Races ORX New Plymouth - NZ

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation eased back early on 9th of 12 at Waverley on July 25 over 1400m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Another Won't Hurt with 58.5kg at $29.40. When resuming last campaign ran last of 10 at Otaki on November 3 2024 over 1400m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Lemaitre with 56.5kg at $33.70. Prefer later on.

Four-year-old gelding (Eminent - Quest For Quality) who was bought for NZD $ 20,000 (NZB 2023 Karaka - Book 2). He has six recent trials prior to his debut today. Was runner-up in a trial at Avondale on December 16 over 1300m. Looks set for a bold opening.

Third race start. First start 10th of 12 at Ellerslie on May 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Fantastic Smile with 58.5kg at $23.90. Returned from break second last of 11 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1150m, 7 len behind Cosmopolitan carrying 58.5kg at $18.60. Hard to be diving in at this stage of the prep.

Dual acceptor. Had two starts to date. At debut, 4th in a small field at Trentham on October 18 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Yamal carrying 57.5kg at $5.40. Second-up 2nd of 8 at this track on December 4 over 1200m, on heavy track; nose behind See You In Beijing carrying 57kg at $4.70. Tough to beat.

Last start raced on the pace when 2nd of 10 at this track on December 27 over 1400m, slow going 1.5 len behind Wild At Heart with 56.5kg at $4.40. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Otaki on December 19 over 1400m, slow going 1.4 len behind John Doe carrying 56.5kg at $36.40. Expected to be in the finish.

At debut, 2nd of 9 at this track on November 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; nose behind Justice For All carrying 57.5kg at $8.40. Should take the next step today and is a major player.

Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after four months didn't finish the race at this track December 27 over 1400m. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Hawera on August 10 over 1400m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Humza Bey with 56.5kg at $11.70. Can do much better this time with the run under her belt.

Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign tenth of 13 at Ruakaka July 12 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 18 len behind Ascension carrying 56.5kg at $23.10. On debut fourth of 12 at Tauranga May 28 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Prudentia carrying 56.5kg at $21.40. Expecting her to hit the ground running this campaign.

On debut. Four-year-old mare by Telperion out of Freelinks. At the most recent trial was out of the placings at Foxton over 1000m December 16. Expected to be in the finish.

Five-year-old mare by The Bold One out of Tigris who has taken a long time to make it to the track. Has had no recent barrier trials. Watch for any market moves.

Second-up. First-up after six months 8th of 11 at Tauranga on December 12 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Belle Noire carrying 56.5kg at $11.30. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Matamata on May 14 over 1400m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Pistol Whip carrying 56.5kg at $10.80. Rates highly and can do much better this time.

Dual acceptor. Was well in the market at debut, 7th of 10 at this track on November 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Laura's Legacy carrying 55.5kg at $4.20. Has winning claims with the benefit of that run.

First starter by Derryn out of Blue Rata Jewel. Has a total of two trials leading in today's debut. Tough assignment.

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