Races ORX Avondale - NZ

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 3rd of 9 at Matamata on September 12 over 1200m, on heavy track; 2.25 len behind Litteral with 57.5kg at $7.70. Last start 3rd of 9 at this track on October 8 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 1.0 len behind Feel The Stag carrying 57.5kg at $6. The maiden win looks imminent.

Second run back. First-up after three months 6th of 8 at Pukekohe on October 29 over 1200m, in the wet; 10 len behind Atlanta Gold carrying 58.5kg at $20. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at Ruakaka on July 12 over 1200m, on rain affected going; head behind Iridescent carrying 58.5kg at $71.40. Strips fitter and is likely to feature.

Second-up. Comes off a 47-day let-up. First-up after eight months 8th of 12 at Ellerslie on September 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Love Symbol carrying 58.5kg at $10.90. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Ellerslie 3yo SWP on November 5 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Costae carrying 56kg at $21. Expected to do much better.

Gelding by Belardo on debut. Finished fourth in a Ellerslie trial over 1100m on October 23. Wait and see what he can do.

Third race start today. At very big odds at debut, 6th of 12 at Taupo on October 10 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind Hot Card carrying 58.5kg at $63. Second-up second last of 13 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1150m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Waiata carrying 58.5kg at $41.10. Unlikely to threaten.

Resuming after a four months break. Not seen since he finished last of 9 at this track July 16 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 35 len behind Gina Rosa carrying 57.5kg at $65.70. On debut ran last of 11 at Pukekohe June 25 over 1600m, on heavy track; 38 len behind White Mask carrying 57.5kg at $55.10. Still hard to have until he displays some improvement.

Raced twice to date. At debut, 3rd of 9 at this track on October 8 over 1200m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind Princess Elsa carrying 56kg at $10.50. Last start second last of 7 at Pukekohe on October 29 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Circus Trix carrying 57.5kg at $8.90. Has ability and a form reversal is on the cards.

At debut, 5th of 9 at Matamata on October 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Halo's Fire with 56.5kg at $12.90. Top-three chance in this line-up.

Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray trained three-year-old gelding lining up for debut. Scored in a recent Cambridge Synthetic trial. Worth watching for any market moves.

On debut. Three-year-old gelding by Proisir out of O'Gosh. At the most recent trial finished fourth on October 9 at Te Awamutu over 850m. Profiles well and a bold run is expected.

Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran last of 11 at Ruakaka 2yo SWP on July 12 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 55 len behind Yokozuna with 54.5kg at $24.30. Drawn wide but want to have another look at him.

Comes off a 36 day let-up. Last start 5th of 11 at Tauranga on October 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Paddy The Farmer with 54.5kg at $19.70. Before that got back early 8th of 10 at Matamata on September 12 over 1050m, on rain affected going; 19 len behind Wee Thistle with 54kg at $7.40. Don't underestimate.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at Te Aroha March 7 over 1600m, 10 len behind Victorious Warrior carrying 56kg at $35.20. On debut ran last of 9 at Ellerslie January 12 over 1400m, 6 len behind Chahoo with 55kg at $11.90. Expecting a effective return.

At debut, 3rd of 9 at Matamata on October 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Halo's Fire with 55.5kg at $8.30. Should come on following that experience and looks the testing material.

At debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Taupo on October 10 over 1100m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Hasstorock with 55.5kg at $7.70. Has upside and may be worth following.

Was at big odds at debut, second last of 14 at Taupo on October 10 over 1300m, slow going 9 len behind Aksil carrying 54kg at $32. Can measure up.