Races ORM Tauranga - NZ

Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation third of 11 at Te Rapa August 9 over 1300m, on heavy track; 1.75 len behind Rocking with 57.5kg at $31.20. On debut fifth of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic July 10 over 1300m, 4 len behind Shamel Express carrying 54.5kg at $110.30. Will certainly be better for this hitout.

Resuming after a ten months break. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at Te Rapa January 16 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Hakata Bay with 57kg at $7.40. On debut fourth of 11 at Arawa Park November 19 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Crackercol with 57kg at $7.10. Expected to feature.

Third-up today. First-up ran last of 12 at Ellerslie on September 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Love Symbol carrying 58.5kg at $5.80. Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 14 at Taupo on October 10 over 1300m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Aksil carrying 58.5kg at $12.90. Profiles nicely. Certainly worth another chance.

On debut. Four-year-old gelding by Vadamos out of Rockabye Lady purchased for NZD $ 120,000 (NZB 2023 Karaka - Book 2). At the most recent trial finished fourth on September 23 at Te Rapa over 1100m. Likely to struggle on what we have seen.

Resumes from a spell after only one run when 10th of 13 at Ruakaka on July 12 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Iridescent carrying 58.5kg at $2. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Everything points to a positive return.

Last start 2nd in a small field at Trentham on October 18 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.75 len behind Yamal carrying 57.5kg at $6.40. The start before that 11th of 13 at Avondale on October 8 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Kygo Star carrying 55.5kg at $15.40. Making headway. Strong chance to break though.

Last start 5th of 14 at Taupo on October 10 over 1300m, slow going 2.75 len behind Virgo Viva with 56kg at $17. The start before that 5th of 9 at Taupo on September 17 over 1300m, slow going 4.5 len behind Oratia Beauty with 57.5kg at $9.10. Can turn things around.

Kurtis Pertab trained three-year-old gelding lining up for debut. Won his latest trial. Expected to measure up.

Jumped at long odds at debut, 6th of 14 at Ellerslie on October 18 over 1200m, 5 len behind Miss Fladgate carrying 56kg at $37. Big run expected.

Was at very long odds at debut, eased back early on 8th of 14 at Taupo on October 10 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Virgo Viva with 56kg at $51.40. Others rate better.

Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 11 at Arawa Park on October 12 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Yamato Satona carrying 56.5kg at $10.30. Previously second-up 11th of 13 at this track on May 28 over 1200m, on a wet track; 21 len behind MacAllan with 55.5kg at $58.20. Strips fitter and expected to figure prominently.

At debut, 10th of 12 at Avondale on October 8 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Pulsatilla with 55kg at $21.70. Better for that run but happy enough to avoid.

Jumped at long odds at debut, ran last of 10 at Taupo on October 10 over 1100m, slow going 10 len behind General Menari with 55.5kg at $32.40. Needs to show a lot more.

Three-year-old filly (Tivaci - Queen Leonora) who was bought for NZD $ 150,000 (NZB 2024 Karaka - Book 1). Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott has her ready for this with four recent trials leading in today's debut. Trialled on October 9 at Te Awamutu over 850m and finished fourth. Pay to watch for a market push.

Dual acceptor. Having third race start. At debut, ran last of 9 at Matamata on September 12 over 1200m, on a wet track; 17 len behind Litteral with 58.5kg at $9.90. Last start sat on the pace before fading second last of 14 at Taupo on October 10 over 1300m, slow going 9 len behind Virgo Viva carrying 58.5kg at $53.30. Happy to look elsewhere on what he's shown so far.

Dual acceptor. Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after seven months raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at Ellerslie on September 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Love Symbol with 54.5kg at $24. Previously second-up second last of 11 at Te Aroha on October 30 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Romilly carrying 57.5kg at $17.80. Looks tested on the first up effort.

Dual acceptor. Most recently raced on the pace before fading 10th of 13 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Billy Blinx with 52kg at $62.30. Before that 6th of 10 at this track on October 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Rising Star with 55.5kg at $36. Unlikely to trouble this field.

Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after 14 months struggled in the run home; ran last of 11 at Arawa Park on October 12 over 1400m, in the wet; 11 len behind Yamato Satona with 58.5kg at $57.10. Previously second-up 11th of 13 at Taupo Mdn-Hwgt on May 22 2024 over 1750m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Campaldino carrying 67kg at $32.80. Prepared to risk.

Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 13 at Ellerslie in the LR Colin Meads Trophy on September 6 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Affirmative Action with 57kg at $2.90. Last start 7th of 14 at Taupo on October 10 over 1300m, slow going 3.5 len behind Virgo Viva with 56kg at $1.30. One of the chances.