Races ORP Taupo - NZ

Returns from a 53-day let-up. Most recently second last of 7 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 5 over 2000m, 9 len behind Willoughby White carrying 56.5kg at $5. Before that 2nd of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on October 24 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Takes Time carrying 56.5kg at $10.30. Can atone.

Most recently raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 14 at Pukekohe on December 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Dance The Night carrying 57.5kg at $9.90. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 13 at Arawa Park on November 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Burnished with 57.5kg at $11.80. Well placed. Racing well and can go on with it.

Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at Ellerslie Mdn-Hwgt May 25 over 2200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Thebudgiesmugla with 69kg at $5.40. On debut fifth of 11 at Pukekohe February 23 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Deadly Desire with 57.5kg at $3. Everything points to a bright return.

Most recently 10th of 12 at Trentham on December 6 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Girl Talk carrying 55kg at $58.80. Before that 5th of 11 at Wanganui on November 29 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind La Prima Dama with 56.5kg at $49.80. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.

Second-up. First start 10th of 13 at Woodville on July 13 over 1600m, on heavy track; 22 len behind Abandonment carrying 66.5kg at $18.50. Returned from break 5th of 14 at Tauranga on December 12 over 1500m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Tagalomu with 58.5kg at $25.30. Looking elsewhere for the winner.

On debut. Four-year-old gelding by Dundeel out of Our Ella Belle. At the most recent trial finished fifth at Pukekohe over 1300m. Has the pedigree so may well pay to keep safe, especially if any market support.

Having third race start. At debut, 6th of 13 at Arawa Park on November 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Burnished carrying 58.5kg at $8.70. Last start 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. Longer journey may help and rates an each way hope.

Raced two times to date. At debut, got back early 8th of 13 at Waipukurau on November 16 over 1600m, 13 len behind Winchester carrying 57.5kg at $10.80. Second-up 5th of 9 at Tauherenikau on December 10 over 1600m, slow going 2.75 len behind Loose Jewels carrying 55.5kg at $12.60. Don't underestimate.

At debut, settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1400m, 5 len behind Oberon carrying 56.5kg at $12.50. Can open his account.

Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 11 at Ruakaka on December 17 over 1600m, slow going 0.6 len behind Sibella carrying 57.5kg at $11.50. The run before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 10 at Arawa Park on December 5 over 1560m, slow going 2.75 len behind Orson Stone with 55.5kg at $22.40. Right in the mix again.

Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Tauranga on December 12 over 2100m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Vendabelle carrying 56.5kg at $10.80. The race before that 5th of 13 at Arawa Park on December 5 over 1950m, slow going 7 len behind Air Dancer carrying 56.5kg at $26.90. Better run last time and can sneak into the finish with a repeat of that run.

Most recently 6th of 10 at Arawa Park on December 5 over 1560m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Orson Stone with 56.5kg at $21.30. Before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 11 at Arawa Park on November 16 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind High Emotion carrying 57.5kg at $45.80. Not doing enough.

Third race start. First start second last of 9 at Te Rapa on July 26 over 1200m, in the wet; 13 len behind Mr Marigold carrying 56.5kg at $63.20. Went for a spell before returning didn't finish the race at Te Aroha December 7 over 1400m. Hard to get excited about her chances.

Last start 12th of 14 at Matamata on December 19 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Los Santos with 55.5kg at $57.70. The start before that second last of 12 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1400m, 8 len behind Shiniqua with 56kg at $18. Happy enough to avoid.

Most recently 9th of 14 at Tauranga on December 12 over 1500m, slow going 7 len behind Tagalomu carrying 55.5kg at $55.60. The run before that 10th of 12 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1150m, 12 len behind King's English with 58.5kg at $53.80. Not going well enough. Looks safely held.

Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 21 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind New York Belle with 56kg at $4.70. Last start got back early 9th of 12 at Ellerslie on December 11 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Day One with 55.5kg at $16. Won't find this as tough so gets chance to open winning account.