Races ORM New Plymouth - NZ

Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Taupo on February 22 over 1800m, 5 len behind Camacho carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. The start before that 5th of 12 at Te Aroha on February 11 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Rock Ice carrying 55.5kg at $7. Well placed and can do much better.

At the latest run 5th of 11 at Te Aroha on February 11 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Rob's Mistake carrying 55.5kg at $13.70. The race before that 6th of 10 at Tauranga on January 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind I'll Be Home Soon carrying 58.5kg at $16.30. Ridden last time by a claiming apprentice, replaced for this assignment by a senior rider.

Last start 7th of 9 at Otaki on February 8 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Riomosa with 58.5kg at $29.40. The race before that ran last of 12 at Waverley on January 28 over 2200m, slow going 34 len behind Chelsea Rose with 58.5kg at $53.30. Likely to find this out of reach.

Last start 3rd of 9 at Hawera on February 27 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Acesandspaces with 57.5kg at $8.70. The race before that 5th of 9 at Otaki on February 8 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Under Orders with 57.5kg at $5. Sure to be about the money.

Three-year-old gelding making debut by Ferrando out of Nakano. Fourth at Avondale in a 1200m trial on February 17. After that sixth over 1200m in a Tauranga trial on February 24. Drawn wide which doesn't help. Worth including.

Third-up today. First-up second last of 11 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Katamuku carrying 56.5kg at $47.60. Last start got back early 7th of 10 at Taupo on February 22 over 1100m, 4 len behind Party Time carrying 56.5kg at $35.30. In the mix on best form.

Comes off a 42 day let-up. At the latest run sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 11 at this track in the LR Oaks Prelude on January 24 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 19 len behind Acer carrying 56.5kg at $9. The race before that 4th of 8 at this track on December 31 over 1400m, in the wet; 4 len behind Belles Boom carrying 55.5kg at $4.80. Tough to beat if near her best.

Having third race start. At debut, ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on February 13 over 1100m, on a wet track; 1.0 len behind Bellatrix with 56kg at $6.20. Second-up eased back early on 7th of 9 at Hawera on February 27 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Acesandspaces with 55.5kg at $3.40. Big chance to make amends.

Returns from a 57-day let-up. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 14 at Otaki on January 9 over 1600m, 4 len behind Gossip carrying 55kg at $44.30. The run before that got back early 6th of 10 at this track on December 27 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Wild At Heart carrying 55kg at $44.70. Others preferred.

First starter by Medaglia D'oro out of Channeled's Lady. Has a total of four trials prior to her debut today. Stable has an impressive strike rate with the first-starters.

Most recently 10th of 12 at Pukekohe on February 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Le Jacques Cartier carrying 53.5kg at $103.30. The race before that second last of 9 at Otaki on February 8 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Under Orders with 55.5kg at $62.10. Drawn well but happy to oppose again.

Filly by Earthlight facing the starter for the first time. Finished fourth in a Foxton trial over 1000m on February 19. Did not show a great deal at the trials and prefer to see in a race before backing.