Races ORX Avondale - NZ

Last start 5th of 9 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1400m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Morning Cocoa with 58.5kg at $17. Before that second last of 8 at Matamata Mdn-Sw on January 23 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Cease And Desist with 58.5kg at $6.10. In the mix.

Last start 5th of 11 at Matamata on March 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Typhoon Lucy with 58.5kg at $11.10. Before that 8th of 14 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Volunteer with 58.5kg at $20.60. Among the winning hopes on best form.

Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Hawera on March 25 over 1400m, 3 len behind What Next carrying 57.5kg at $5.80. The race before that struggled in the run home; 6th of 12 at Tauherenikau on March 5 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Shoebill carrying 57.5kg at $2.60. Should hold the form and he appeals as one of the hardest to beat.

Resuming after a three months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 13 at Ellerslie in the LR Gingernuts January 11 over 2100m, 5.5 len behind Ammirati carrying 57kg at $40.20. On debut third of 12 at Tauranga October 1 over 1400m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Reckoning with 56kg at $11.50. Can measure up.

Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 14 at Te Aroha November 11 over 1400m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Ploy carrying 57kg at $15.10. On debut third of 7 at Waverley 3yo Mdn-Sw September 28 over 1400m, soft track; 2 len behind Our Grecia Girl with 57.5kg at $2.10. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Everything points to a positive return.

Three-year-old gelding (Almanzor - Seductive D'oro). He has four recent trials prior to his debut today. Ran 3rd in a trial at Avondale over 1000m on March 24. Can make an immediate impact.

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 11th of 15 at this track November 6 over 1600m, soft track; 7 len behind Protheatrics with 57.5kg at $32.10. Previously first up; fifth of 10 at Ruakaka September 3 over 1200m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Daring Dame carrying 52.5kg at $44.30. Will take great benefit from this run.

Racing well recently. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Matamata on March 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Rumours carrying 57kg at $2.70. The start before that 2nd of 12 at Pukekohe on February 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; head behind Le Jacques Cartier with 55.5kg at $6.70. All set to open her account.

Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Matamata on March 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Rumours carrying 57kg at $13.90. The start before that raced on the pace before fading 10th of 14 at Pukekohe on February 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind La Diem carrying 57kg at $14.50. Sure to feature.

Was well-supported at debut, 3rd of 11 at Pukekohe on March 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Celtic Tycoon carrying 55.5kg at $2.90. Sure to play a major role.

Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Ruakaka January 6 over 1600m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Waimea Bay carrying 54.5kg at $10.50. On debut fourth of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway November 21 over 1200m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Laura's Legacy with 54.5kg at $13.70. Will improve on whatever she does in this.

Resumes from a spell after only one run when 5th of 11 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Open Country carrying 55.5kg at $7.80. Has claims if presented on song.

Simon & Katrina Alexander trained three-year-old filly lining up for debut. Winner of her most recent trial. Expected to run well despite a difficult gate.

Three-year-old filly (Darci Brahma - Choreography) has trialled on six occasions leading into today's race. Was third in an Avondale trial over 1200m on March 24. Prepared to risk this time from a difficult draw.

Dual acceptor. Filly by King Of Comedy facing the starter for the first time. Finished seventh in an Avondale trial over 1000m on March 24. Likely to struggle on what we have seen.

Dual acceptor. Was at big odds at debut, sat behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 12 at Matamata on March 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Artamos carrying 54kg at $48.70. Doubt she will trouble these.

Dual acceptor. Was at long odds at debut, ran last of 14 at Pukekohe on March 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 25 len behind Florenza carrying 56.5kg at $31.70. Other runners are better placed.

Dual acceptor. Had two starts to date. At long odds at debut, got back early 8th of 11 at Te Aroha on March 6 over 1150m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Emma Twigg carrying 57kg at $28.50. Last start 9th of 11 at Pukekohe on March 13 over 1200m, slow going 13 len behind Thumbelina with 56kg at $36. Others appeal more.

Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up second last of 11 at Te Aroha on March 6 over 1150m, slow going 9 len behind Arwen with 58.5kg at $43. Last start 6th of 11 at Matamata on March 22 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Typhoon Lucy carrying 58.5kg at $58.30. Unlikely to threaten.

Dual acceptor. Resuming. Only had one start last campaign ran last of 14 at Waverley on January 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Tomahawk with 54.5kg at $13.50. First up last campaign 9th of 13 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 8 over 1400m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Kygo Star with 55.5kg at $46.60. Trialled on March 24 at Avondale over 1000m and finished eighth. Might be better off following this outing.