Races ORX New Plymouth - NZ

Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at Avondale July 16 over 1600m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Gina Rosa with 57.5kg at $4.40. On debut fourth of 10 at Te Aroha June 22 over 1400m, in the wet; 6 len behind Pixie with 57.5kg at $9.40. This is an ideal race to kick off. Everything points to a bright return.

Dual acceptor. At debut, did the work up front then tired 8th of 12 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1150m, 9 len behind King's English with 58.5kg at $7.90. Likely to feature.

Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 6th of 10 at this track on June 10 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 18 len behind Last Souvenir with 54.5kg at $15.30. Has claims if presented on song.

Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at Wanganui June 14 over 1340m, in the wet; 28 len behind Ma Te Wa with 56kg at $43.50. On debut second last of 12 at Woodville April 30 over 1100m, soft track; 22 len behind Andantino carrying 54.5kg at $34.80. May need this run.

Gelding by Saxon Warrior making his first appearance. Finished fourth in an Avondale trial over 1000m on November 14. Facing a stiff test.

First starter by Fabulous out of La Sizeranne. Has a total of two trials leading in today's debut. Did not show a great deal at the trials and prefer to see in a race before backing.

Lining up for just third start. At debut, 7th of 13 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1150m, slow going 8 len behind Rise Companions carrying 58.5kg at $7.90. Last start 7th of 11 at Ellerslie on November 29 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Lyin' Eyes carrying 58.5kg at $27.30. One of the chances.

Four-year-old gelding making debut by Proisir out of One Swanstonstreet. Purchased for NZD $ 260,000 (NZB 2023 Karaka - Book 1). Was second in a 1100m trial on November 25 at Taupo. Wide barrier to overcome. Worth watching despite an awkward draw.

At debut, second last of 14 at Tauranga on December 12 over 1400m, on a slow track; 17 len behind Khaleesi carrying 57kg at $18.60. Prefer to see him find some form before recommending.

Dual acceptor. Resumes after a break of seven months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw May 24 over 1600m, soft track; a neck behind Zanzibar carrying 56.5kg at $3.90. First up last campaign fourth in a small field at Waverley April 10 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Palmarow carrying 56kg at $2.80. Should give a great sight.

Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Otaki on December 19 over 1400m, slow going 1.4 len behind John Doe with 56.5kg at $36.40. The race before that second last of 12 at Otaki on November 30 over 1200m, 10 len behind Hoorah Henry with 56.5kg at $43. Not far away last time. Strong contender on her best form.

Four-year-old mare (Eminent - Wild About Me). She has three recent trials leading in today's debut. Won her most recent trial at Foxton over 1200m on December 16. Promising type who should be primed to play a major role.

Dual acceptor. First starter. Four-year-old mare by Staphanos out of Getalonghome Cindy. At the most recent trial finished fifth on December 2 at Woodville over 1000m. Wait and see her under race conditions.

Dual acceptor. At debut, ran last of 10 at this track on November 21 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Laura's Legacy carrying 55.5kg at $13. Improvement likely.

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 with 55kg at $1.40. Everything points to a positive return.

Dual acceptor. Filly by Darci Brahma making her first appearance. Ran 3rd in a trial at Pukekohe over 1300m on December 9. Facing a stiff test.