Races ORM Gore - NZ

First-up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Riverton May 9 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 17 len behind Deciphering Me carrying 58.5kg at $18.30. Previously first up; ran last of 13 at Riverton April 19 over 1400m, in the wet; 15 len behind Flash Roca with 58.5kg at $12.50. Other runners rate better.

Comes off a 46 day let-up. Last start ran last of 9 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 6 over 1200m, 11 len behind Secret Beau carrying 54.5kg at $14.60. Before that 3rd of 10 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 24 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Jetstream carrying 54.5kg at $15.40. Testing the patience but could take this out without surprising.

Second-up. First-up after eight months 4th of 8 at Wingatui on September 5 over 1200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Matakana Perkynana with 57.5kg at $4.70. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Riccarton Park 3yo SWP on November 13 over 1400m, 9 len behind Lil Zena carrying 54kg at $26.70. Rates highly and expected to improve sharply.

Six-year-old mare by Preferment out of Shanakee on debut. Has had no recent barrier trials. Prefer to let go without a strong market move.

Mare back from a spell of eight months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at Te Rapa 3yo Mdn-Sw January 16 over 1200m, 9 len behind Cardi Bee carrying 55.5kg at $8.50. When resuming last campaign second last of 10 at Arawa Park December 4 over 1230m, 6 len behind Elegant Jazz with 55.5kg at $14.30. In the right race and sure to go well.

First-starter by Darci Brahma out of Miss Alice. Can make an immedaite impact despite an awkward draw.

Second-up. First start ran last of 11 at Wingatui on June 1 over 820m, in the wet; 21 len behind Cool Aza Rene with 53kg at $48.30. Went for a spell before returning ran last of 8 at Riccarton Park on August 30 over 1000m, slow going 22 len behind Belle Du Monde with 54.5kg at $69.40. No easier this time and is likely to struggle.

Resuming. Not seen since she finished last of 8 at Riccarton Park Synthetic in the LR May 3 over 1200m, 15 len behind Lucy In The Sky carrying 55kg at $30.80. On debut second last of 8 at Wingatui March 1 over 1100m, 5 len behind Queen's Evidence carrying 55kg at $28.80. Solid top-three hope with race experience now on board.

Resumes from a spell after only one run when struggled in the run home; 9th of 11 at Wingatui on June 1 over 820m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Cool Aza Rene with 55kg at $18.10. Sure to have improved over the break.