Races ORM Tauranga - NZ

Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 12 at Ellerslie on September 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Love Symbol carrying 58.5kg at $10.80. Last start 6th of 15 at Ellerslie on October 18 over 1400m, 2 len behind Swiss Prince with 57.5kg at $7.60. He is among the leading chances.

Resuming after six-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation tenth of 15 at Ellerslie 2yo+ Mdn-Sw May 7 over 2100m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Nkosi carrying 57.5kg at $13. Previously first up; fifth of 13 at Ruakaka December 18 over 1400m, 4 len behind Berenhard with 55.5kg at $23.60. Expected to feature.

Resuming after eight months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at this track March 30 over 2100m, 7 len behind Lucan carrying 58.5kg at $52.20. Previously first up; fourth of 10 at Te Aroha Mdn-Sw December 8 over 1600m, 3 len behind Jungleland with 56.5kg at $30.60. Has claims if presented on song.

Dual acceptor. Back from a long spell. Only had one start last campaign ran last of 7 at Te Rapa 3yo Hcp on December 14 over 1200m, 24 len behind Damask Rose carrying 53kg at $45.20. When resuming last campaign ran last of 7 at Arawa Park on July 25 2024 over 1230m, on a wet track; 16 len behind Social Climber with 54kg at $19.50. Trialled on October 16 at Cambridge Synthetic over 1300m and finished fifth. Capable of a bold return.

At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 13 at this track on November 1 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Mission Complete with 54.5kg at $6.30. Excellent winning chance with the help of an inside draw.

Dual acceptor. Comes off a 49 day let-up. Last start struggled in the run home; ran last of 9 at Te Rapa Maat on September 27 over 1300m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Transcend carrying 54.5kg at $94.90. Must lift.

Gelding by King Of Comedy facing the starter for the first time. Prefer to see.

Resuming after a lengthy spell. Will improve on whatever she does in this.

Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 5 over 1400m, 5 len behind The Dirty Dee with 55kg at $12.10. Major player.

Three-year-old filly (Staphanos - Chicane). She has three recent trials prior to her debut today. May well pay to keep safe, especially if any market support.

Was at big odds at debut, 8th of 11 at Ellerslie on October 25 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Belle Cheval carrying 55.5kg at $25.20.Can progress and take this out.