Races ORX New Plymouth - NZ

Third-up today. First-up 5th of 8 at Waverley on October 19 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Illustrious carrying 55.5kg at $19.20. Second run from a spell 3rd of 7 at this track on November 5 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Sweet Talkin Gal carrying 55.5kg at $25.10. Fitter now and making headway. Should come on at the third run back and is ready to play a major role.

Having third race start. At long odds at debut, second last of 7 at this track on November 5 over 1400m, 11 len behind Sweet Talkin Gal with 57.5kg at $37.10. Last start eased back early on 4th of 7 at Waverley on November 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Abbakiss with 56kg at $38.30. Finds a nice race and can measure up.

Gelding by Time Test facing the starter for the first time. Runner-up in a Foxton trial over 1000m on September 16. Prefer to see.

Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when raced on the pace before fading second last of 13 at Matamata 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 17 over 1200m, on heavy track; 14 len behind Varjak carrying 57.5kg at $18.40. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Looks all set for a bright return.

First-starter by Keano out of Sakura. The betting is the best pointer to his chances.

At debut, 3rd of 7 at Pukekohe on October 29 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.75 len behind Circus Trix with 55.5kg at $5.10. Sure to play a major role.

Third-up today. First-up ran last in a small field at this track on September 13 over 1200m, on heavy track; 15 len behind Tulsa King with 54kg at $22.40. Second-up 4th in a small field at Woodville on November 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Our Sniper with 55.5kg at $37.50. Prefer in something a little easier.

Filly by Banquo making her first appearance. Won trial at Foxton over 1000m on November 11. Don't rule her out.

At debut, settled back and ran on when 7th of 11 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1150m, slow going 6 len behind Sibling Rivalry carrying 55.5kg at $17.90. Can do better. Can improve sharply.

First-starter by Ocean Park out of Laura Clark. Tough to line up. Capable of a cheeky run.

Dual acceptor. Three-year-old filly making debut by Circus Maximus out of Lisitsa. Was second in an Avondale trial over 1000m November 14. Watch for any market confidence.

Three-year-old filly (Sweynesse - Voleuse) has trialled on four occasions leading into today's race. Was second in a Taupo barrier trial over 1100m October 30. Watch for any market moves.

Dual acceptor. First-starter by Contributer out of Zafrenzy. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Watch for any market moves.