Races ORX Tauherenikau - NZ

At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Waipukurau on February 15 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Plain Sailing with 58.5kg at $23.60. The run before that eased back early on 6th of 9 at this track on February 6 over 1300m, slow going 4 len behind Midnight Train carrying 58.5kg at $59.40. One of the main hopes.

Third-up today. Comes off a 55 day let-up. Resuming 4th of 10 at Otaki on December 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Cremant with 58.5kg at $18.10. Last start eased back early on 10th of 13 at Otaki on January 9 over 1400m, 6 len behind Leica Ripa carrying 58.5kg at $43.50. Can improve on recent efforts.

Had two starts to date. At debut, second last of 8 at this track on February 6 over 1000m, slow going 3 len behind Arctic Jewel carrying 58.5kg at $13.20. Second-up 5th of 7 at Otaki on February 21 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Sierra Leone with 56.5kg at $26.50. Looks very well placed here so looks hard to beat.

First starter by Darci Brahma out of Traditional Bride. Has a total of four trials prior to his debut today. Prepared to risk this time from an awkward barrier.

Mare back from a spell of seven months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Kembla Grange Mdn-Sw August 7 over 2000m, in the wet; 32 len behind Entitlement with 57kg at $7.50. Previously first up; third of 7 at Wyong Super Mdn July 5 over 1350m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Outta Line carrying 56.5kg at $7. Expecting a strong run fresh.

Was well-supported at debut, 2nd of 7 at Waipukurau on February 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Concorde carrying 55.5kg at $3.90. Among the top chances.

Resuming after a break; only one run when 3rd of 9 at this track on November 9 over 1400m, slow going 1.4 len behind Merrilegs carrying 55kg at $3.90. This is an ideal race to kick off. Everything points to a positive return.

Last start 4th of 8 at Wanganui on February 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind London with 55.5kg at $4.50. The race before that second last of 11 at Taupo on December 28 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Now Not Never carrying 54kg at $7.30. Nice effort last time. Finds a nice race this time and looks hard to beat.

Dual acceptor. At the latest run 5th of 8 at Wanganui on February 22 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind London with 55.5kg at $16.90. The run before that 4th of 7 at Waipukurau on February 15 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Concorde carrying 55.5kg at $11.70. Won't be far away.

Filly by Contributer facing the starter for the first time. Runner-up in a Foxton trial over 1000m on February 19. Tough assignment.