Races ORX Tauranga - NZ

Second-up. First-up after eight months 2nd of 13 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1150m, slow going 2 len behind Rise Companions carrying 58.5kg at $8.40. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at this track on January 10 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Atmospheric carrying 57kg at $1.40. Top 4 hope.

Gelding back from a spell of five months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 13 at Ruakaka July 12 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 17 len behind Ascension with 58.5kg at $7.90. When resuming last campaign fourth of 10 at Pukekohe June 25 over 1400m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Graces Gift with 58.5kg at $5.30. Expected to feature.

Resuming. Only had one start last preparation 11th of 14 at Taupo on October 10 over 1300m, slow going 8 len behind Aksil with 58.5kg at $29.80. First up last campaign 7th of 14 at Matamata on May 14 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Viva Glam carrying 57.5kg at $7.70. Won a Taupo trial over 1100m on November 25. Will take great benefit from this run.

Gelding by Almanzor on debut. Trialled on August 26 at Te Awamutu over 1150m and finished fourth. Facing a stiff test.

Four-year-old gelding (Proisir - One Swanstonstreet) who was bought for NZD $ 260,000 (NZB 2023 Karaka - Book 1). Roger James & Robert Wellwood has him primed for this with four recent trials prior to his debut today. Was runner-up in a trial at Taupo on November 25 over 1100m. Watch for a betting push.

Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 11 at Ellerslie on November 29 over 1300m, slow going 0.5 len behind Lyin' Eyes carrying 57kg at $2.20. The race before that 2nd of 11 at Ellerslie on November 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Golden Wings with 57kg at $5.30. Great chance to break through.

Three-year-old gelding (Savabeel - Brancolare). He has three recent trials prior to his debut today. Runner-up in a Taupo trial over 900m on October 30. Worth consideration.

Was well-supported at debut, led to the turn then faded 7th of 13 at Arawa Park on November 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Burnished carrying 57kg at $3.80. Expected to do far better this time. Likely to improve sharply and looks hard to beat.

Four-year-old mare (Savabeel - Sovereign Eminence). She has four recent trials leading in today's debut. Was runner-up in a trial at Taupo on November 25 over 900m. Looks all set to run well.

Third-up today. First-up 4th of 8 at Pukekohe on October 29 over 1200m, in the wet; 3 len behind Atlanta Gold with 54kg at $9.10. Last start 6th of 9 at Arawa Park on November 16 over 1230m, slow going 6 len behind To The Max with 55kg at $9.90. Certainly worth another chance.

Three-year-old filly (Ocean Park - Shuffled). Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott has her primed for this with four recent trials leading in today's debut. Won her most recent trial at Te Awamutu over 850m on October 9. A betting push will add to the confidence.

Three-year-old filly making debut by Per Incanto out of Ouzo. Purchased for NZD $ 280,000 (NZB 2024 Karaka - Book 1). Was third in a Te Awamutu barrier trial over 850m on October 9. Worth including.

Filly by Ocean Park making her first appearance. Finished fourth in a Taupo trial over 1100m on November 25. Profiles well and a bold run is expected.

First starter by Savabeel out of Advert. Has a total of two trials prior to her debut today. Worth including.

Raced twice to date. At very long odds at debut, ran last of 13 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1150m, on a slow track; 10 len behind The Perfect One carrying 54.5kg at $54.50. Second-up ran last of 12 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1150m, 55 len behind King's English carrying 58.5kg at $140.50. Not keen.

Third-up today. First-up second last of 11 at Avondale on November 6 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Yousito with 57.5kg at $17.50. Last start 9th of 13 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1150m, 5 len behind Get Me An Angel carrying 56.5kg at $24.80. Expect a better run this time around.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at Matamata June 15 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 26 len behind Clew Bay carrying 57.5kg at $30.90. Previously first up; ran last of 12 at Ellerslie May 17 over 1200m, soft track; 15 len behind Fantastic Smile with 55.5kg at $66.50. Might be better off following this outing.

Dual acceptor. Comes off a 36 day let-up. Last start led to the turn then faded 6th of 15 at Avondale on November 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Road To Paris carrying 58.5kg at $5.90. Before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 13 at this track on November 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; head behind Happy Venture with 58.5kg at $12.80. Wait until he produces the goods on race day.

Filly by Dundeel on debut. Recent trial form has been pretty solid. Was runner-up in a trial at Avondale on November 14 over 1000m. Watch for any market confidence.

First starter by Trapeze Artist out of Lizzie L'amour. Has a total of three trials leading in today's debut. Prefer to see under race conditions.