Races ORX Tauranga - NZ

Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation third of 7 at Ruakaka June 28 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Boombox with 56kg at $4.60. On debut seventh of 9 at Ellerslie June 7 over 1200m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Boombox carrying 56kg at $7. Everything points to a bright return.

Form hard to fault. Comes off a 54 day let-up. Last start 4th of 9 at this track on November 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Staphani with 54.5kg at $3.90. The run before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 13 at this track on November 1 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Mission Complete with 54.5kg at $6.30. Sure to prove tough to beat.

Second-up. First start 10th of 13 at Trentham on September 20 over 1200m, slow going 13 len behind Turn It Up carrying 56kg at $12.60. Went for a break before returning sat on the pace when 3rd of 13 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1215m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Sugar Schnapps carrying 54.5kg at $14. Likely to hold the good form and play a major role again.

At debut, 7th of 10 at Ellerslie on December 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Miss Jones carrying 57kg at $5.10. Expect him to run well.

Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old gelding by Per Incanto out of Zaborei. At the most recent trial finished fourth at Te Rapa over 900m. Pay to keep an eye on betting moves.

At debut, 2nd of 7 at Matamata on December 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; head behind Red Pearl with 56kg at $24.90. Big chance to break the maiden status.

At debut, 4th of 13 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1150m, 7 len behind Drops Of God with 55kg at $13.10. Improver who looks ideally placed here. Ready to find winning form.

Was well in the market at debut, 5th of 7 at Matamata on December 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Red Pearl with 56kg at $4.10. Improver who looks ideally placed here. Has ability and can step up with the run under the belt.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 15 at Avondale November 6 over 1400m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Road To Paris carrying 55kg at $9.20. On debut seventh of 12 at Taupo September 17 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Amusement carrying 55kg at $7.50. Among the better chances.

Jumped at long odds at debut, 6th of 13 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1215m, slow going 2.5 len behind Sugar Schnapps carrying 55kg at $27.60. Needs to lift.

At debut, 6th of 10 at Arawa Park on December 5 over 1230m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Cheeky Devil carrying 54.5kg at $15.10. Others preferred.

First starter by Shamus Award out of Fille Champagne purchased for NZD $ 75,000 (NZB 2024 Karaka - Book 1). Has a total of five trials prior to her debut today. Worth consideration.

First starter by Proisir out of Snow Petal purchased for NZD $ 100,000 (NZB 2025 Karaka - Book 1). Has a total of five trials prior to her debut today. Prepared to risk this time from an awkward draw.

Filly by Alabama Express facing the starter for the first time. Was runner-up in a trial at Avondale on December 16 over 800m. Tough assignment.

At debut, 8th of 10 at Arawa Park on December 5 over 1230m, slow going 6 len behind Cheeky Devil carrying 57.5kg at $12.30. Others preferred.

At debut, ran last of 7 at Matamata on December 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Red Pearl carrying 56kg at $8.20. Can't see her playing a major role.

Dual acceptor. Last start raced on the pace before fading ran last of 14 at Matamata on December 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Los Santos carrying 56.5kg at $77.90. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 13 at Waipukurau on November 16 over 1600m, 12 len behind Winchester with 57.5kg at $24.20. Prefer in something easier.