Races ORP Tauherenikau - NZ

Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 8 at this track on November 9 over 1000m, on a slow track; neck behind Nedelin with 58.5kg at $7.20. Second-up 6th of 11 at Trentham on December 14 over 1200m, 6 len behind Precipice carrying 58.5kg at $7.60. Certainly worth another chance.

Four-year-old gelding making debut by Darci Brahma out of Veronica Hall. Won a trial over 1000m at Woodville on December 2. Watch for any market confidence.

Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at Waverley September 28 over 1200m, soft track; 8 len behind Shameless Star carrying 54.5kg at $11.10. On debut third in a small field at Otaki September 6 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2.75 len behind My Ferrari carrying 57.5kg at $7.70. Expecting a bright return.

Third race start today. At debut, ran last of 12 at Waverley on September 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Shameless Star with 55kg at $16.60. Second-up second last of 12 at Waipukurau on November 16 over 1200m, 10 len behind Zorero carrying 57kg at $16.40. Nicely placed to get off the mark this time.

Third-up today. First-up 7th of 12 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 5 over 1200m, 6 len behind Ashoka with 56.5kg at $14.70. Last start 3rd of 9 at this track on December 10 over 1000m, slow going 7 len behind Falcrests Belle carrying 54.5kg at $15.90. Looks well placed to play a big role.

Last start 6th of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 27 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Zimomo carrying 53.5kg at $3.30. The run before that 9th of 11 at Trentham on December 14 over 1200m, 9 len behind Precipice with 55.5kg at $24.70. Strong contender on her best form.

Second-up. Promising on debut ran last in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on December 5 2024 over 1100m, in the wet; 11 len behind Almakeitgood with 55.5kg at $3.50. Returned from break 4th of 9 at Trentham on December 14 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Cosmic Dream carrying 55.5kg at $5.10. Plenty of improvement to come.

Since last run she has trialed at Avondale over 800m on 16/12/2025; Last outing ran last of 8 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind War Princess with 54kg at $14.50. Run before fifth of 12 at Taupo October 10 over 1000m, soft track; 3 len behind Hot Card with 54kg at $8.90. Well suited here and is sure to feature prominently.

Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos trained three-year-old filly lining up for debut. Impressive winner at her only trial. Good draw will assist chances. Chances aided by an inside gate.

First starter by Ardrossan out of Miss Adventure purchased for NZD $ 1,000 (Gavelhouse 2025 Thoroughbred 13 October auction). Has a total of three trials prior to her debut today. Did not show a great deal at the trials and prefer to see in a race before backing.