Races ORX Pukekohe Park - NZ

Second-up. Comes off a 53-day let-up. First-up after five months 4th of 8 at Te Rapa on February 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Miss Jones carrying 57kg at $32.60. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at Avondale on July 16 over 1200m, on a wet track; 0.8 len behind Interlaken with 55.5kg at $21.80. Rates highly and expected to finish much closer.

Third-up today. First-up 11th of 14 at Te Aroha on February 11 over 1150m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Sister Cynane carrying 58.5kg at $11.70. Second run from a spell 3rd of 11 at Hawera on February 27 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Ledhaven Cassie carrying 58.5kg at $8.40. Looks well placed to play a big role.

Second run back. First-up after three years second last of 13 at this track on March 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Smooth Warrior with 55.5kg at $85.10. Previously second-up 4th in a small field at Cambridge Synthetic on September 27 2023 over 970m, 2.5 len behind Driftin with 57.5kg at $11.50. That run was a bit plain so prefer him later on.

Dual acceptor. Having third race start. At debut, from last on the turn 5th of 10 at Taupo on February 22 over 1100m, 1.4 len behind Party Time carrying 56kg at $15.90. Second-up 5th of 13 at this track on March 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Smooth Warrior with 58kg at $8.90. Overdue and is among the leading hopes.

Dual acceptor. Third race start. First start didn't finish the race at Matamata October 17 over 1200m. Returned from break 7th of 13 at this track on March 13 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Smooth Warrior with 58kg at $2.10. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.

First starter. Three-year-old colt by Almanzor out of Stentorian purchased for NZD $ 40,000 (NZB 2024 Karaka - Book 2). At the most recent trial finished fourth on March 10 at Ellerslie over 1100m. Prefer to see.

At debut, ran last of 8 at Waverley on March 18 over 1400m, 5 len behind Trafalgar with 57.5kg at $12.50. Can do better. Looms as a top 4 contender.

Dual acceptor. Gelding by Satono Aladdin making his first appearance. Was runner-up in a trial at Avondale on February 17 over 1000m. Can make an immediate impact despite a difficult barrier.

At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on March 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.4 len behind Fleeting Glimpse carrying 54kg at $11.90. The start before that ran last of 9 at Te Aroha on February 11 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Shining Pearl with 56.5kg at $9.10. Sure to be about the money.

Most recently 7th of 11 at this track on March 13 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Thumbelina with 54.5kg at $14.50. The run before that led to the turn then faded 7th of 9 at Taupo on February 22 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Ruby Rush with 56.5kg at $5.60. Capable of sharp improvement.

Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 12 at this track on February 25 over 1200m, slow going 12 len behind Sweet Smile with 54kg at $16.30. Second run from a spell ran last of 9 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1400m, in the wet; 43 len behind Morning Cocoa with 54.5kg at $30. Finds a suitable race and can do much better.

Dual acceptor. Second-up today. Last outing 6th of 9 at Matamata on March 11 over 1050m, slow going 3.5 len behind My Gabriel carrying 55.5kg at $4.40. At only start last preparation 5th of 11 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1150m, slow going 5 len behind Sibling Rivalry carrying 55.5kg at $6.90. Looks hard to beat in this line up.

Dual acceptor. Gelding by Impending making his first race start. Trial form indicates he's up to a solid debut. Won a Te Rapa trial over 1100m on September 23. Tough assignment.

Dual acceptor. At the latest run eased back early on 6th of 11 at Te Aroha on March 6 over 1150m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Arwen carrying 58.5kg at $65. The start before that 12th of 14 at Te Aroha on February 11 over 1150m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Sister Cynane carrying 58.5kg at $126.80. Hard to have.

Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. Most recently sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Matamata on March 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Rocky Marciano carrying 56kg at $3.60. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Matamata on February 28 over 1400m, slow going 1.4 len behind Victor Tango with 56kg at $10.30. Ideally placed to play a significant role.

Dual acceptor. Filly by Telperion on debut. Recent trial form has been pretty solid. Ran 3rd in a trial at Ellerslie over 1100m on March 10. Wait and see what she can do.

Dual acceptor. Mare by Ace High making her first appearance. Ran 3rd in a Tauranga trial over 1100m on January 13. Tougher assignment today and tempted to let her have this unless there's a betting push.

Dual acceptor. Resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last campaign 11th of 13 at this track January 18 over 1300m, soft track; 7 len behind Starlit Express with 57kg at $57.70. On debut second last of 9 at Taupo October 10 over 1100m, soft track; 15 len behind Hasstorock carrying 57.5kg at $11.10. Doesn't bring the right form to the table.