Races ORX Ruakaka - NZ

Resumes from a spell after only one run when 3rd of 9 at Matamata on May 14 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Alacritous carrying 55.5kg at $15.50. Winning chance on his return.

Dual acceptor. Roger James & Robert Wellwood trained three-year-old colt lining up for first race start. Recent trial winner at Avondale. Good draw will assist chances. Looks ready to run a big race.

Three-year-old colt (U S Navy Flag - Choice Sheila). He has four recent trials leading in today's debut. Ran 3rd in a trial at Cambridge over 1100m on August 5. Has the pedigree so is not to be underestimated first time out.

Dual acceptor. Resumes from a spell after only one run when 2nd of 7 at Trentham on May 10 over 1200m, on heavy track; long-neck behind Country Salon carrying 54kg at $4.40. Looks all set for a bright return.

Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation third of 11 at Ellerslie April 5 over 1200m, soft track; 0.5 len behind Wyndstorm carrying 55kg at $7. On debut third of 10 at Matamata March 12 over 1200m, soft track; 4 len behind Tajana carrying 55.5kg at $26. Expecting her to hit the ground running this campaign.

Resumes from a spell after only one run when 2nd of 10 at Pukekohe on June 25 over 1200m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Moneypenny carrying 53.5kg at $11.50. Capable of a bold return.

Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after four months 8th of 12 at this track on August 16 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Play It Again Sam with 56kg at $21.40. Previously second-up second last of 11 at Ellerslie on April 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Wyndstorm carrying 55kg at $21.50. Strips fitter and is among the chances.

Resuming today after only having had one start and then had six months break. At debut last start ran last of 9 at Wanganui on March 15 over 1200m, 12 len behind War Princess carrying 54kg at $26. Had three recent trials to get fit for this. Last trial Was third in an Avondale barrier trial over 1000m on August 12. Expecting a strong run fresh.

On debut. Three-year-old filly by Derryn out of Cannella. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 850m at Te Awamutu August 26. Makes debut at home but prepared to risk this time from a difficult draw.

Dual acceptor. Second-up. First start second last of 14 at Riccarton Park on March 22 over 1000m, on a slow track; 21 len behind Zelia carrying 55kg at $14.40. Returned from break second last of 12 at this track on August 16 over 1200m, on heavy track; 13 len behind Play It Again Sam with 54kg at $28.60. Prefer others.

Filly by Time Test on debut. Trialled on August 26 at Te Awamutu over 1150m and failed to finish. Wait and see what she can do.

Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old filly by Eminent out of L'amour. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 1100m at Ellerslie June 9. Trained here and breaks from a low barrier draw but others rate better this time.