Races ORX Waipukurau - NZ

Third race start today. At debut, came from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Tauherenikau on January 2 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Dancing Shadow with 57kg at $9. Second-up 6th of 14 at Waverley on January 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Tomahawk carrying 57.5kg at $11.40. Cannot be sacked after one bad run.

At the latest run 6th of 13 at Ellerslie on January 31 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Burnerphone carrying 57.5kg at $25.20. The race before that 4th of 10 at Ruakaka on January 6 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Waimea Bay carrying 57.5kg at $15.80. Terrific chance to return to form.

Dual acceptor. Three-year-old gelding (Turn Me Loose - Montinique). Andrew Forsman has him primed for this with three recent trials leading in today's debut. Won his most recent trial at Pukekohe over 1100m on January 20. Could play a major role without surprising.

Was at big odds at debut, 8th of 14 at Waverley on January 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Tomahawk with 55.5kg at $27.80. Looking to others.

Jumped at long odds at debut, 9th of 14 at Waverley on January 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Tomahawk carrying 57.5kg at $25.40. Has the coveted inside gate but still prepared to risk.

Gelding by Turn Me Loose making his first appearance. Ran 3rd in a Foxton trial over 1400m on February 3. Wait and see what he can do.

Dual acceptor. Colt by Telperion making his first appearance. Was runner-up in a trial at Tauranga on January 13 over 1300m. Worth consideration.

Second-up. Promising on debut rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 21 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind New York Belle carrying 56kg at $4.10. Returned from break raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway on January 24 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 1.3 len behind Ryders Legacy with 55kg at $4.10. Further improvement in store.

Most recently raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 14 at Otaki on February 8 over 1600m, slow going 0.1 len behind Jacobite Rising carrying 56kg at $23. Before that second last of 7 at Wanganui on January 19 over 1340m, slow going 6 len behind Erbys Darci carrying 55.5kg at $20.30. Sound top-three prospects again.

Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up 5th of 12 at Tauranga on January 8 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Battle Tycoon with 54.5kg at $19.10. Last start 4th of 8 at Matamata on January 23 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Cease And Desist with 54kg at $6.30. Racing well. Certainly worth another chance.

Third-up today. Resuming second last of 7 at Matamata on December 19 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Red Pearl with 56kg at $11.40. Second-up ran last of 15 at Te Rapa on January 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Single Red with 52.5kg at $47.80. Impossible to make a case.

Raced two times to date. At debut, 6th of 12 at Tauranga on January 8 over 1300m, slow going 5.5 len behind Battle Tycoon with 54.5kg at $14.60. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 13 at Ellerslie on January 31 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Burnerphone carrying 54.5kg at $15.60. Coming along well and is worth including.