Races ORX Tauranga - NZ

Back after a long spell. Only had one start last preparation 9th of 12 at Happy Valley on February 5 over 1200m, 4 len behind Fortune Whiskey carrying 54.5kg at $15. When resuming last campaign 2nd of 11 at Happy Valley on October 16 2024 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Victorythirtythree with 55kg at $3.90. Ran 3rd in a trial at Taupo over 900m on November 25. Everything points to a effective return.

First starter by Darci Brahma out of Pamperos. Has a total of six trials leading in today's debut. Worth considering.

Gelding by Preferment making his first appearance. Runner-up in a Te Awamutu trial over 1150m on November 18. Pay to keep an eye on betting moves.

Three-year-old gelding making debut by Embellish out of Stylish Achiever. Won a barrier trial at Avondale over 1000m November 14. Can make an immediate impact.

Gelding by El Roca on debut. Won trial at Te Awamutu over 1150m on November 18. Aided by a nice alley and is sure to be well fancied.

Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 15 at Ellerslie F&M Mdn-Sw May 7 over 1400m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Perugia with 57.5kg at $10.40. On debut seventh of 11 at Te Aroha November 12 2024 over 1150m, soft track; 5 len behind Our Allie Be with 55.5kg at $6.20. Everything points to a positive return.

Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Arawa Park August 13 over 1400m, in the wet; 6 len behind Life Of Riley carrying 57.5kg at $9.70. On debut third of 13 at this track May 28 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4 len behind MacAllan with 54.5kg at $27.80. Expecting a strong run fresh.

Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Pukekohe June 25 over 1400m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Santita with 53.5kg at $9.60. On debut second last of 10 at Ellerslie April 9 over 1200m, soft track; 9 len behind Lotus carrying 55.5kg at $19.80. Expecting a effective return.

At debut, eased back early on 7th of 10 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Karyon with 54kg at $11.80. Expected to be competitive.

Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 9th of 13 at Ellerslie on May 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Sir Fergus carrying 56.5kg at $9.50. Expected to feature.

Second run back. Comes off a 44-day let-up. First-up after five months ran last of 8 at Pukekohe on October 29 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Atlanta Gold with 53.5kg at $17.30. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at this track on May 28 over 1400m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Vadanova with 54.5kg at $15.90. Looking elsewhere.

Was at big odds at debut, raced on the pace when 2nd of 13 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1150m, head behind Get Me An Angel with 55kg at $30.70. Should progress from that first-up run.

Is first-up after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Cambridge Synthetic August 20 over 1300m, 11 len behind Liechtenstein carrying 52kg at $8.70. First up last campaign eighth of 11 at Ruakaka 2yo SWP July 12 over 1200m, on heavy track; 18 len behind Yokozuna with 55kg at $6.30. Everything points to a effective return.

Filly by Ribchester making her first appearance. Was runner-up in a trial at Te Awamutu on November 18 over 850m. Prepared to risk first time out.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation 14th of 17 at Ellerslie May 7 over 1600m, soft track; 11 len behind Gate Crashers with 56.5kg at $19.50. On debut fifth of 7 at Taupo February 26 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Mille Grazie with 57kg at $19.30. Looks all set for a bright return.

Resuming after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at Arawa Park July 2 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Mitonic with 56.5kg at $31.40. When resuming last campaign ran last of 14 at Matamata May 14 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 14 len behind Viva Glam carrying 55.5kg at $15. Will improve on whatever she does in this.

Resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Not seen since he finished last of 10 at Te Rapa May 24 over 1400m, soft track; 11 len behind Acapelago carrying 55kg at $62.10. On debut ninth of 11 at Ellerslie May 7 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Paravane with 56.5kg at $14.50. May need this run.

Three-year-old gelding (Ardrossan - Escalera) has trialled on three occasions leading into today's race. Was second in a Te Awamutu trial over 850m November 18. Looks tested in this line-up.

Dual acceptor. He is resuming after a 11 months break. Not seen since he finished last of 12 at Sha Tin All Weather December 29 over 1200m, 15 len behind Jolly Companion with 56kg at $73. On debut fifth of 10 at Happy Valley September 18 2024 over 1200m, 2 len behind Golden Luck with 58.5kg at $9.50. Might be better off following this run.

Dual acceptor. Resuming after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Te Aroha Mdn-Hwgt September 21 over 2200m, in the wet; 26 len behind Tempest Moon carrying 68.5kg at $38.40. First up last campaign ninth of 13 at Matamata December 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Cognoscenti carrying 58.5kg at $100.50. Will need this run.