Races ORM Rotorua - NZ

Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation third of 15 at Ellerslie Mdn-Sw May 25 over 1600m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Natoya carrying 58.5kg at $5.80. On debut second of 8 at Otaki December 26 over 1200m, soft track; 0.5 len behind Truce with 58.5kg at $6.90. Finds a very nice race to kick off the campaign.

Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 10 at Ellerslie on December 11 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Miss Jones carrying 55.5kg at $18.10. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Tauranga on January 27 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Phoebe Buffay carrying 58.5kg at $6.30. Rates highly and should do much better.

Is first-up after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at Riccarton Park Synthetic August 21 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Celtic Bling with 58.5kg at $10. When resuming last campaign sixth of 10 at Riccarton Park Synthetic May 29 over 1200m, 6 len behind Miss Starlight carrying 56.5kg at $8.60. This is an ideal race to kick off. Everything points to a positive return.

First start. By leading sire Snitzel out of Guiseppina. Won a trial at Pukekohe over 800m December 9. Drawn wide which doesn't help. Big chance to make an immediate impact.

Resuming today after only having had one start and then had three-and-a-half months break. At debut last start 10th of 13 at Trentham on September 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Turn It Up carrying 56kg at $12.60. Had six recent trials to get fit for this. Last trial Was second in an Avondale trial over 800m December 16. Sure to have improved over the break so he can feature.

Second run back. First-up after seven months 9th of 12 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1150m, 11 len behind King's English with 56.5kg at $17.30. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Pukekohe on March 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; nose behind Lady Grey with 57kg at $18.20. Will take a lot from that run and is in the mix.

Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 11 at this track on November 16 over 1230m, slow going 3.5 len behind L'aigle Noir carrying 56.5kg at $22.10. Second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at this track on December 5 over 1230m, slow going 2.5 len behind Lady Impending with 56.5kg at $7.40. Big chance to break through.

At the latest run second last of 10 at Ellerslie on December 11 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Miss Jones with 56.5kg at $13.90. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 14 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Ploy carrying 56.5kg at $16. Might struggle again.

Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 5th of 14 at Matamata on May 14 over 1200m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Viva Glam with 55.5kg at $6.60. Expecting her to hit the ground running this campaign.

Third race start. First start 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. Went for a spell before returning second last of 11 at Tauranga on December 12 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Belle Noire carrying 55.5kg at $17. Expect she'll find this too tough.

On debut. Four-year-old mare by Reliable Man out of Claws Are Out. At the most recent trial finished seventh at Pukekohe over 1100m. Wait and see what she can do.

On debut. Three-year-old filly by Ocean Park out of Urulu. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 800m at Avondale December 16. Prefer to see under race conditions.

Three-year-old filly making debut by Proisir out of Snow Petal. Was third in an Avondale barrier trial over 800m on December 16. Wide barrier to overcome. Keep a close eye on any market push.

Three-year-old filly making debut by Almanzor out of Bavella. Was second in a 900m barrier trial on November 25 at Taupo. Horribly drawn. Expected to feature.

Most recently 6th of 11 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1400m, 5 len behind Stella Ma Bella carrying 55.5kg at $21.30. The start before that 8th of 14 at Avondale on November 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Hey Dana with 55.5kg at $11.60. Will struggle again.

At debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track on December 5 over 1230m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Lady Impending with 56.5kg at $10.40. Strong top-three prospects again.

Was well-supported at debut, 2nd of 10 at this track on December 5 over 1230m, slow going nose behind Cheeky Devil carrying 55.5kg at $2.20. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.

Resuming after a break; only one run when sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 14 at Taupo on October 10 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Aksil carrying 56kg at $3.90. Expecting a effective return.

Third-up today. First-up ran last of 8 at Pukekohe on October 29 over 1200m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Atlanta Gold with 53.5kg at $17.30. Last start 5th of 11 at Tauranga on December 12 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Belle Noire carrying 53.5kg at $38.20. Hard to have in this.

Dual acceptor. At debut, faded in the straight 8th of 12 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1150m, 9 len behind King's English with 58.5kg at $7.90. Might need more race experience.