Races ORM Rotorua - NZ

Second run back. First-up after three months second last of 13 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Mission Complete with 57.5kg at $11.20. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 30 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Deep Water Bay with 58.5kg at $27.30. Fitter and is worth including.

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

Third-up today. First-up 9th of 11 at Tauranga on October 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Paddy The Farmer with 57.5kg at $4.40. Second run from a spell 11th of 15 at Ellerslie on October 18 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Swiss Prince carrying 58.5kg at $25. Worth following up.

Second-up. First-up after four months 5th of 8 at Pukekohe on October 29 over 1200m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Atlanta Gold carrying 58.5kg at $16.30. Previously second-up 6th of 13 at Te Rapa on May 31 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Illuminated Miss with 57.5kg at $19.60. Among the better chances in this line up.

Four-year-old gelding (Redwood - Postmans Daughter). He has five recent trials leading in today's debut. Won his most recent trial at Ellerslie over 1100m on October 23. Looks a capable type and will be competitive.

Most recently failed to make an impression; 9th of 13 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Happy Venture with 57kg at $9.80. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at this track on October 12 over 1400m, in the wet; long-neck behind Yamato Satona with 56kg at $29.90. Capable of a big run.

Three-year-old gelding making debut by Wootton Bassett out of Eleonora. Won a trial at Avondale over 800m September 11 then followed up with a Was second in a 1100m trial on October 30 at Taupo. Placed in his latest trial so a bold showing is likely.

Three-year-old gelding (Astern - Standing Ovation). He has four recent trials prior to his debut today. Finished fifth in a Taupo trial over 900m on October 30. Looks all set to run well.

Gelding by Belardo making his first appearance. Finished fourth in a Taupo trial over 900m on October 30. Looks a capable type and will be competitive.

Three-year-old gelding (Satono Aladdin - Penthouse Sweet) has trialled on five occasions leading into today's race. Was second in a Taupo trial over 1100m October 30. Prefer to see under race conditions.

Dual acceptor. Second run back. Comes off a 60-day let-up. First-up after seven months 4th of 12 at Taupo on September 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Scolera with 56.5kg at $2.80. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Matamata F&M Mdn-Sw on March 12 over 1400m, slow going head behind Flanagan with 57kg at $2.30. Rates highly and expected to finish much closer.

Third-up today. First-up 8th of 13 at Ellerslie on September 6 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Have A Crack with 55kg at $27. Second run from a spell 13th of 15 at Ellerslie on October 18 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Swiss Prince with 55.5kg at $25.40. Hard to beat on her best form.

Second run back. First-up after five months 10th of 14 at Ellerslie on October 18 over 1200m, 9 len behind Miss Fladgate with 56.5kg at $21.20. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Tauranga on May 28 over 1400m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Prudentia carrying 56.5kg at $3. Expecting her to kick on with that first run out of the way.

Three-year-old filly making debut by Almanzor out of Penny Whistle. Was third in a Cambridge Synthetic trial over 1300m on September 30 then followed up with a fifth over 1300m in a Taupo trial on October 30. Worth considering.

Dual acceptor. Jumped at long odds at debut, 8th of 13 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1150m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Waiata carrying 56.5kg at $32.50. Better for that experience but may need more time.

Jumped at long odds at debut, second last of 11 at Ellerslie on November 4 over 1200m, slow going 12 len behind Golden Wings with 57.5kg at $32.30. Don't think he will trouble this field.

Dual acceptor. Jumped at big odds at debut, raced on the pace before fading ran last of 13 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Tellum carrying 54kg at $25.20. Doubt she will trouble these.

Dual acceptor. Was at a huge quote at debut, ran last of 11 at Ellerslie on October 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Belle Cheval with 57.5kg at $69.80. Jumps from out wide and likely to struggle.

Dual acceptor. Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, 2nd in a small field at Te Rapa on September 14 over 1200m, on heavy track; head behind Chatelle Rose with 54.5kg at $3.50. Second-up 2nd of 8 at Pukekohe on October 29 over 1200m, on rain affected going; neck behind Atlanta Gold with 55.5kg at $1.50. Close to a win and gets her chance this time.

Dual acceptor. Having third race start. At debut, 2nd of 9 at Avondale on October 8 over 1200m, in the wet; 0.8 len behind Feel The Stag carrying 54kg at $7.90. Last start faded in the straight 6th of 11 at Ellerslie on October 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Belle Cheval with 55.5kg at $17.30. Big chance to turn things around.