Races ORX Otaki - NZ

Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 10 at this track on December 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Cremant with 55.5kg at $7.50. Before that 3rd of 11 at Trentham on December 14 over 1200m, 4 len behind Precipice carrying 57.5kg at $22. Going well and another bold showing is expected.

Second run back. First-up after a year 7th of 10 at this track on December 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Top Of The Pack carrying 58.5kg at $33.50. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Tauherenikau 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 10 2024 over 1000m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Shezahappyone with 54.5kg at $40.30. Strips fitter and is among the chances.

Four-year-old gelding making debut by Derryn out of Party Ice. Purchased for NZD $ 25,000 (NZB 2023 Karaka - Book 2). Won a barrier trial at Foxton over 1000m May 27. Wide barrier to overcome. No surprise to see him in the finish.

Gelding by Darci Brahma making his first appearance. Ran 3rd in a Te Awamutu trial over 1150m on November 18. No surprise to see him feature.

Resuming after a ten months break. Finished off last campaign second of 10 at Hawera March 26 over 1400m, soft track; 0.8 len behind Elle Sourit carrying 56.5kg at $4. On debut second of 9 at Waverley January 29 over 1200m, 2 len behind Dramatic Miss carrying 56.5kg at $36.90. Can measure up.

Third-up today. First-up second last of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 4 over 1200m, in the wet; 3 len behind See You In Beijing with 56.5kg at $4.50. Second run from a spell 4th of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 27 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Zimomo carrying 56.5kg at $4.40. Looks ready to win.

Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at Hawera March 26 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Tullamore Dew carrying 56kg at $8.90. On debut third of 8 at Wanganui February 21 over 1200m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Colour Chart carrying 55.5kg at $10.50. Must be respected.

Cydne Evans trained four-year-old mare lining up for debut. Won a recent Foxton trial. Worth watching for any market moves.

Mare by Shalaa facing the starter for the first time. Trialled on May 27 at Foxton over 1000m and finished seventh. Worth including.

Jumped at long odds at debut, 8th of 10 at this track on December 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Top Of The Pack carrying 56.5kg at $29.70. Poorly drawn and likely to struggle.

Dual acceptor. Second-up. First start 8th of 10 at Wanganui on May 31 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 14 len behind Platinum Diamond carrying 54kg at $31.60. Went for a break before returning 4th of 10 at this track on December 19 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Top Of The Pack with 55kg at $19.30. Thereabouts last time and could sneak a place here.

Dual acceptor. First starter by Zoustar out of Positive Problems purchased for AUD $ 450,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Gold Coast Yearling Sale). Has a total of five trials leading in today's debut. Prefer to see.

Dual acceptor. First starter by Super Seth out of Baby Face. Ran second in Avondale trial over 1100m December 16. Inside barrier will assist chances. Looks tested in this line-up.

Dual acceptor. First starter by Savabeel out of Taller. Has a total of two trials prior to her debut today. Tough assignment.

Dual acceptor. Was at long odds at debut, ran last of 10 at this track on December 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 17 len behind Fringes carrying 53.5kg at $40. Don't think she will trouble this field.