Races ORM Rotorua - NZ

At debut, 4th of 11 at Ellerslie on November 29 over 1300m, slow going 1.5 len behind Lyin' Eyes carrying 57kg at $11.50. Promising type with upside.

Gelding by Almanzor facing the starter for the first time. Finished fourth in a Pukekohe trial over 1300m on December 9. Strong chance to break through. Importantly has a nice gate and looks primed to play a major role.

Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at this track on December 5 over 1230m, slow going 2.5 len behind Cheeky Devil with 57.5kg at $15.90. The run before that 5th of 11 at this track on November 16 over 1230m, slow going 4 len behind L'aigle Noir carrying 57kg at $31.10. Looks well placed and can play a big role.

Three-year-old gelding (Contributer - Moyrabella). Tony Pike has him ready for this with five recent trials leading in today's debut. Won his most recent trial at Avondale over 1100m on December 16. Sure to have admirers.

Gelding by Redwood on debut. Won trial at Te Awamutu over 1150m on November 18. Looks all set to run well.

First starter by Zoustar - Red Hearts. Has run a number of unimpressive trials prior to his debut today. Big chance to make an immediate impact.

Second-up. First start 5th of 10 at Pukekohe 2&3yo Mdn-Sw on June 25 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Moneypenny with 55.5kg at $18.20. Returned from break 9th of 11 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1400m, 11 len behind Stella Ma Bella carrying 57.5kg at $7. Will come on from that run and is one of the leading chances.

Jumped at very long odds at debut, second last of 11 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1400m, 16 len behind Stella Ma Bella carrying 57.5kg at $58.10. Drawn the carpark and prepared to overlook.

On debut. Three-year-old gelding by King Of Comedy out of Lispenard. At the most recent trial finished seventh at Pukekohe over 1100m. Prefer to see how he handles race day.

Comes off a 31 day let-up. At the latest run came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1400m, neck behind Shiniqua with 53kg at $30.90. The run before that 7th of 14 at Avondale on November 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Hey Dana carrying 55.5kg at $21.30. One of the main contenders.

Raced two times to date. At debut, settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Taupo on October 10 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5 len behind General Menari carrying 55.5kg at $14.20. Last start 4th of 14 at Avondale on November 6 over 1200m, slow going 1.3 len behind Hey Dana carrying 55.5kg at $4.70. Heading the right way and can break through.

At debut, 6th of 10 at this track on December 5 over 1230m, slow going 4.5 len behind Cheeky Devil with 54.5kg at $15.10. Looking to others.

Three-year-old filly (Circus Maximus - Supreme) will no doubt benefit from the four trials leading in today's debut. Fourth over 1100m in a Pukekohe trial on December 9. Watch for any market moves.

First starter by Per Incanto out of Dreamer. Has a total of three trials leading in today's debut. Facing a stiff test.

Jumped at very long odds at debut, raced on the pace before fading ran last of 13 at Pukekohe on November 8 over 1600m, 25 len behind Ariadne with 55.5kg at $68.80. Finished sixth in a Te Awamutu trial over 1150m on November 18. Others look better prospects.

At debut, ran last of 13 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1150m, 29 len behind Drops Of God carrying 55kg at $17.50. Has upside and may pay to follow up.

Lining up for just third start. At debut, raced behind the speed prior to fading 11th of 13 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1150m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Rise Companions carrying 55kg at $18.20. Second-up eased back early on 7th of 10 at this track on December 5 over 1230m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Cheeky Devil with 55.5kg at $47.40. More improvement needed to be competitive.

Third race start. First start ran last of 11 at Te Rapa on April 26 over 1200m, slow going 18 len behind Lubeck with 56kg at $50.10. Went for a break before returning second last of 11 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1400m, 13 len behind That's Gold carrying 57.5kg at $78.90. Will need more time.

Dual acceptor. Resuming after a spell of eight months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Riccarton Park Synthetic in the LR May 3 over 1200m, 6 len behind Lucy In The Sky with 55kg at $15. First up last campaign fourth in a small field at Trentham April 12 over 1300m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Faultless carrying 55kg at $1.40. Resumes after a recent trial win. Capable of a bold return.

Dual acceptor. Three-year-old filly (Telperion - Orangutan) has trialled on four occasions leading into today's race. Fourth at Avondale in a 1100m trial on December 16. Prefer to see.