Races ORM Matamata - NZ

Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 8 at Te Rapa on February 7 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Miss Jones with 57kg at $32.60. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at Avondale on July 16 over 1200m, on heavy track; 0.8 len behind Interlaken with 55.5kg at $21.80. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.

Most recently 4th of 8 at Taupo on February 22 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Our Solana with 57.5kg at $11.20. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at Te Aroha on February 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Rock Ice with 58.5kg at $10.60. An inside gate is a big advantage. Hard to beat on his best form.

At debut, failed to make an impression; 9th of 12 at Te Aroha on February 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Rock Ice with 58.5kg at $22.50. Doubt he will trouble these.

At the latest run failed to make an impression; 7th of 9 at this track on February 14 over 1400m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Bolli Belle carrying 53kg at $77.60. Before that ran last of 14 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 45 len behind Super Legocy carrying 58.5kg at $182.80. Will need to do a bit more.

At debut, 2nd of 12 at Ruakaka Mdn-Sw on January 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.1 len behind Autumn Glory carrying 57kg at $5.30. Can break through this time.

At the latest run got back early 7th of 10 at Tauranga on February 5 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Syracuse carrying 58kg at $3.10. The run before that 9th of 14 at Ellerslie on January 11 over 1400m, 3 len behind Atkins carrying 57kg at $4.10. Can turn things around.

First starter by Derryn out of Hot Spot. Has a total of five trials prior to his debut today. Did not show a great deal at the trials and prefer to see in a race before backing.

Most recently 4th of 10 at Tauranga on February 5 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Syracuse with 54.5kg at $10.60. Before that 5th of 10 at Te Rapa on January 16 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Track Tester carrying 54.5kg at $8.50. Going well. Will be harder to beat this time.

At the latest run ran last of 11 at Te Aroha on February 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Rob's Mistake with 56.5kg at $6.50. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on January 23 over 1600m, slow going 0.7 len behind Cease And Desist carrying 56.5kg at $18.80. Likely to struggle.

At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Waipukurau on February 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Beyond Me with 54.5kg at $6.50. Before that 4th of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on January 23 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Cease And Desist carrying 54kg at $6.30. Can improve on that reasonable effort last time out.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign 12th of 14 at Te Aroha November 11 over 1600m, soft track; 8 len behind Regal Wings with 55kg at $18.10. On debut second last of 8 at Taupo September 17 over 1300m, soft track; 11 len behind Places To Be with 55.5kg at $18.60. Definite top-three contender.

First starter by Proisir out of Sentito. Trialled once on February 10 at Ellerslie when second over 1100m. Cannot be underestimated.

Three-year-old filly making debut by Puccini out of Brooklyn Roads. Was second in a Ellerslie trial over 1100m February 10. Should be primed to run well despite an awkward barrier.

Filly by Vadamos on debut. Runner-up in a Ellerslie trial over 1100m on February 10. Makes debut on home course and breaks from a low barrier draw so can be competitive.