Races ORX Ruakaka - NZ

Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track on December 17 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Chilling Out carrying 57.5kg at $14. The race before that settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at Arawa Park on November 16 over 1560m, slow going 6 len behind Ammirati carrying 58.5kg at $14.10. Made headway last time. Further improvement is anticipated.

At the latest run 9th of 11 at Taupo on December 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Now Not Never carrying 57kg at $39.10. The race before that second last of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 5 over 1600m, 8 len behind Shamwari carrying 56.5kg at $38.80. Will be harder to beat this time.

First starter. Four-year-old gelding by Sweynesse out of Constanza. At the most recent trial finished fourth on December 16 at Avondale over 1100m. Watch for any market moves.

Second-up. First-up after four months 7th of 9 at this track on December 17 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind I Move Quickly with 57.5kg at $4.30. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at this track on September 3 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Daring Dame with 56kg at $8.20. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.

David Greene trained three-year-old gelding lining up for first race start. Won a recent Pukekohe trial. Big chance to make an immediate impact.

Dual acceptor. Gelding by Almanzor on debut. Ran 3rd in a trial at Pukekohe over 1100m on December 9. Jumps from a favourable gate but happy to watch this time.

First starter by Wrote out of Ethics. Has a total of two trials prior to his debut today. Betting best guide.

Was at long odds at debut, 3rd of 10 at this track on December 17 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Chilling Out carrying 54.5kg at $43.80. Has upside and is worth following up.

Second-up. First-up after four months 9th of 11 at Tauranga on December 12 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Belle Noire with 54.5kg at $9.80. Previously second-up 12th of 14 at Tauranga on June 21 over 1200m, in the wet; 11 len behind Accentuate with 55.5kg at $12.90. Rates highly and should do much better.

Mare by Ace High on debut. Won an Avondale trial over 1000m on November 14. Betting the best guide.

Four-year-old mare (Eminent - Creative) has trialled on five occasions leading into today's race. Fourth over 1300m in a Pukekohe trial on December 9. Looks tested in this line-up.

Third race start today. At long odds at debut, raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 13 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1150m, head behind Get Me An Angel carrying 55kg at $30.70. Last start 2nd of 8 at this track on December 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Cheerio carrying 52kg at $5.50. Close to a win and should prove hard to beat.

Filly by Ocean Park making her first appearance. Ran 3rd in an Avondale trial over 1100m on December 16. No surprise to see her feature.

Filly by Telperion on debut. Finished fifth in a Pukekohe trial over 1100m on December 9. Suited for the place at best.