Races ORX Ruakaka - NZ

At the latest run 2nd of 12 at this track on August 16 over 1200m, on heavy track; 1.3 len behind Play It Again Sam carrying 58.5kg at $5.10. The start before that 6th of 11 at Te Rapa on August 9 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Rocking carrying 58.5kg at $11.50. Strong chance to break though.

Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, ran last in a small field at Tauranga on July 6 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Eligius with 58.5kg at $3.40. Second-up 4th of 7 at Te Aroha on July 27 over 1150m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Zenith with 57.5kg at $5.80. Well placed and expected to feature.

Gelding by Time Test making his first appearance. Runner-up in an Avondale trial over 1000m on August 12. Happy to watch this time from an awkward barrier.

Four-year-old gelding making debut by Reliable Man out of Always In Trouble. Purchased for AUD $ 120,000 (Magic Millions 2023 Gold Coast National Yearling Sale). Won a barrier trial over 1100m at Ellerslie on May 9 then followed up with a Was third in an Avondale barrier trial over 1000m on July 22. Looks a capable type and will be competitive.

Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign third in a small field at Pukekohe April 2 over 1600m, 0.7 len behind The Charm with 56kg at $1.20. On debut third of 10 at Te Aroha February 12 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind She's All That with 55.5kg at $9.90. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Expected to feature.

Second run back. First-up after seven months 3rd of 11 at Taupo on August 17 over 1000m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Carsolio carrying 56.5kg at $45.70. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Wanganui on January 20 over 1340m, 11 len behind Gold Card carrying 56.5kg at $27.30. Further improvement in store.

Comes here off a 32-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on August 2 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Notabadbergs with 56.5kg at $7.90. The start 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. Sure to prove tough to beat.

At debut, 5th of 12 at this track on August 16 over 1200m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Play It Again Sam carrying 56.5kg at $12.80. Include in all combinations.

Second-up. First start ran last of 8 at Te Aroha on March 29 over 1150m, 24 len behind Mallister with 53kg at $29.90. Returned from break 9th of 12 at this track on August 16 over 1200m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Play It Again Sam carrying 53.5kg at $114. Will need to improve sharply.

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Te Rapa January 31 over 1400m, soft track; 17 len behind Sabrina Hall with 55kg at $47. First up last campaign sixth of 9 at this track January 7 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Graphic with 55kg at $25.80. Might need a run or two.

Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when ran last of 9 at Te Rapa Maat on February 8 over 1200m, on a slow track; 47 len behind One More Dance carrying 54kg at $40. Doesn't bring the right form to the table.

Jumped at long odds at debut, 3rd of 12 at this track on August 16 over 1200m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Play It Again Sam with 56kg at $46.10. Better for that experience and can open his account.

Three-year-old filly making debut by Proisir out of Fairygem. Won a trial at Ruakaka over 1050m April 22 then followed up with a fourth over 800m in an Avondale trial on August 12. Don't rule her out.

Resumes from a spell after only one run when 5th of 9 at Te Rapa on April 13 over 1100m, slow going 5 len behind Bulgari carrying 55.5kg at $5.90. Looks all set for a effective return.

She is resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at Pukekohe March 14 over 1600m, soft track; 32 len behind Annie Oakley carrying 56kg at $39.10. On debut seventh of 11 at this track January 7 over 1400m, 7 len behind Let It Begin carrying 55kg at $9.20. Wait and see how she comes up.

Dual acceptor. Resuming after a break; only one run when 2nd of 7 at Trentham on May 10 over 1200m, on a wet track; long-neck behind Country Salon carrying 54kg at $4.40. Hard to beat if he starts here.

Dual acceptor. Last start 5th of 11 at Te Rapa on August 9 over 1300m, in the wet; 3 len behind Rocking carrying 56.5kg at $10.70. The race before that did the work up front then tired 5th of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 23 over 1300m, 2 len behind Oban with 55kg at $13.60. Can figure in the finish.

Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after four months 8th of 12 at this track on August 16 over 1200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Play It Again Sam carrying 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. Hard to get excited about her chances.

Dual acceptor. Roger James & Robert Wellwood trained three-year-old colt lining up for first race start. Won a recent trial at Avondale. Prefer to see under race conditions.

Dual acceptor. Second-up. First start second last of 14 at Riccarton Park on March 22 over 1000m, slow going 21 len behind Zelia carrying 55kg at $14.40. Went for a spell before returning second last of 12 at this track on August 16 over 1200m, in the wet; 13 len behind Play It Again Sam carrying 54kg at $28.60. Happy to watch again.