Races ORX New Plymouth - NZ

Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 9 at Tauranga on January 8 over 1200m, slow going 0.9 len behind Sarti carrying 55.5kg at $19.10. Last start 2nd of 10 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Roaring Bebe carrying 58.5kg at $4.30. Right in the mix again.

Third race start. First start 10th of 13 at Avondale on July 16 over 1200m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Interlaken carrying 58.5kg at $17.10. Went for a spell before returning did the work up front then tired 8th of 11 at Pukekohe on January 18 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Gallinda carrying 58.5kg at $11.30. Not far away latest and can place with further improvement.

Third-up today. Resuming failed to make an impression; ran last of 11 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1150m, 9 len behind Cosmopolitan carrying 58.5kg at $8.60. Second-up 7th of 10 at Te Rapa on January 16 over 1100m, slow going 5 len behind Track Tester carrying 58.5kg at $25.80. Rock hard fit now and is a decent chance to break through.

Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old gelding by Ace High out of Prickley Princess. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 1150m at Te Awamutu November 18. Prefer to see.

Having third race start. At debut, did the work up front then tired 6th of 11 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1150m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Sibling Rivalry carrying 57.5kg at $19. Second-up 7th of 10 at Taupo on December 28 over 1100m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Written Glow with 55kg at $20.20. Has plenty of upside and can improve sharply.

Second-up. First-up after 10 months 2nd of 8 at Otaki on January 9 over 1200m, 0.4 len behind Fawnzor with 56.5kg at $2.30. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Hana Man carrying 56.5kg at $8.80. Further improvement in store.

Third-up today. First-up ran last of 10 at Waverley on January 28 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Mazino with 53.5kg at $111.40. Second run from a spell 2nd of 8 at Tauherenikau on February 6 over 1000m, slow going 1.3 len behind Arctic Jewel with 54.5kg at $66.90. Hard to have on recent efforts.

Having second run back today. Freshened for 47 days. Last outing 5th of 8 at Taupo on December 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Rebel Creek carrying 54.5kg at $8.40. At only start last preparation 5th of 8 at Te Aroha on June 2 over 1150m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Cream Tart carrying 55.5kg at $5.50. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.

Having third race start. At big odds at debut, eased back early on 7th of 9 at Tauherenikau on December 10 over 1000m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Falcrests Belle carrying 54kg at $32.70. Second-up 6th of 10 at Waverley on January 28 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Mazino with 53kg at $49.40. Nicely placed to get off the mark this time.

Filly by Derryn on debut. Has looked handy in two trials leading into this. Runner-up in a Taupo trial over 900m on October 30. Watch for any market moves.

Filly by Shocking making her first appearance. Was runner-up in a trial at Avondale on December 16 over 800m. Prefer to see.

Three-year-old filly making debut by Time Test out of Constellation. Was second in a Pukekohe trial over 800m January 20. Drawn wide which doesn't help. Can make an immediate impact despite a tricky draw.

On debut. Three-year-old filly by El Roca out of Madam Kirk. At the most recent trial finished fourth on October 9 at Te Awamutu over 1150m. Tough assignment.

Three-year-old filly making debut by Satono Aladdin out of Wanabi. Was second in a Foxton trial over 1000m February 3. Can make an immediate impact.

At the latest run 5th of 7 at Wanganui on January 19 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Benerro carrying 58.5kg at $10.60. The race before that ran last of 12 at Te Rapa on December 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; 27 len behind Julianus carrying 58.5kg at $16.50. Expect he will make amends.