Races ORX Waipukurau - NZ

Gelding back from a spell of five-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at Awapuni Synthetic June 8 over 1400m, 5 len behind Doubtful Sound carrying 58kg at $6.80. When resuming last campaign fifth of 8 at Trentham March 29 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Slipper Island carrying 57.5kg at $11.50. Expecting a positive return.

Gelding back from a spell of six-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign second of 9 at Wanganui April 27 over 1200m, a head behind St Giles carrying 57kg at $5.10. First up last campaign seventh of 9 at Trentham December 7 over 1000m, 4 len behind Seamsew carrying 59kg at $6.70. Everything points to a positive return.

Second-up. First-up after seven months made ground from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Tauherenikau on November 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; nose behind Complex carrying 58.5kg at $6.90. Previously second-up 4th of 13 at Wanganui on April 5 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Vee Vee with 58.5kg at $4.40. Winning chance with that run under the belt.

Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming won by a neck at Taupo October 10 over 2000m in soft going defeating Orange River carrying 59.5kg at $23. Second-up faded in the straight 10th of 12 at Tauherenikau on November 1 over 2200m, slow going 5 len behind Call A Friend carrying 59kg at $6. Can improve on the last effort.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at Awapuni Synthetic July 17 over 2140m, 14 len behind Free Spirit carrying 54.5kg at $5.40. When resuming last campaign second last of 10 at Woodville April 30 over 1200m, soft track; 9 len behind Rareza carrying 52.5kg at $50.30. Capable of a bold return.

Second run back. First-up after eight months second last of 9 at Tauherenikau on November 9 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Uncle Arch carrying 58.5kg at $9.60. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Tauherenikau Rating 65 on December 11 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Retrostar with 59.5kg at $12.60. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.

Third-up today. Resumes off a 43 day letup. Resuming ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.5 len at New Plymouth Raceway September 13 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Luminance carrying 55kg at $12.70. Second run from a spell ran last in a small field at Hawera on October 4 over 1200m, on a wet track; 10 len behind War Princess with 56kg at $5.10. Can improve on the last effort.

At the latest run 3rd of 11 at Woodville on November 2 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Jungle Jane carrying 57.5kg at $23.10. The run before that ran last of 10 at Taupo on October 10 over 1100m, slow going 7 len behind Mr Fortrus carrying 56.5kg at $10.30. Recent efforts sound and is worth including.

Is first-up after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fourth of 11 at Awapuni Synthetic July 4 over 1700m, 1.5 len behind Victortheinflictor with 54kg at $12.20. When resuming last campaign sixth of 9 at Awapuni Synthetic June 8 over 1400m, 3 len behind Doubtful Sound carrying 54kg at $21.90. Expected to feature.

Second run back. First-up after three months second last of 11 at Woodville on November 2 over 1300m, slow going 4 len behind Jungle Jane with 56kg at $17.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Awapuni Synthetic on July 4 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Sam's Turn carrying 53kg at $8.60. Rates highly and should do much better.

Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 11 at Otaki on September 26 over 1400m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Joan's Joker carrying 56.5kg at $37.70. Last start ran last of 11 at Woodville on November 2 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Jungle Jane carrying 55kg at $21.80. Has an ordinary barrier to overcome so looking to others.

At the latest run 7th of 11 at Woodville on November 2 over 1300m, slow going 2.75 len behind Jungle Jane with 56kg at $6.70. The run before that 5th of 16 at Trentham on October 18 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Dollybird carrying 55kg at $28.70. Sure to be thereabouts.