Races ORX Matamata - NZ

At debut, 2nd of 11 at Tauranga on December 12 over 1200m, on a slow track; head behind Belle Noire carrying 58.5kg at $16.20. Worth consideration.

Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 9 at this track on December 19 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Our Lurrina carrying 58.5kg at $36.70. Last start 3rd of 11 at Tauranga on January 2 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Panther with 58.5kg at $49.80. Faces a tough task.

Third-up today. First-up 6th of 11 at Tauranga on December 12 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Belle Noire carrying 58.5kg at $34. Last start 4th of 9 at Tauranga on January 8 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Sarti carrying 57.5kg at $58.30. Other runners rate better this time.

At debut, 4th of 9 at this track on December 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Our Lurrina carrying 57kg at $25. Will be there at the business end.

Gelding by Astern on debut. Won an Avondale trial over 800m on December 16. Looks tested in this line-up.

Last start 5th of 9 at Tauranga on January 8 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Sarti with 56.5kg at $9.90. Before that 2nd of 13 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1215m, on a slow track; head behind Sugar Schnapps carrying 56.5kg at $12.20. Capable of sharp improvement.

Second-up. First-up after seven months made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Taupo on December 28 over 1100m, slow going 1.5 len behind Written Glow carrying 56.5kg at $4.40. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Pukekohe on April 2 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Lady Georgiana carrying 57kg at $1.30. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat.

Resuming today after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fourth in a small field at this track October 4 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Smart Tip carrying 56.5kg at $12.20. First up last campaign fifth of 9 at Arawa Park August 13 over 1400m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Life Of Riley with 57.5kg at $18. Definite winning hope.

Form hard to fault. Returns from a 33-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 7 at this track on December 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Red Pearl carrying 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. Expected to feature.

Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 10 at Arawa Park on December 5 over 1230m, on a slow track; nose behind Cheeky Devil with 55.5kg at $2.20. Last start 3rd of 8 at Taupo on December 28 over 1200m, slow going 1.4 len behind Rebel Creek with 55.5kg at $2.90. Rates highly is expected to go well.

Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 10 at Taupo on December 28 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Written Glow carrying 52kg at $9.40. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Ellerslie in the G3 Gold Trail Stakes on September 6 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Lollapalooza carrying 56.5kg at $28.10. Rates highly and can do much better this time.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth in a small field at Cambridge Synthetic August 29 over 970m, 2 len behind Brazen Affair carrying 54kg at $6.90. On debut ran last of 11 at Taupo August 17 over 1000m, on heavy track; 15 len behind Carsolio carrying 54kg at $4. Capable of a bold return.

Filly by Super Seth on debut. Won trial at Arawa Park over 800m on September 16. Promising type who should be primed for a big debut.

Was well-supported at debut, ran last in a small field at Te Aroha on January 3 over 1150m, on rain affected going; 44 len behind Velvet Blue carrying 55.5kg at $2.70. One of the contenders.

Second-up. First start 5th of 14 at this track on May 14 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Viva Glam with 55.5kg at $6.60. Returned from break raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 13 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1215m, slow going 3 len behind Sugar Schnapps with 56.5kg at $4.70. Strips fitter and expected to feature.

At debut, second last of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Wild At Heart carrying 55.5kg at $22.90. Others look better prospects.

Third race start. First start ran last of 8 at this track on June 15 over 1200m, in the wet; 26 len behind Bella's Boy with 55.5kg at $43.60. Went for a spell before returning ran last of 10 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1400m, slow going 12 len behind Clear Conscience carrying 56kg at $44.70. Not keen on her chances.

Last start 7th of 13 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1215m, slow going 2.75 len behind Sugar Schnapps with 55kg at $19.30. The race before that eased back early on 6th of 11 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1400m, 5 len behind Stella Ma Bella with 55.5kg at $21.30. Unlikely to be playing a role in the finish.

Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 13 at this track October 17 over 1400m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Bradley with 58.5kg at $31.60. Previously first up; tenth of 12 at Tauranga October 1 over 1400m, soft track; 25 len behind Savvysuper with 58.5kg at $9.90. Looks tested without a run under the belt.