Races ORX New Plymouth - NZ

Gelding back from a spell of ten weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at this track October 24 over 2000m, in the wet; 14 len behind Takes Time with 53kg at $2.50. First up last campaign third in a small field at this track September 13 over 1200m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Tulsa King carrying 53kg at $4. Definite winning hope.

Racing well recently. Last start 4th in a small field at this track on December 4 over 1100m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Waka with 55.5kg at $9.50. The race before that 3rd of 10 at this track on November 21 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Laura's Legacy with 55.5kg at $12.30. Nicely placed and expected to go a lot better.

Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 56-day let-up. Last start 4th of 12 at this track on November 5 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Ashoka with 54.5kg at $26.30. The race before that second last in a small field at this track on October 24 over 1200m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Circus Dancer with 57.5kg at $4.80. Hard to beat on his best form.

At debut, 5th of 12 at this track on November 5 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Ashoka carrying 57kg at $10.20. Expected to do much better.

Three-year-old gelding making debut by Wootton Bassett out of Tingu. Won a barrier trial at Taupo over 900m November 25 then followed up with a Was third in a Pukekohe barrier trial over 1100m on December 9. Worth considering.

Third race start. First start second last of 9 at Wanganui on March 15 over 1200m, 12 len behind War Princess with 56kg at $4.30. Went for a break before returning 7th of 13 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1150m, 11 len behind Drops Of God with 57kg at $6.20. Will come on from that run and is likely to feature.

First-starter by U S Navy Flag out of Sister Monica. Tough to line up. Can measure up.

Three-year-old gelding who is first starter by Darci Brahma out of Porotene Park. Not seen publicly in trials. Must be kept safe.

Dual acceptor. Was well-supported at debut, 3rd in a small field at this track on December 4 over 1100m, in the wet; 3 len behind Waka carrying 55.5kg at $3.50. Should be in the finish.

At debut, 5th of 7 at this track on November 5 over 1400m, 6 len behind Sweet Talkin Gal with 55.5kg at $7.40. Will take a lot from that hitout and is a key runner.

First starter by Savabeel out of Urban. Has a total of eight trials leading in today's debut. Wait and see what she can do.

Third race start. First start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Te Aroha on January 4 over 1000m, slow going 8 len behind Tale Of The Gypsy carrying 55.5kg at $23.10. Went for a break before returning 6th of 13 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1150m, 9 len behind Drops Of God with 55kg at $10.40. Strips fitter and should be in the mix.

Dual acceptor. Raced two times to date. At debut, 4th in a small field at Trentham on October 18 over 1200m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Yamal with 57.5kg at $5.40. Last start 2nd of 8 at this track on December 4 over 1200m, on a wet track; nose behind See You In Beijing carrying 57kg at $4.70. Don't underestimate.

Dual acceptor. Was well in the market at debut, 7th of 10 at this track on November 21 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Laura's Legacy carrying 55.5kg at $4.20. Prefer to see her find some form before recommending.