Races ORX Tauherenikau - NZ

Resumes. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Otaki Mdn-Sw November 3 2024 over 1400m, soft track; 4 len behind Aranui Lass carrying 58.5kg at $7.10. Previously first up; fourth of 12 at Woodville Mdn-Sw September 8 2024 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Florin with 58.5kg at $11.60. Capable of a bold return.

Third-up today. Resuming second last of 11 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1150m, 7 len behind Cosmopolitan with 58.5kg at $18.60. Last start 4th of 10 at Ruakaka on January 6 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Andahar with 58.5kg at $40.30. Looks ready to win.

At the latest run faded in the straight ran last of 11 at Wanganui on January 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 29 len behind Sol De Otono carrying 58.5kg at $44.40. The start before that 12th of 14 at Wanganui on January 10 over 1340m, 11 len behind Think I Got Cha with 56.5kg at $61.40. Might struggle again.

Dual acceptor. Third race start today. At debut, sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at Otaki on December 19 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind John Doe carrying 58.5kg at $17.40. Second-up 11th of 14 at Wanganui on January 10 over 1340m, 9 len behind Think I Got Cha with 58.5kg at $46.60. Needs to lift.

Raced twice to date. At debut, 5th of 13 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1150m, 8 len behind Drops Of God with 57kg at $24.60. Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Ruakaka on December 17 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind I Move Quickly with 57.5kg at $5.90. Shapes as one of the top chances.

At debut, 7th of 10 at Otaki on January 9 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Sassalita carrying 57.5kg at $15.60. Better for that run and looks well placed.

First starter. Three-year-old gelding by Time Test out of Avastin. At the most recent trial finished sixth at Foxton over 1000m. Wait and see what he can do.

Second run back. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after five months 4th of 10 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Clear Conscience with 57.5kg at $8.10. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Ellerslie on May 7 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Moxie carrying 55.5kg at $8.50. Rates highly and expected to finish much closer.

Most recently got back early 5th of 9 at Wanganui on January 19 over 1340m, slow going 5.5 len behind Bolli Belle carrying 55.5kg at $47.70. The run before that 6th of 10 at Otaki on December 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Cremant with 56.5kg at $36.10. Don't underestimate.

Resuming after a eight months break. Not seen since she finished last of 13 at Te Rapa May 31 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 20 len behind Illuminated Miss with 56.5kg at $55.10. On debut second last of 10 at Ellerslie 3yo SWP May 17 over 1100m, soft track; 10 len behind Celestial Wonder carrying 53kg at $66.20. Wait until she shows something.

Filly by Capitalist facing the starter for the first time. Ran 3rd in a Foxton trial over 1000m on January 13. Watch market closely.

On debut. Three-year-old filly by Blue Point out of Miss Norway AUD $ 80,000 (Inglis 2024 Premier Yearling Sale) purchase. At the most recent trial finished seventh at Foxton over 1000m. Did not show a great deal at the trials and prefer to see in a race before backing.