Races ORX Matamata - NZ

Last start 2nd of 12 at Te Aroha on August 31 over 1400m, on rain affected going; head behind Zeffert carrying 53kg at $11.40. The start before that second last of 8 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 30 over 970m, 8 len behind Shavasana carrying 52.5kg at $24.30. Working up to a win. Expected to be very competitive.

Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 9 at Arawa Park on August 13 over 1400m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Life Of Riley carrying 57.5kg at $18. Previously second-up second last of 13 at Te Aroha on November 27 over 1400m, 9 len behind Reggae Queen with 57.5kg at $15.70. Plenty of improvement to come.

Returns from a 44-day let-up. Last start second last of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 30 over 1550m, 11 len behind Side Eye with 54kg at $71.80. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 10 over 1550m, 9 len behind Delz Abeel with 56.5kg at $128.20. Don't see that trend changing here.

Racing first-up today. Not seen since she finished last of 8 at Te Rapa in the G2 Ellis Fill Clss February 8 over 2000m, 10 len behind Leica Lucy carrying 56.5kg at $21.10. On debut fifth of 12 at Tauranga January 2 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Oceana Dream carrying 55.5kg at $4.30. Expecting her to hit the ground running this campaign.

At debut, 6th of 10 at Hawera on August 23 over 1200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Brassey Miss with 57.5kg at $5.20. Likely to feature in the finish.

Mare by Swiss Ace making her first appearance. Was runner-up in a trial at Avondale on August 12 over 1000m. Beautifully drawn so could well play a big role.

Third-up today. Comes off a 48 day let-up. First-up 8th of 14 at Tauranga on June 21 over 1200m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Accentuate carrying 56.5kg at $8.70. Last start 7th of 9 at Te Rapa on July 26 over 1200m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Mr Marigold with 56.5kg at $10.20. A better run is on the cards.

First starter by Eminent out of De Lago Lady. Has a total of four trials leading in today's debut. Trained on the course but others rate better and looks tested this line-up.

Resuming after a ten months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at Arawa Park November 19 over 1400m, 25 len behind Sethito with 56kg at $27.80. On debut second last of 10 at Taupo October 11 over 1100m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Prosegur with 55.5kg at $27.60. Use the market as your best guide.

Mare by Almanzor on debut. Recent trial form has been pretty solid. Ran 3rd in a trial at Cambridge over 1100m on August 5. Tough assignment.

First starter by Ace High out of Enjoy The Ride. Has a total of three trials leading in today's debut. Prefer to see first.

On debut. Three-year-old filly by Ace High out of Artemis. At the most recent trial finished sixth on August 26 at Te Awamutu over 850m. Worth consideration in an even contest.