Races ORM New Plymouth - NZ

Resuming after three months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation second in a small field at this track December 4 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Capaci with 55.5kg at $7.50. Previously first up; second last of 12 at Waverley September 28 over 1200m, soft track; 11 len behind Shameless Star with 55.5kg at $30. Anticipate a bold showing.

Was well-supported at debut, 3rd of 7 at Wanganui on January 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Benerro carrying 58.5kg at $3.70. Looms as a serious contender.

Gelding back from a spell of a year. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Waverley February 28 2025 over 1650m, soft track; 8 len behind Coulthard carrying 58.5kg at $3.30. Previously first up; third of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw February 14 2025 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Bay Express with 58.5kg at $5.40. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Expected to feature.

Four-year-old gelding making debut by Rageese out of Snow Line. Won a barrier trial over 1200m at Tauranga on February 24. Capable of a solid performance.

Was well-supported at debut, 2nd of 7 at Otaki on February 21 over 1200m, slow going 0.4 len behind Sierra Leone with 57kg at $3.60. Improver with winning prospects.

At debut, 3rd of 9 at Otaki on February 8 over 1400m, slow going 0.8 len behind Under Orders with 57.5kg at $6.40. Sure to play a major role.

Three-year-old gelding making debut by Embellish out of Dizzibella. Won a barrier trial over 1200m at Avondale on February 17. Looks set for a bright start to his career.

Racing well recently. Last start raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at this track on February 13 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2.75 len behind Sattriya carrying 55.5kg at $9.70. The race before that 3rd of 10 at Waverley on January 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Mazino with 54.5kg at $12.80. Shapes as one to consider.

Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 8th of 10 at this track on June 10 over 1200m, in the wet; 13 len behind Beauesk with 53.5kg at $33.80. Looking elsewhere.

Third race start. First start 10th of 12 at this track on November 5 over 1200m, 9 len behind Ashoka carrying 53.5kg at $80.70. Went for a spell before returning 7th of 10 at Waverley on January 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Mazino carrying 56.5kg at $82.50. Hard to get excited about her chances.

Three-year-old filly making debut by Vespa out of Whoztheboss. Was third in a Foxton trial over 1000m on February 19. Worth considering.