Races ORM Matamata - NZ

Last start led to the turn then faded 7th of 12 at Pukekohe on February 25 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Flashback with 58.5kg at $2.30. The start before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 14 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Volunteer with 58.5kg at $2.70. Leading chance.

Stephen Ralph trained six-year-old gelding lining up for first race start. Looked good in a recent trial win. Good draw will assist chances. Watch for any market confidence.

Resuming after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at Ruakaka September 3 over 2100m, soft track; 11 len behind Haughty carrying 54.5kg at $80.10. Previously first up; second last of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw April 17 over 1200m, on heavy track; 19 len behind Our Beau carrying 58.5kg at $68.20. Likely to need more time.

Most recently 3rd of 13 at Te Aroha on March 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Ballbeena with 58kg at $49.20. The run before that eased back early on 6th of 9 at Te Rapa on January 16 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Arthur with 57.5kg at $86.70. In the mix.

At debut, 5th of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on March 7 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Fleur De Blues with 57kg at $9.40. Improver who looks ideally placed here. Expect him to run well.

On debut. Three-year-old gelding by Embellish out of Century Miss. At the most recent trial finished fourth at Tauranga over 1200m. Worth watching for any market moves.

At debut, second last of 9 at Taupo on February 22 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Ruby Rush carrying 58kg at $15.20. Needs to improve sharply to threaten.

Comes off a 51 day let-up. Most recently 11th of 13 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 2100m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Savina carrying 53.5kg at $28.10. The run before that 5th of 8 at Ruakaka Mdn-Sw on January 6 over 2100m, slow going 10 len behind Dream Maker carrying 56.5kg at $8.20. Unlikely to threaten.

Third-up today. First-up second last of 9 at Te Aroha on February 11 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Shining Pearl carrying 56.5kg at $36.40. Second-up sat on the pace before fading 8th of 13 at Te Aroha on March 6 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Ballbeena carrying 56.5kg at $68.70. Unlikely to feature.

Raced twice to date. At debut, 2nd of 10 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Clear Conscience carrying 56kg at $16.80. Second-up 12th of 14 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Volunteer with 55kg at $16.20. Sure to be prominent.

Last start 12th of 14 at Pukekohe on February 25 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind La Diem with 57kg at $6.30. The start before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 14 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Young Jackson with 55kg at $3.70. Finds a nice race this time and is likely to feature.

Second-up. First-up after four months 5th of 12 at this track on February 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Victor Tango carrying 56kg at $34. Previously second-up 5th of 13 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1400m, slow going 2.25 len behind Tellum carrying 54kg at $74.70. Strips fitter and is among the chances.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation seventh of 13 at Te Rapa in the LR Waikato Vet May 3 over 1400m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Towering Vision carrying 55kg at $72.40. On debut sixth of 8 at Ellerslie February 22 2025 over 1100m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Lucy In The Sky carrying 55.5kg at $20.70. Might be better off following this outing.

Filly by Embellish making her first appearance. Ran 3rd in a Taupo trial over 1300m on March 3. Comes out of the the strong juvenile stable of Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson.

At debut, got back early 5th of 10 at Pukekohe on February 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Glance carrying 55.5kg at $24.10. Big chance with that race experience to prove invaluable.