Races ORX Otaki - NZ

Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at New Plymouth Raceway November 5 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Ashoka with 54.5kg at $26.30. On debut seventh of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway September 13 over 990m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Our Time Keeper carrying 56kg at $3.40. Top hope.

Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when ran last of 7 at Tauherenikau on January 2 2025 over 1000m, slow going 4.5 len behind In The Air carrying 57kg at $3.10. Everything points to a bright return.

First starter by Banquo out of On Screen. Trialled once on September 16 at Foxton when second over 1000m. Wide barrier no help. Looks set for a bold opening.

Raced twice to date. At debut, did the work up front then tired second last of 12 at Wanganui on November 22 over 1340m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Tommy Star with 57kg at $12.80. Second-up second last of 14 at Trentham on December 14 over 1400m, 8 len behind Right Of Appeal with 57kg at $18. This more suitable so gets chance to open winning account.

Dual acceptor. Third race start. First start 8th of 10 at Wanganui on May 31 over 1200m, on a wet track; 14 len behind Platinum Diamond with 54kg at $31.60. Went for a spell before returning 4th of 10 at this track on December 19 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Top Of The Pack carrying 55kg at $19.30. Strips fitter and should be in the mix.

Most recently 6th of 9 at Trentham on December 14 over 1000m, 8 len behind Cosmic Dream carrying 55.5kg at $60.40. Before that ran last in a small field at Wanganui on November 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Passiflora with 52kg at $39.10. Likely to find this out of reach.

Had two starts to date. At debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Wanganui on November 22 over 1340m, slow going 2 len behind Tommy Star carrying 54kg at $8.20. Second-up 5th of 9 at Trentham on December 14 over 1000m, 5 len behind Cosmic Dream with 55.5kg at $14.20. This doesn't look as tough so gets chance to break through.

Kevin & Stephen Gray, Copper Belt Lodge trained three-year-old filly lining up for first race start. Looked good in a recent trial win. Inside barrier will assist chances. Shapes as a leading prospect.

Filly by The Bold One making her first appearance. Won trial at Foxton over 1000m on December 16. Big chance to make an immediate impact.

At the latest run 8th of 10 at this track on December 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Cremant with 54kg at $17.20. Before that 5th of 9 at Tauherenikau on December 10 over 1000m, slow going 8 len behind Falcrests Belle carrying 54kg at $23.30. Right in the mix.

Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Ellerslie October 25 over 1400m, soft track; 7 len behind Belle Cheval carrying 55.5kg at $5.70. On debut fifth of 11 at Te Rapa 3yo Mdn-Sw August 23 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Quantum Legend with 55.5kg at $7.20. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.

At debut, second last of 10 at Taupo on December 28 over 1100m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Written Glow carrying 55kg at $12.90. Worth another chance.

Returns to racing after just one start. Back after eight months break. At debut last start second last of 7 at Trentham 2yo SWP on May 10 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 13 len behind Country Salon with 54kg at $8.50. Had two recent trials to get ready for this. Last trial fifth over 1000m in a Foxton trial on December 16. Should give a bold showing on home track first-up.

Dual acceptor. Was at big odds at debut, ran last of 10 at this track on December 26 over 1400m, slow going 17 len behind Fringes carrying 53.5kg at $40. Has a lot of work to do.

Dual acceptor. First start. By leading sire Zoustar out of Positive Problems. Purchased for AUD $ 450,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Gold Coast Yearling Sale). Fifth at Pukekohe in a 1100m trial on December 9. Is expected to go close from an inside gate.

Dual acceptor. First starter by Super Seth out of Baby Face. Trialled once on December 16 at Avondale when second over 1100m. Prefer to see.

Dual acceptor. First starter by Savabeel out of Taller. Has a total of two trials leading in today's debut. Watch for any market moves.