Races ORM Rotorua - NZ

Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 7 at Te Aroha July 27 over 1150m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Zenith with 57.5kg at $5.80. On debut ran last in a small field at Tauranga July 6 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Eligius with 58.5kg at $3.40. Not far away latest and is worth including.

Second-up. First-up after 11 months 8th of 14 at Ellerslie on October 18 over 1200m, 7 len behind Miss Fladgate carrying 58.5kg at $17.10. Previously second-up 8th of 14 at Ellerslie on October 19 2024 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind First Dance carrying 56kg at $29.60. Rates highly and should do much better.

Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when ran last of 13 at Ellerslie on May 25 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Sir Fergus carrying 57.5kg at $58.70. Will take great benefit from this outing.

At debut, ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1150m, slow going 3 len behind Avantaggia carrying 56.5kg at $9.60. Shows talent and has plenty of scope for improvement.

Three-year-old gelding (The Bold One - Glorious Siren) will no doubt benefit from the three trials prior to his debut today. Eighth over 1100m in a Taupo trial on October 30. Facing a stiff test.

Lining up for just third start. At debut, gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 10 at Taupo on October 10 over 1100m, on a slow track; long-neck behind General Menari with 55.5kg at $16.50. Last start didn't do much in the run home; second last of 12 at Tauranga in the G2 James and Annie Sarten Memorial Stakes on November 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Swiss Prince with 55kg at $28.60. Can do much better this time.

Second run back. First-up after four months 3rd of 7 at Pukekohe on October 29 over 1200m, on heavy track; 0.8 len behind Poppa Dennis with 54.5kg at $3. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at this track 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 10 over 1215m, in the wet; 0.8 len behind Ridgeview Vicky carrying 52.5kg at $8.70. Looks hard to beat.

Second-up. First start 5th of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on May 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Paltrow Miss carrying 55.5kg at $3.90. Returned from break 4th of 8 at Pukekohe on October 29 over 1200m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Atlanta Gold carrying 54kg at $9.10. Strips fitter and expected to feature.

Third race start. First start second last of 10 at Trentham in the LR Wellesley Stakes on January 11 over 1100m, slow going 9 len behind To Cap It All carrying 55kg at $25. Went for a break before returning 5th of 7 at Pukekohe on October 29 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Poppa Dennis with 55.5kg at $4.50. Not far away latest and can place with further improvement.

Filly by Contributer on debut. Ran 3rd in a trial at Taupo over 1100m on October 30. No surprise to see her in the finish.

Three-year-old filly making debut by Tivaci out of Nowheretorun. Was second in a 1100m trial on October 30 at Taupo. Should be primed to run well despite an awkward draw.