Races ORX Matamata - NZ

Second-up. First-up after six months 4th of 11 at Te Rapa on August 23 over 1200m, on heavy track; 1.75 len behind Quantum Legend carrying 57.5kg at $16. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Ellerslie in the G1 Sistema Stks on March 8 over 1200m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Return To Conquer carrying 57kg at $84. Strips fitter and should be right in the mix.

Dual acceptor. Gelding by Wootton Bassett on debut. Won a Cambridge Synthetic trial over 950m on August 19. Strong chance to break through. Looks all set to run well.

Gelding by Wootton Bassett facing the starter for the first time. Trialled on August 26 at Te Awamutu over 850m and finished sixth. Looks one of the chances despite an awkward gate.

At debut, ran last in a small field at Taupo on August 17 over 1100m, in the wet; 8 len behind To Bravery Born with 55kg at $7.80. Promising type who is in the mix.

Gelding by King's Legacy on debut. Trialled on August 19 at Cambridge Synthetic over 950m and finished seventh. Worth watching for any market moves.

Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old gelding by Zed out of Jewelkeeper. At the most recent trial finished sixth at Te Awamutu over 850m. Prefer to see.

Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after five months 9th of 11 at Te Rapa on August 23 over 1200m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Quantum Legend with 57.5kg at $86.70. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at Ellerslie on April 5 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Wyndstorm with 57kg at $60.50. Prefer to see him find some form before recommending.

Was well-supported at debut, sat on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Arawa Park on August 13 over 1230m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Churmatt carrying 55.5kg at $3.20. In the market that day so the confidence wasn't far off the mark.

Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 11 at Ellerslie April 5 over 1200m, soft track; 0.7 len behind Wyndstorm carrying 55kg at $20.40. On debut sixth of 9 at this track March 23 over 1050m, 9 len behind Lady Iris carrying 55.5kg at $11.70. Expecting her to hit the ground running this campaign.

Third-up today. First-up 8th of 13 at Avondale on July 16 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Interlaken with 53kg at $30.10. Second-up 4th of 9 at Arawa Park on August 13 over 1230m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Churmatt carrying 55.5kg at $19.50. Worth following up, so include in all combinations.

Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when ran last of 9 at Pukekohe on March 21 over 1200m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Little Black Dress carrying 54kg at $30.50. Better for that experience.

First starter by Ancient Spirit out of Back Date. Has a total of three trials prior to her debut today. Watch for any market moves.

Filly by Vadamos facing the starter for the first time. Has looked handy in two trials leading into this. Ran 3rd in a trial at Te Awamutu over 850m on August 26. Prefer others unless the money comes.

Three-year-old filly (Almanzor - Stolen Dance). She has three recent trials prior to her debut today. Ran 3rd in a trial at Te Awamutu over 850m on August 26. Can make an immediate impact.