Races ORX Waipukurau - NZ

Second run back. First-up after four months 3rd of 10 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind Roaring Bebe carrying 58.5kg at $10.60. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Tauranga on October 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Paddy The Farmer carrying 58.5kg at $8.80. Top hope.

Gelding back from a spell of 11 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 14 at Wanganui November 29 over 2040m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Platinum Goddess with 58.5kg at $3.80. Previously first up; third of 14 at this track November 16 over 1600m, 4 len behind Thrilling with 58.5kg at $7.60. Yet to miss the top three when fresh from a spell and is likely to run well.

Resuming today after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at Te Aroha August 31 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Zeffert carrying 58.5kg at $6.10. First up last campaign ran last of 13 at Avondale July 16 over 1200m, on heavy track; 19 len behind Interlaken with 54.5kg at $6.90. Looks all set for a bright return.

First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 12 at Trentham December 6 over 1300m, soft track; 8 len behind Thorax with 57kg at $94.80. When resuming last campaign sixth of 12 at this track November 16 over 1200m, 7 len behind Zorero with 56.5kg at $44.60. May need the run.

At the latest run got back early 6th of 9 at Tauherenikau on February 6 over 1300m, slow going 4 len behind Midnight Train carrying 58.5kg at $59.40. The start before that couldn't go on with it; ran last of 11 at Wanganui on January 19 over 1600m, slow going 29 len behind Sol De Otono with 58.5kg at $44.40. Needs to find a lot more to be competitive.

Returns from a 44-day let-up. Last start second last of 9 at Tauherenikau on January 2 over 1600m, on a slow track; 23 len behind Inchigeelagh Lass with 56.5kg at $78.90. Before that second last of 11 at Tauherenikau Mdn-Sw on December 10 over 1600m, 10 len behind Unusual Invader with 55.5kg at $128.30. In the mix.

Gelding by Time Test making his first appearance. Trialled on February 3 at Foxton over 1000m and finished seventh. Unlikely to find enough improvement to trouble these.

Dual acceptor. Three-year-old colt making debut by Telperion out of Fromage. Was second in a Tauranga trial over 1300m January 13. Pay to keep an eye on betting moves.

First starter by Darci Brahma out of Pedestal. Trialled once on February 3 at Foxton when second over 1000m. Capable of a solid performance.

Second-up. First-up after two months 9th of 11 at Otaki on February 8 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Confianza with 54.5kg at $50.70. Previously second-up second last of 11 at this track on November 16 over 1400m, 18 len behind Fleeting Glimpse carrying 53.5kg at $28.90. Can do much better this time with the run under her belt.

Most recently 7th of 11 at Otaki on February 8 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Confianza with 55kg at $12. The race before that 2nd of 10 at Otaki on January 9 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Sassalita with 54.5kg at $22.60. Rates highly and can improve sharply.

At the latest run 8th of 10 at Waverley on January 28 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Mazino carrying 55kg at $13.30. The start before that 5th of 10 at Otaki on January 9 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Sassalita carrying 55.5kg at $5.50. In the mix.

Third race start today. At long odds at debut, ran last of 11 at Tauranga on January 2 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Panther with 54kg at $44.30. Second-up 7th of 14 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Young Jackson carrying 55kg at $13.70. Heading the right way and looks ready to win.

At debut, raced on the pace before fading ran last of 10 at Otaki on December 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Cremant with 53kg at $13. Finished fourth in a Foxton trial over 1000m on February 3. Don't think she will trouble this field.

Dual acceptor. At debut, second last of 14 at Waverley on January 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Tomahawk carrying 55.5kg at $16.90. Not keen on her chances.

Dual acceptor. Last start ran last of 9 at Wanganui on January 19 over 1340m, slow going 17 len behind Bolli Belle carrying 54.5kg at $29.80. The start before that 6th of 10 at Otaki on December 19 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Top Of The Pack with 54.5kg at $66.20. Hard to get excited about.