Races ORM Rotorua - NZ

Second run back. First-up after four months 3rd of 9 at Pukekohe on October 29 over 1200m, on a wet track; 1.75 len behind St Kilda carrying 55.5kg at $18.20. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Matamata on May 14 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Pistol Whip with 58.5kg at $4.30. Sure to make his presence felt.

Last start 8th of 15 at Ellerslie on November 4 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Toruk Makto with 57.5kg at $57.30. The start before that 4th of 11 at this track on October 12 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Yamato Satona carrying 58.5kg at $10.20. Worth following up.

On debut. Four-year-old gelding by Super Seth out of Betsy. At the most recent trial finished fourth on October 23 at Ellerslie over 1100m. Did not show a great deal at the trials and prefer to see in a race before backing.

Racing second-up today. Last outing 4th of 13 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Billy Blinx with 56kg at $14.30. At only start last preparation 7th of 11 at Ruakaka on June 28 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Chicago Dream with 54.5kg at $8.40. Rates highly and should improve sharply.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 5th of 11 at this track on October 12 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Yamato Satona with 56.5kg at $10.30. Second run from a spell sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 13 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Mission Complete carrying 56.5kg at $13.50. Definite threat.

Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after six months got back early 6th of 9 at Waverley on October 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Aramaki with 56.5kg at $8.40. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Matamata on April 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Kirrawee with 67kg at $4.20. Fitter and can break through.

At the latest run second last in a small field at Pukekohe on October 29 over 2200m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Our Easy Street carrying 55.5kg at $4.60. The start before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at Matamata on October 17 over 2000m, slow going 3 len behind The Negotiator carrying 55.5kg at $5.60. Will be saved up for one last crack.

Had two starts to date. At debut, 5th of 7 at Matamata on September 12 over 1400m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Misellabel carrying 54.5kg at $9.80. Last start ran last in a small field at Matamata on October 17 over 1600m, slow going 15 len behind Berry Brown carrying 56.5kg at $12.90. Improvement to come cannot be underestimated.

First starter by Staphanos - Fairy Fingers. Hasn't set the track alight with her trials leading into today's race. Facing a stiff test.

Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 11 at Tauranga on October 1 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Paddy The Farmer carrying 54kg at $4.90. Second-up 8th of 13 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Tellum carrying 54kg at $3.80. Hard to beat third up from a spell.

Dual acceptor. Resumes from a spell after only one run when second last of 9 at this track on July 2 over 1230m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Pollyisacracker carrying 55.5kg at $39. Drawn wide but want to have another look at her.

Dual acceptor. Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, ran last of 11 at Ellerslie on October 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Belle Cheval carrying 57.5kg at $69.80. Doubt he will play a big role.

Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 12 at Ellerslie on September 20 over 1200m, slow going 0.5 len behind Love Symbol carrying 58.5kg at $10.80. Second-up 6th of 15 at Ellerslie on October 18 over 1400m, 2 len behind Swiss Prince carrying 57.5kg at $7.60. Hard to beat in an even contest.

Raced twice to date. At debut, second last of 13 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Tellum with 53kg at $24.60. Last start 4th of 8 at Pukekohe on October 29 over 1600m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Cirque Du Rose with 55kg at $20.20. With further improvement can play a major role.

Was at big odds at debut, 8th of 11 at Ellerslie on October 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Belle Cheval with 55.5kg at $25.20. Won't find this any easier so she looks safely held.

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at Tauranga March 30 over 2100m, 7 len behind Lucan with 58.5kg at $52.20. When resuming last campaign fourth of 10 at Te Aroha Mdn-Sw December 8 over 1600m, 3 len behind Jungleland with 56.5kg at $30.60. Prefer to see how he returns.