Returns from a 38-day let-up. Most recently second last of 9 at Avondale on July 16 over 1600m, in the wet; 15 len behind Gina Rosa carrying 54.5kg at $11.90. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Tauranga on July 6 over 1400m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Sally carrying 53.5kg at $7.20. Didn’t fire last time out but this suits.

Four-year-old mare (Eminent - Marija). She has three recent trials prior to her debut today. Runner-up in a Cambridge trial over 900m on August 5. Winning chance on debut from a good draw.

Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when second last of 11 at this track on October 5 over 1200m, 6 len behind Victortheinflictor with 52.5kg at $17. Everything points to a bright return.

Was at long odds at debut, 8th of 11 at this track on August 10 over 1200m, in the wet; 12 len behind Im Bartholomew with 56.5kg at $33.20. Won't find this any easier so she looks fully tested.

Raced two times to date. At debut, second last of 9 at Waverley on July 25 over 1200m, in the wet; 8 len behind Fat Cat with 54.5kg at $8.60. Last start raced on the pace before fading second last of 11 at this track on August 10 over 1200m, on heavy track; 15 len behind Im Bartholomew carrying 53.5kg at $19.20. Improvement to come cannot be underestimated.

Three-year-old filly (Turn Me Loose - Artic Breeze). She has three recent trials leading in today's debut. Won her most recent trial at Cambridge over 900m on August 5. A betting push will add to the confidence.