Races ORX Pukekohe Park - NZ

Resuming after six-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Te Aroha September 21 over 3100m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Jake carrying 69.5kg at $3.90. Previously first up; second last of 8 at Waverley April 4 over 1650m, soft track; 6 len behind Marketa carrying 68kg at $7.80. Expecting a strong run fresh.

Last start rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 9 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1400m, on heavy track; 0.4 len behind Morning Cocoa carrying 58.5kg at $11.40. The race before that 10th of 14 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Volunteer with 58.5kg at $13.20. Strong chance to break though.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 5th of 10 at Waipukurau on February 15 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Plain Sailing carrying 58.5kg at $9.80. Last start ran last of 8 at Matamata on March 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Rocky Marciano carrying 58.5kg at $16.40. Has ability and gets a chance to show his best.

At the latest run raced on the pace before fading second last of 12 at this track on March 13 over 2100m, slow going 12 len behind She Suits Herself carrying 58.5kg at $11.80. Before that 4th of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway on March 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind King Jakkal carrying 57.5kg at $6.80. Capable of sharp improvement.

Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Matamata on March 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Typhoon Lucy carrying 56kg at $5.70. The start before that 3rd of 12 at Matamata on February 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Silent Spy with 58kg at $6.50. A bold showing is expected.

At debut, 5th of 8 at Matamata on March 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Rocky Marciano carrying 58kg at $6.10. Among the leading chances.

At debut, second last of 9 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 36 len behind Morning Cocoa carrying 58kg at $9.30. Likely to feature.

At debut, second last of 12 at this track on February 25 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Le Jacques Cartier with 57.5kg at $16.90. Expected to be in the finish.

First starter. Three-year-old gelding by El Roca out of Anthology. At the most recent trial finished fourth on March 17 at Taupo over 1100m. Prefer to see on race day before forming an opinion.

Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 13 at this track on March 13 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Smooth Warrior with 58kg at $72.50. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Tauranga on October 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Savvysuper carrying 56kg at $35.70. Fitter and rates highly.

Third-up today. First-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Te Aroha on February 11 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Wind Seeker with 53.5kg at $55.70. Second-up couldn't go on with it; 11th of 13 at Te Aroha on March 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Ballbeena carrying 56kg at $13.30. In the mix.

Dual acceptor. Filly by Telperion on debut. Ran 3rd in an Avondale trial over 1000m on February 17. Looks tested in this line-up.

Dual acceptor. Gelding by Impending on debut. Won trial at Te Rapa over 1100m on September 23. Cannot be underestimated.

Dual acceptor. Most recently got back early 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, slow going 8 len behind Sister Cynane with 58.5kg at $126.80. Doesn't make any appeal.

Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Matamata on March 11 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Rocky Marciano with 56kg at $3.60. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Matamata on February 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Victor Tango carrying 56kg at $10.30. Genuine hope.

Dual acceptor. Filly by Telperion making her first appearance. Ran 3rd in a trial at Ellerslie over 1100m on March 10. Looks tested in this line-up.

Dual acceptor. Mare by Ace High on debut. Ran 3rd in a trial at Tauranga over 1100m on January 13. Looks tested in this line-up.

Dual acceptor. He is resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last preparation 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. Not keen on what we have seen to date.