Races ORP Taupo - NZ

Resuming after a break; only one run when sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 14 at this track on October 10 over 1300m, slow going 2.5 len behind Aksil carrying 56kg at $3.90. Expected to feature.

Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when second last of 8 at Matamata on June 15 over 1200m, in the wet; 17 len behind Bella's Boy with 57.5kg at $3.10. Can get off the mark.

Colt by Vadamos on debut. Trialled on November 18 at Te Awamutu over 1150m and finished fifth. Capable of a solid performance.

Third race start. First start 4th of 12 at Riccarton Park in the LR Canterbury Belle Stakes on September 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Miss Starlight carrying 56.5kg at $24.80. Returned from break 2nd of 9 at Trentham on December 14 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Cosmic Dream carrying 55.5kg at $4. Should run well again and is definitely in the mix.

Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 12 at Otaki on November 30 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Hoorah Henry with 55kg at $2.40. Before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at Arawa Park on November 16 over 1230m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind To The Max carrying 55kg at $4.40. Should run well again.

Was well-supported at debut, rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 10 at Arawa Park on December 5 over 1230m, slow going nose behind Cheeky Devil carrying 55.5kg at $2.20. Can progress and take this out.

At debut, made ground from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1150m, 5.5 len behind Drops Of God carrying 55kg at $13.10. Will take a lot from that hitout and is a key runner.

At debut, came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 11 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1150m, 0.5 len behind Cosmopolitan with 55kg at $6.10. Makes plenty of appeal.

Back after a long spell. Finished off last campaign 5th of 8 at Te Aroha on June 2 over 1150m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Cream Tart carrying 55.5kg at $5.50. First up last campaign 4th of 7 at Ellerslie on November 30 2024 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Toretto carrying 55.5kg at $8.60. Was runner-up in a trial at Taupo on October 30 over 900m. Capable of a bold return.

At debut, 4th of 13 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1150m, 7 len behind Drops Of God with 55kg at $13.10. Jumps from out wide and prepared to overlook.

Dual acceptor. Filly by Circus Maximus facing the starter for the first time. Won trial at Pukekohe over 1100m on December 9. Capable of a solid performance.

Three-year-old filly lining up for debut. Readied for this with a commanding trial win, scoring by 3 lengths at Pukekohe over 1100m on December 9. Profiles strongly and has ability. Leading chance.

Filly by Circus Maximus making her first appearance. Was runner-up in a trial at Pukekohe on December 9 over 800m. Aided by a nice alley so well worth keeping safe first time out.

Dual acceptor. First starter. Three-year-old filly by Darci Brahma out of Thalassa. At the most recent trial finished fifth at Pukekohe over 800m. Did not show a great deal at the trials and prefer to see in a race before backing.

On debut. Three-year-old gelding by Swiss Ace out of Red Flag. At the most recent trial finished fourth at Pukekohe over 800m. Watch for any market moves.

Dual acceptor. Filly by Contributer on debut. Ran 3rd in a trial at Pukekohe over 800m on December 9. Facing a stiff test.

Three-year-old filly (Ocean Park - Urulu) will no doubt benefit from the three trials prior to her debut today. Fifth over 800m in an Avondale trial on December 16. Tough assignment.