Races ORX Otaki - NZ

Second-up. First start ran last in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on July 19 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 20 len behind Bolt carrying 58.5kg at $7.80. Went for a break before returning 4th of 7 at Wanganui on January 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Benerro with 56.5kg at $45.30. Not far away latest but prepared to risk here.

Resuming after a break; only one run when raced on the pace before fading 9th of 11 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1150m, 5.5 len behind Cosmopolitan with 58.5kg at $21.80. Top-three chance.

Second-up. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after three months ran last of 9 at Tauherenikau on January 2 over 1000m, slow going 14 len behind Quello Dolce with 55kg at $14.60. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Waverley on September 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Shameless Star carrying 54.5kg at $11.10. Strips fitter and a bold showing is expected.

Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd of 7 at Wanganui on January 19 over 1200m, slow going 0.7 len behind Benerro carrying 56.5kg at $14.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Hawera on July 15 over 1200m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Stewart carrying 56.5kg at $12.20. Not to be taken lightly.

Dual acceptor. Last start raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at Wanganui on January 19 over 1340m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Bolli Belle with 56.5kg at $6.20. The run before that ran last in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on December 31 over 1200m, in the wet; 9 len behind Opetaia carrying 53.5kg at $3.10. Nice effort last time. Bold showing expected.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation 12th of 14 at Trentham October 18 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 15 len behind Wonderboy with 51kg at $59.90. First up last campaign tenth of 13 at Trentham March 29 over 1400m, soft track; 9 len behind Mafia Mamma with 51kg at $76.50. Favouring others.

Mare back from a spell of eight months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at Wanganui June 14 over 1340m, on rain affected going; 17 len behind Charm Zafarm with 56.5kg at $9.90. When resuming last campaign fourth of 12 at Wanganui May 31 over 1340m, in the wet; 1.2 len behind Snipsnap carrying 56.5kg at $25.80. Likely to run well.

Resuming after six-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at Waverley July 25 over 1400m, in the wet; 10 len behind Another Won't Hurt carrying 56.5kg at $19.40. First up last campaign fifth of 11 at Wanganui May 11 over 1360m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Afternoon Siesta with 56.5kg at $27.50. Can return in winning form.

Dual acceptor. Lining up for just third start. At long odds at debut, 8th of 10 at this track on December 19 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Top Of The Pack with 56.5kg at $29.70. Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 14 at Wanganui on January 10 over 1340m, 20 len behind Think I Got Cha with 56.5kg at $118.70. Looking to others for the winner.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Arawa Park December 5 over 1230m, soft track; 6 len behind Lady Impending with 56.5kg at $22.20. Previously first up; second last of 8 at Tauherenikau November 9 over 1000m, soft track; 6 len behind Nedelin with 56.5kg at $23.20. Might be better off following this outing.

Most recently 4th of 9 at Wanganui on January 19 over 1340m, slow going 4.5 len behind Bolli Belle with 55kg at $1.60. The start before that 8th of 12 at this track in the G3 Wellington Stakes on November 30 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Ammirati carrying 55kg at $15.50. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.

Returns from a 30-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 10 at this track on January 9 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Sassalita carrying 54.5kg at $22.60. The run before that 8th of 10 at this track on December 26 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Cremant carrying 54kg at $17.20. Heading the right way and gets her chance to get off the mark.

Three-year-old filly making debut by Contributer out of Tattle. Was second in a 950m barrier trial on January 13 at Tauranga. Worth watching for any market moves.