Races ORP Otaki - NZ

Freshened since getting off the mark on debut; won by 0.8 len at Trentham October 18 over 800m in heavy going defeating Rupeni carrying 57kg at $8.70. Has upside and can make it back-to-back wins.

Gelding by Ardrossan facing the starter for the first time. Trialled on September 16 at Foxton over 850m and failed to finish. Makes debut on home track, has a low draw and can open his account straight away.

First-starter by Hello Youmzain out of Sistabeel. Expected to run well.

Colt by Home Affairs facing the starter for the first time. Has looked handy in two trials leading into this. Ran 3rd in an Avondale trial over 800m on November 14. Watch for any market confidence.

Lining up for just third start. At debut, 2nd in a small field at Riccarton Park on October 25 over 800m, 1.0 len behind Out Of The Blue with 54kg at $12.40. Last start 5th of 8 at Riccarton Park on November 12 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind I Am Belle carrying 55kg at $4.90. Rates highly and is in the mix.

Was well-supported at debut, 3rd in a small field at Tauherenikau on November 9 over 1000m, slow going 3 len behind Lassified with 55kg at $3.60. Will be there at the business end.

First-starter by Embellish out of Bride Salama. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Pay to keep an eye on market moves.

Was well-supported at debut, ran last in a small field at Trentham on October 26 over 900m, slow going 7 len behind Silhouette carrying 55kg at $3.40. Better for that hit-out and likely to be highly competitive again.