Races ORX Waipukurau - NZ

Gelding back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation ninth of 14 at Otaki July 8 over 1600m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind El Tajin with 55.5kg at $8. First up last campaign second of 8 at Waverley April 10 over 1400m, in the wet; 1.3 len behind Powerofpersuasion with 57.5kg at $6.20. Expected to feature.

Resumes. Finished off last preparation when last of 7 at New Plymouth Raceway September 13 over 1400m, on heavy track; 23 len behind War Queen carrying 51kg at $14. When resuming last campaign sixth of 9 at Waverley April 4 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Dazz carrying 55.5kg at $30.60. Top hope if back in good order.

Resuming after a 13 months break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at Waverley October 9 2024 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Librero carrying 55.5kg at $33.40. On debut ran last of 14 at Woodville August 11 2024 over 1200m, on heavy track; 13 len behind Hokitika Bell carrying 58.5kg at $37.60. Will take great benefit from this run.

Dual acceptor. Three-year-old colt making debut by Castelvecchio out of Iron Lace. Purchased for AUD $ 30,000 (Inglis 2024 Premier Yearling Sale). Was second in a Foxton barrier trial over 1000m August 19 then followed up with a Was third in a Woodville barrier trial over 1050m on November 3. Big chance to make an immediate impact.

At debut, ran last of 12 at Waverley on September 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Shameless Star with 55kg at $16.60. Ran 3rd in a trial at Foxton over 1000m on October 21. Has upside and expected to finish much closer.

Gelding by Rock 'N' Pop on debut. Finished fifth in a Woodville trial over 1050m on November 3. Pay to keep an eye on betting moves.

Gelding by El Roca on debut. Trialled on November 3 at Woodville over 1050m and finished fourth. Capable of a solid performance.

First starter by Per Incanto out of Lovecharm. Finished second in a trial at Awapuni October 6. Inside barrier will assist chances. Tough assignment.

Dual acceptor. Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 3rd of 11 at Otaki on December 19 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Special Sakura with 55.5kg at $9.70. Has claims if presented on song.

Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 14 at Woodville on November 2 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind East End Lad carrying 56.5kg at $9.20. The run before that 4th of 11 at Waverley on October 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Casino with 56.5kg at $44.90. Likely to be attacking the line strongly.

Fraser Auret trained four-year-old mare lining up for debut. Looked good in a recent trial win. Ready for a bright start.

Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Awapuni Synthetic May 25 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Ka Ying Lucky with 54kg at $5.60. On debut fifth of 12 at Woodville April 30 over 1100m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Andantino carrying 55.5kg at $12.40. Looks all set for a bright return.

Filly by Darci Brahma facing the starter for the first time. Trial form indicates she's up to a solid debut. Won a Woodville trial over 1050m on November 3. Looks a capable type and will be competitive.

Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old filly by Super Seth out of Zantelagh. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 900m at Taupo October 30. Looks tested in this line-up.

Dual acceptor. Resuming today after only having had one start and then had six months break. At debut last start 6th of 10 at Awapuni Synthetic on May 25 over 1400m, 9 len behind Jamaica Bay with 56.5kg at $2.70. Had five recent trials to get fit for this. Last trial fifth at Woodville in a 1050m trial on November 3. Expected to feature.