Races ORP Hawera - NZ

At debut, came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track on August 10 over 1400m, in the wet; 1.3 len behind Humza Bey with 58.5kg at $11.30. Shows ability and expected to improve. Drawn out again but looks hard to beat.

Resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation second of 11 at Te Aroha Mdn-Sw February 12 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Just Call Me Jonny carrying 58kg at $32.30. On debut ran last of 13 at Te Rapa January 31 over 1400m, soft track; 10 len behind Moschino carrying 57kg at $33.10. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign.

At debut, 3rd of 11 at this track on August 10 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Im Bartholomew carrying 58.5kg at $5.90. Sure to prove hard to beat.

Second-up. First start 4th of 9 at Waverley on April 21 over 1200m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Pinhook with 58.5kg at $6.10. Returned from break 5th of 9 at Waverley on July 25 over 1200m, in the wet; 7 len behind Fat Cat carrying 57.5kg at $9.90. Strips fitter and should be in the mix.

Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently faded in the straight 6th of 12 at Waverley on July 25 over 1400m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Another Won't Hurt carrying 58.5kg at $9.50. Before that 6th of 11 at Otaki on July 8 over 1400m, in the wet; 13 len behind Jaeger with 58.5kg at $7.70. One of the each way chances.

Four-year-old mare (Vadamos - Regalia). She has four recent trials prior to her debut today. Won her most recent trial at Foxton over 1200m on August 5. A betting push will add to the confidence.

Having third race start. At debut, ran last of 9 at Awapuni Synthetic on July 17 over 1400m, 19 len behind Our Akashinga carrying 53kg at $23.50. Last start 7th of 9 at this track on August 10 over 1400m, in the wet; 17 len behind Humza Bey with 56.5kg at $36.10. Looking to others.

Mare by Staphanos making her first appearance. Was runner-up in a trial at Foxton on August 5 over 1000m. Capable of a solid performance.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 7 at Waverley on July 25 over 1200m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Rippanall carrying 53.5kg at $9.20. Second run from a spell ran last in a small field at Awapuni Synthetic on August 3 over 1700m, 9 len behind A Sensible Prince carrying 53.5kg at $17.50. Out of her depth.