Races ORX Otaki - NZ

Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 14 at Trentham on December 14 over 1400m, 3 len behind Right Of Appeal carrying 58.5kg at $25.90. Second run from a spell 2nd of 11 at this track on December 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Dark And Dusty with 57.5kg at $13.60. Sure to be a major player.

Four-year-old gelding (Shalaa - Alsace). He has five recent trials leading in today's debut. Won his most recent trial at Foxton over 1400m on December 16. Expected to measure up.

Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 12 at Waipukurau on November 16 over 1200m, 7 len behind Zorero carrying 56.5kg at $44.60. Second run from a spell ran last of 12 at Trentham on December 6 over 1300m, slow going 8 len behind Thorax with 57kg at $94.80. Can't entertain on that form.

Most recently sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 10 at this track on December 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Pinker carrying 57.5kg at $7.90. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Wanganui on November 29 over 1600m, slow going 1.5 len behind Croix De Guerre carrying 58.5kg at $35.30. Nicely placed to bounce back.

Four-year-old gelding (Proisir - Ticket To Ride) will no doubt benefit from the six trials leading in today's debut. Was third in a Foxton trial over 1400m on December 16. Importantly has a nice gate but won't find this an easy assignment.

Lining up for just third start. At debut, 9th of 12 at Waipukurau on November 16 over 1200m, 8 len behind Zorero with 55kg at $22.80. Second-up 6th of 10 at this track on December 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Fringes with 54.5kg at $27. Well placed this time and is worth another chance.

At debut, second last of 10 at this track on December 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Fringes with 55.5kg at $21. Don't think he will trouble this field.

Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old gelding by Reliable Man out of Style Queen. At the most recent trial finished fifth at a Pukekohe over 1100m December 9. Looks ready to run a big race.

Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at Tauherenikau on January 2 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Dancing Shadow carrying 56.5kg at $2. Before that did the work up front then tired 5th of 11 at Tauherenikau on December 10 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Unusual Invader carrying 56.5kg at $2.50. Tough to beat if near her best.

Second run back. Comes off a 54-day let-up. First-up after five months led to the turn then faded 5th of 14 at Waipukurau on November 16 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Thrilling with 54.5kg at $25.70. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Awapuni Synthetic on May 25 over 1700m, 3 len behind Wal with 56.5kg at $6.70. Expecting her to kick on with that first run out of the way.

Most recently 9th of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Bubbles Up carrying 57.5kg at $41.30. Before that 10th of 12 at Trentham on December 6 over 1300m, slow going 6 len behind Thorax carrying 53kg at $73. Will need to do a lot more.

At debut, 7th of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 27 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Wild At Heart with 54.5kg at $19.60. Can feature with that run under her belt.

Raced two times to date. At debut, ran last of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 21 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Laura's Legacy carrying 55.5kg at $13. Last start eased back early on 6th of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 27 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Wild At Heart with 55kg at $21.90. In the mix.

Jumped at long odds at debut, eased back early on 8th of 14 at Tauranga on December 12 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Khaleesi carrying 55kg at $29.60. Can do better. Can feature with that run under her belt.

Second-up. First-up after eight months 7th of 12 at this track on December 19 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind John Doe with 56.5kg at $19.60. Previously second-up eased back early on 9th of 14 at Hawera on March 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Proboy with 55kg at $29. Strong contender on her best form.

Last start second last of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 31 over 2000m, in the wet; 24 len behind French Thinker carrying 58.5kg at $15.80. The start before that did the work up front then tired 8th of 12 at this track on December 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind John Doe with 55.5kg at $33.80. Impossible to recommend.

At the latest run eased back early on 7th of 11 at this track on December 26 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Dark And Dusty carrying 56.5kg at $19.60. Before that 10th of 14 at Trentham on December 14 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Right Of Appeal with 54.5kg at $25.40. Looks tested in this field.

At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at this track on December 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Pinker carrying 56.5kg at $38.10. The start before that 8th of 14 at Wanganui on November 29 over 2040m, slow going 10 len behind Platinum Goddess with 56.5kg at $38.50. Struggling to make an impact lately and others appeal more.