Races ORX Matamata - NZ

Resuming after a ten weeks break. Not seen since he finished last of 12 at Arawa Park July 2 over 1400m, in the wet; 37 len behind Mitonic carrying 58.5kg at $1.70. On debut second of 14 at this track May 14 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 1.5 len behind Viva Glam carrying 57.5kg at $8.80. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign.

Resumes. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Tauranga July 6 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2.75 len behind Vickezzlastcall with 56.5kg at $3.60. When resuming last campaign second last of 11 at Ellerslie May 7 over 1200m, soft track; 8 len behind Moxie carrying 56.5kg at $15.40. Likely to figure in the finish.

Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Te Rapa on August 9 over 1300m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Rocking carrying 58.5kg at $3.40. Last start 3rd of 10 at Wanganui on August 30 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Amazing Son carrying 58.5kg at $3.10. Has improvement to come and is one of the leading chances.

Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at this track June 15 over 1400m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Empressive carrying 57.5kg at $3.20. On debut third of 14 at this track May 14 over 1200m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Viva Glam with 57.5kg at $13.30. Expected to feature fresh up.

Resuming after a nine months break. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw December 20 over 1600m, 7 len behind Bourbon Proof carrying 57.5kg at $6.10. On debut third of 10 at Ellerslie November 30 over 1300m, soft track; a head behind Fun Never Sets carrying 57kg at $3.80. Everything points to a bright return.

Four-year-old gelding making debut by Derryn out of Lexi. Won a trial at Cambridge over 900m August 5. Drawn wide which doesn't help. Worth considering for all combinations.

Gelding by Telperion on debut. Won an Avondale trial over 1000m on August 12. Don't rule him out.

Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 12 at Arawa Park Mdn-Sw on November 19 over 1230m, 14 len behind Adelante carrying 56.5kg at $20.80. Resumes today and would rather give him this.

Gelding by Eminent making his first appearance. Ran 3rd in a Te Awamutu trial over 850m on August 26. Prefer to see under race conditions.

Returns from a 48-day let-up. Most recently didn't finish the race at Te Rapa July 26 over 1400m. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Tauranga on July 6 over 1400m, in the wet; head behind Vickezzlastcall with 56.5kg at $3.70. Watch for sharp improvement.

Recent form sound. Returns from a 30-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 9 at Arawa Park on August 13 over 1400m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Life Of Riley with 57.5kg at $2.50. The run before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 8 at Arawa Park on July 19 over 1215m, in the wet; nose behind Jelly Roll carrying 55.5kg at $2.10. Expect she will make amends.

Four-year-old mare (Ace High - Nocturnal). She has three recent trials leading in today's debut. Won her most recent trial at Avondale over 800m on August 12. Looks all set to run well.

Second-up. First-up after 10 months 6th of 11 at Taupo on August 17 over 1000m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Carsolio with 56.5kg at $24.20. Previously second-up 11th of 14 at Te Aroha on November 12 over 1100m, slow going 10 len behind Beast Of Burden carrying 56.5kg at $23.70. That run was a bit plain so prefer her later on.

Mare by Complacent on debut. Runner-up in an Avondale trial over 800m on July 22. Tough assignment.

Resumes from a spell after only one run when 10th of 13 at Tauranga on May 28 over 1200m, on a wet track; 18 len behind MacAllan carrying 57.5kg at $18.80. Will improve on whatever he does in this.

Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 12th of 14 at Te Aroha on November 12 over 1100m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Beast Of Burden with 53.5kg at $44.10. Will take great benefit from this run.

Second-up. First-up after nine months 8th of 10 at Hawera on August 23 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Brassey Miss carrying 55.5kg at $5.90. Previously second-up second last of 12 at this track on September 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Court Of Appeal with 57.5kg at $5.20. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two.

Dual acceptor. Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 4th of 12 at Tauranga on March 30 over 1400m, 5 len behind Larius Lacus with 58kg at $3.20. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign.

Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 9 at Arawa Park on August 13 over 1400m, on heavy track; 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 carrying 57.5kg at $15.70. Strips fitter and is among the chances.

Dual acceptor. Three-year-old gelding (Wootton Bassett - Star Karen) has trialled on three occasions leading into today's race. Won a barrier trial at Cambridge Synthetic over 950m August 19. Any market support will add to the confidence.