Races ORX Hawera - NZ

Third-up today. Resuming ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at Otaki on January 9 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Sassalita with 57.5kg at $5.70. Last start 5th of 9 at Otaki on February 8 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Under Orders carrying 57.5kg at $5. Capable of testing this field on his best efforts.

Having third race start. At debut, second last of 10 at Arawa Park on December 5 over 1230m, slow going 6 len behind Cheeky Devil carrying 57.5kg at $13. Second-up 7th of 10 at Tauranga on January 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind I'll Be Home Soon with 54kg at $22.80. Among the chances.

Was at big odds at debut, second last of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 31 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Belles Boom carrying 55.5kg at $25.70. Better for that experience but prefer to see him again.

At the latest run got back early 6th of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on February 13 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Sattriya with 56kg at $9.70. Before that 4th of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway on January 24 over 1400m, in the wet; 3 len behind Ryders Legacy with 54kg at $6.40. Capable of a big run.

Last start got back early 10th of 13 at Ellerslie on January 31 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Burnerphone carrying 55.5kg at $6.40. The run before that 2nd of 14 at Ellerslie on January 11 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Atkins with 54kg at $25.50. Best efforts give her a live chance.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation third of 15 at Ellerslie October 18 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Swiss Prince with 54kg at $7.60. On debut fourth of 8 at Taupo September 17 over 1300m, soft track; 6 len behind Places To Be carrying 55.5kg at $1.90. Everything points to a effective return.

At debut, came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on February 13 over 1100m, on a wet track; 1.0 len behind Bellatrix with 56kg at $6.20. Expect her to run well.

First starter by Proisir out of Sentito. Trialled once on February 10 at Ellerslie when second over 1100m. Profiles well and a bold run is expected.

Filly by Puccini making her first appearance. Runner-up in a Ellerslie trial over 1100m on February 10. Worth watching despite a difficult gate.

Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway on January 24 over 1400m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Ryders Legacy with 53kg at $45. Before that 8th of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Bubbles Up with 54kg at $19.30. Worth following up.

Three-year-old filly (Preferment - Breath) who was bought for NZD $ 600 (Gavelhouse 2023 Thoroughbred 30 October auction). Robbie Patterson has her ready for this with three recent trials leading in today's debut. Ran 3rd in a trial at Foxton over 1200m on February 3. Jumps from a favourable gate so worth watching for any market confidence.

Filly by Eminent on debut. Trialled on January 20 at Pukekohe over 1100m and finished ninth. Unlikely to threaten at this stage.

First starter by Vespa out of Whoztheboss. Has a total of two trials leading in today's debut. Watch for any market confidence.