Races ORX New Plymouth - NZ

Returns from a 47-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 10 at Waverley on November 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Belles Beau with 52kg at $27.40. The race before that sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 7 at Tauherenikau on November 9 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Driftin carrying 59.5kg at $4.60. Sure to be thereabouts.

Resumes after a break of ten months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at Matamata March 1 over 1200m, 2 len behind December with 57.5kg at $5.40. Previously first up; sixth of 9 at Taupo September 20 2024 over 1100m, soft track; 2.75 len behind My Annie Belle with 57kg at $3.60. Expecting a strong run fresh.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd of 7 at Tauherenikau on November 9 over 1000m, slow going 2.25 len behind Driftin carrying 56kg at $7. Last start 8th of 13 at Trentham on December 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Foreverintime with 58kg at $20.80. Sure to be thereabouts.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 12 at Wanganui on November 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Cooper with 57.5kg at $10.50. Last start raced on the pace before fading 11th of 13 at Trentham on December 6 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Foreverintime carrying 57kg at $18.30. Well placed and can do much better.

Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at Trentham January 18 over 1200m, 5 len behind Ballon D'or with 56kg at $2.10. On debut favourite; won by 2 len this track December 5 2024 over 1100m on heavy track defeating Royal Sovereigns carrying 55.5kg at $5. Everything points to a bright return.

Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 11 at Waverley September 28 over 1400m, soft track; 3 len behind Freebelle with 55kg at $6.70. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len Cambridge Synthetic August 8 over 970m defeating Brazen Affair with 53kg at $6.30. Hard to stop.

Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 14 at Te Rapa on December 13 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Britannia Gold carrying 55kg at $27. The start before that second last of 13 at Tauranga on November 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Charmrose carrying 55kg at $10. Can improve again. Likely to feature.

Second run back. First-up after six months won by 3 len at Te Aroha November 26 over 1150m defeating Hot Card carrying 54kg at $3.80. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Te Rapa on May 31 over 1100m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Tristar carrying 55.5kg at $7.30. Big chance to make it back-to-back wins. Fitter and looks one of the key chances.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Freshened for 47 days. First-up second last of 13 at Tauherenikau on November 1 over 1300m, slow going 8 len behind Thooza carrying 55kg at $23.60. Last start 9th of 11 at Waverley on November 14 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Hinekaha carrying 52kg at $51.30. Worth following up.

Second run back. First-up after seven months 8th of 11 at Te Rapa on December 20 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Basel Warrior carrying 53.5kg at $18.20. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Te Rapa on November 9 2024 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Force Of Nature carrying 56.5kg at $12.40. Rates highly and can do much better this time.

Returns from a 46-day let-up. Last start 10th of 13 at Tauranga on November 15 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Charmrose with 54.5kg at $29.10. The start before that 4th of 10 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Bak Da Angel carrying 54kg at $6.20. Will need to improve significantly.