Races ORX Te Rapa - NZ

Dual acceptor. Is first-up after a break of 12 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fifth of 11 at Ellerslie October 25 over 1400m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Belle Cheval carrying 57.5kg at $5.30. First up last campaign third of 10 at Tauranga October 1 over 1200m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Rising Star carrying 57.5kg at $4.80. Key runner.

At debut, 2nd of 11 at Tauranga on January 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Panther with 57kg at $5.50. Rates highly and can go to the next level.

Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 21 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Laura's Legacy with 57.5kg at $5.80. Second run from a spell 5th of 9 at this track on December 20 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Confesara carrying 57.5kg at $15. Rates highly and is among the chances.

Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 9 at this track on December 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Confesara with 56.5kg at $3.50. The run before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 14 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Ploy with 55kg at $3.30. Genuine type who is ready to run well.

Dual acceptor. Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 7 at Matamata on December 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Red Pearl with 56kg at $2.30. The run before that 3rd of 13 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1150m, 1.5 len behind Get Me An Angel carrying 55kg at $2.90. Can get off the mark this line-up.

At debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Taupo on December 28 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Written Glow with 55kg at $8.70. Don’t underestimate.

Dual acceptor. Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 4th of 9 at this track on May 24 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Geneva with 55kg at $17.80. Improvement likely.

Dual acceptor. Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott trained three-year-old filly lining up for debut. Won her latest trial. Can make an immediate impact despite a tricky barrier.

Third-up today. Comes off a 51 day let-up. Resuming 7th of 9 at Matamata on October 17 over 1200m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Halo's Fire with 55.5kg at $20.40. Second run from a spell 7th of 13 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1150m, 4 len behind Get Me An Angel carrying 55kg at $43.40. Might find this a bit too tough.

Jumped at big odds at debut, 7th of 9 at this track on December 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Confesara carrying 55.5kg at $43.70. Can't see her playing a major role.

Three-year-old filly (Swiss Ace - Palazzo Pitti) will no doubt benefit from the three trials prior to her debut today. Was third in a Pukekohe trial over 1100m on December 9. Watch for any market moves.

First starter by Derryn out of Ahyum. Finished third in a Taupo trial October 30. Barrier an advantage. Recent trial at Taupo was encouraging enough so respect any market activity.