Races ORM Rotorua - NZ

Last start 7th of 10 at this track on December 5 over 1560m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Predominance carrying 55.5kg at $5.80. The start before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on November 16 over 1560m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Ammirati with 55.5kg at $14.80. Right in the mix.

Is first-up after a break of ten months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Waverley February 28 over 1650m, soft track; 8 len behind Coulthard carrying 58.5kg at $3.30. Previously first up; third of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway Mdn-Sw February 14 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Bay Express carrying 58.5kg at $5.40. Expected to feature.

Peter Lock trained four-year-old gelding lining up for debut. Recent trial winner at Foxton. Don't rule him out.

Jumped at a huge quote at debut, 11th of 14 at Tauranga on December 12 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind Khaleesi carrying 58.5kg at $103. Might need more race experience.

At the latest run 5th of 14 at Matamata on December 19 over 2000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Bharnstorm with 56.5kg at $5.90. The run before that led but faded 3rd of 10 at this track on December 5 over 1560m, slow going 1.5 len behind Predominance with 56.5kg at $4. Sure to prove tough to beat.

Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 14 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1400m, 2 len behind Bethany Dee with 56.5kg at $3.40. Previously second-up settled towards the rear 3rd of 16 at Te Rapa on June 14 over 1400m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Timetoplaythegame with 56.5kg at $10.40. Further improvement in store.

Most recently eased back early on 5th of 9 at this track on December 5 over 1560m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Dragon Blossom carrying 57.5kg at $8.60. Before that 3rd of 15 at Avondale on November 6 over 1600m, slow going 1.3 len behind Protheatrics carrying 57.5kg at $7.20. Great chance to atone.

Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 14 at Tauranga on December 12 over 1500m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Tagalomu carrying 55.5kg at $12.20. Previously second-up 5th of 14 at Tauranga on June 21 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Accentuate carrying 55.5kg at $43.90. Fitter and is a leading contender.

Last start 3rd of 14 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Unwritten carrying 56.5kg at $11.70. Before that 5th of 12 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1150m, 7 len behind King's English carrying 56.5kg at $35.80. Worth including.

Last start 6th of 14 at Tauranga on December 12 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Khaleesi carrying 55kg at $22.80. The race before that 6th of 9 at this track on November 16 over 1230m, on a slow track; 6 len behind To The Max carrying 55kg at $9.90. Strong contender in this.

Jumped at long odds at debut, 12th of 14 at Tauranga on December 12 over 1400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Khaleesi carrying 54kg at $45.10. Worth another chance.

Three-year-old filly making debut by Almanzor out of Choice. Was second in a 1100m barrier trial on December 9 at Pukekohe. Has the pedigree so keep a close eye on any market push.

Jumped at big odds at debut, raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 10 at this track on November 16 over 1560m, on a slow track; 21 len behind Ammirati carrying 55.5kg at $26.10. Look elsewhere.

Second run back. First-up after seven months 7th of 14 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Unwritten carrying 56.5kg at $37. Previously second-up 13th of 17 at Ellerslie on May 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Gate Crashers with 56.5kg at $75.20. Prefer others at this stage.

Third-up today. Resuming raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind New York Belle with 57.5kg at $5.20. Second-up 11th of 14 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1400m, 9 len behind Unwritten carrying 56.5kg at $19. Strips fitter and looks one of the better hopes in the race.

Second-up. First-up after six months 10th of 14 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1400m, 10 len behind Bethany Dee carrying 58.5kg at $62.40. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 4 over 1550m, 22 len behind Savsumfun carrying 57.5kg at $38. Not going well enough.

Dual acceptor. Most recently couldn't go on with it; ran last of 9 at Tauranga on December 12 over 1300m, slow going 12 len behind Unison carrying 55.5kg at $8.50. Before that did the work up front then tired 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. Unlikely to threaten.

Raced two times to date. At debut, 6th of 13 at this track on November 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Burnished carrying 58.5kg at $8.70. Second-up 10th of 14 at Pukekohe on December 6 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Dance The Night with 57.5kg at $17.80. Looks tested again.