Races ORP Taupo - NZ

Gelding back from a spell of five months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic August 8 over 1300m, 8 len behind Have A Crack with 58.5kg at $9.60. First up last campaign fifth of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic July 30 over 1300m, 4 len behind Deep Water Bay with 58.5kg at $3.70. Expecting a bright return.

Second run back. First-up after five months raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 13 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1150m, 7 len behind Get Me An Angel with 58.5kg at $13. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 18 over 970m, 2.25 len behind Love The Sort with 54.5kg at $2.50. Fitter and is expected to do much better.

Second run back. First-up after five months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1150m, 4 len behind Cosmopolitan with 57.5kg at $60. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Ruakaka on June 28 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Chicago Dream carrying 54.5kg at $44.30. Not keen on his chances.

Second-up. First start 7th of 12 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 18 over 970m, 5.5 len behind Love The Sort with 57.5kg at $8.70. Returned from break faded in the straight ran last of 11 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1150m, 9 len behind Cosmopolitan carrying 58.5kg at $8.60. Strips fitter and expected to figure prominently.

Resuming after a 19 months break. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Matamata June 5 2024 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 25 len behind Princess Chloacey carrying 58.5kg at $12.50. On debut second last of 8 at Ellerslie April 10 2024 over 1100m, 7 len behind Vila Belmiro carrying 58kg at $16.70. Will take great benefit from this run.

At debut, did the work up front then tired 6th of 11 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1150m, slow going 5.5 len behind Sibling Rivalry with 57.5kg at $19. Can measure up.

First starter by Shalaa out of Wendover. Only trial was October 29 2024 at Te Awamutu when third over 850m. Wide barrier no help. Profiles well and a bold run is expected.

Mare back from a spell of seven months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 13 at Te Rapa May 31 over 1200m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Illuminated Miss with 56.5kg at $3.10. First up last campaign second of 8 at Matamata March 12 over 1050m, soft track; 0.8 len behind Miriam with 55.5kg at $1.60. Should give a great sight.

At debut, held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Arawa Park on December 5 over 1230m, slow going 1.75 len behind Lady Impending carrying 56.5kg at $10.40. Expected to go well with that run under her belt.

Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 8 at Pukekohe on October 29 over 1200m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Atlanta Gold carrying 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. Further improvement is on the cards.

Resumes. Finished off last campaign when last of 10 at Ellerslie in the G3 Gold Trail Stakes September 6 over 1200m, soft track; 7 len behind Lollapalooza with 56.5kg at $28.10. First up last campaign ran last of 9 at this track August 17 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 13 len behind In Haste with 55.5kg at $29.10. Expected to feature.

Peter Lock trained three-year-old filly lining up for debut. Won a recent trial at Te Awamutu. Should measure up.

Cody Cole trained three-year-old filly lining up for debut. Won her latest trial. Good draw will assist chances. Big chance to make an immediate impact.

Dual acceptor. Three-year-old filly (Contributer - Roc De Chine) will no doubt benefit from the three trials prior to her debut today. Was third in a Pukekohe barrier trial over 800m on December 9. Looks tested in this line-up.

He is resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at Te Rapa May 31 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Eagle Rock with 57.5kg at $9.10. On debut sixth of 13 at Matamata April 17 over 1400m, soft track; 5 len behind Urlar with 58kg at $7.90. Prefer to see how he returns.

Racing second-up today. Last start 2nd of 10 at Ellerslie on December 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Miss Jones carrying 58.5kg at $13.30. At only start last preparation 9th of 12 at Happy Valley on February 5 over 1200m, 4 len behind Fortune Whiskey with 54.5kg at $15. Should run well again and is definitely in the mix.

Dual acceptor. Three-year-old filly (Circus Maximus - Biddable). She has three recent trials leading in today's debut. Won her most recent trial at Pukekohe over 1100m on December 9. Don't rule her out.

Dual acceptor. Three-year-old filly (Darci Brahma - Thalassa) has trialled on three occasions leading into today's race. Fifth over 800m in a Pukekohe trial on December 9. Unlikely to find enough improvement to trouble these.

Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when settled back and ran on when 7th of 9 at Waverley 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 21 over 1100m, slow going 8 len behind Belzoni carrying 55.5kg at $3.30. No surprise to see her in the finish.