Races ORM Matamata - NZ

Racing second-up today. Last run got back early 9th of 12 at this track on February 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Silent Spy carrying 58.5kg at $64.10. At only start last preparation second last of 9 at Te Rapa Maat on February 8 2025 over 1200m, on a slow track; 30 len behind One More Dance with 57kg at $50.30. Hard to make a case.

At the latest run 5th of 11 at Hawera on February 27 over 1200m, 3 len behind Ledhaven Cassie carrying 58.5kg at $9.60. The start before that settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at Te Rapa on January 16 over 1100m, slow going 5 len behind Track Tester with 58.5kg at $25.80. Cannot be disregarded.

Gelding by Power making his first appearance. Finished sixth in an Avondale trial over 1200m on February 17. Did not show a great deal at the trials and prefer to see in a race before backing.

Most recently 7th of 11 at Te Aroha on March 6 over 1150m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Arwen carrying 58kg at $25.60. Before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on February 13 over 1100m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Bellatrix with 58kg at $14.10. Struggling to make an impact and happy to risk again.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at Tauranga January 8 over 1300m, soft track; 8 len behind Battle Tycoon with 57.5kg at $87.60. On debut ran last in a small field at Taupo August 17 over 1100m, on heavy track; 8 len behind To Bravery Born with 55kg at $7.80. Looks tested in this field.

At debut, second last of 10 at Taupo on February 22 over 1100m, 4 len behind Party Time carrying 56.5kg at $8.90. Shows promise and worth following up.

At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at Te Aroha on March 6 over 1150m, slow going 0.1 len behind Arwen with 54kg at $5.10. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 14 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Super Legocy carrying 55kg at $2.30. Shapes as a key runner.

Third race start. Promising on debut 3rd of 7 at Pukekohe on October 29 over 1200m, on heavy track; 1.75 len behind Circus Trix with 55.5kg at $5.10. Went for a break before returning held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Taupo on February 22 over 1100m, 1.1 len behind Party Time with 56kg at $3.30. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat.

At debut, 7th of 11 at Hawera on February 27 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Ledhaven Cassie carrying 56kg at $6.70. First run was fair but can sneak into the finish.

Second-up. First start second last of 10 at this track on March 12 2025 over 1200m, slow going 24 len behind Tajana carrying 54.5kg at $55. Went for a break before returning ran last of 11 at Te Aroha on March 6 over 1150m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Emma Twigg carrying 57kg at $36.40. Must improve sharply to trouble these.

At debut, second last of 9 at this track on March 11 over 1400m, slow going 18 len behind Rumours with 57kg at $14. Don't think she will trouble this field.

Three-year-old filly (Circus Maximus - Risque Business) who was bought for NZD $ 100,000 (NZB 2025 Karaka - Book 1). Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson has her ready for this with four recent trials leading in today's debut. Finished fourth in a Tauranga trial over 1000m on February 24. Makes debut on home track,