Races ORX Avondale - NZ

Third-up today. Resuming won by 1.3 len at Tauranga February 5 over 1200m in soft going defeating Poster Boy carrying 58kg at $4.80. Second-up didn't do much in the run home; 10th of 12 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1400m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Unwritten with 57.5kg at $20.30. Will need to do more.

Form hard to fault. Comes off a 53 day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 7 at Matamata on February 14 over 1200m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Scolera carrying 59kg at $4.60. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Tale Of The Gypsy with 58kg at $2.80. Well placed. Well placed and sure to be in the finish.

Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at Ellerslie in the LR Trevor Eagle Memorial November 29 over 1500m, soft track; 5 len behind Pulsatilla carrying 57kg at $5.40. On debut fourth of 9 at Te Aroha October 22 over 1150m, soft track; 3 len behind Avantaggia with 56.5kg at $9.60. Has ability and worth following.

At the latest run 7th of 11 at Hawera on March 25 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind London carrying 59kg at $11. The start before that won by 1.0 len at Pukekohe March 13 over 1200m in soft going defeating Deep Pursuit with 58.5kg at $20.70. Looking to others.

Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 11 at this track October 8 over 1600m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Sacred Combatant with 58kg at $6.60. On debut fourth of 12 at Cambridge Synthetic May 21 over 1550m, 0.6 len behind Pegasus carrying 56.5kg at $36.90. Resumes after a recent trial win. Expecting a bright return.

Is first-up after a break of 11 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign won by 1.1 len Matamata January 23 over 1400m slow track defeating Kananaskis with 56kg at $2.80. Previously first up; sixth of 10 at Te Aroha December 7 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Larius Lacus with 53.5kg at $9.10. This is an ideal race to kick off. A positive return to the track is anticipated.

Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 7 at Ellerslie January 11 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind King's English with 54.5kg at $20.70. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len Taupo October 10 over 1000m slow track defeating Manorbier carrying 54kg at $4.50. Likely to feature.

Second run back. First-up after four months 3rd of 11 at Matamata on March 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Midori Glory carrying 57kg at $2. Previously second-up favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Te Aroha October 22 over 1150m on a soft track defeating Confesara carrying 55.5kg at $1.90. Fitter and is a leading contender.

Comes off a 60 day let-up. Can contest.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at Ellerslie January 1 over 1500m, soft track; 7 len behind Khaleesi with 55kg at $14.70. On debut fifth of 11 at Te Aroha December 7 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Stella Ma Bella carrying 55.5kg at $7.80. Expect a forward showing.

Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 6 len at Tauherenikau March 5 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Just A Drop carrying 56.5kg at $4.10. Second-up 6th of 11 at Hawera on March 25 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind London carrying 57kg at $3.70. Great chance to atone.

At the latest run 9th of 11 at Matamata on March 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Midori Glory with 56.5kg at $4.90. Before that won by 1.5 len at Te Aroha February 11 over 1150m on a rain affected track defeating Merini with 56.5kg at $4.20. Has ability and is well placed to atone.

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 6th of 10 at Tauranga on January 8 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Bellarista with 55.5kg at $9. Won previous preparation first up came from midfield and won by 2 len at Taupo October 10 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Woman In Charge carrying 55.5kg at $17.90. Will need this hitout.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on February 13 over 1200m, on a wet track; 1.1 len behind Fancypants with 54.5kg at $7.20. Last start 6th of 8 at Wanganui on March 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Exit Left with 55.5kg at $11.10. Needs to turn form around sharply to be competitive.

Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway September 13 over 990m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Im Bartholomew carrying 56kg at $15.80. On debut fourth of 11 at Matamata June 15 over 1200m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Out Of Sight with 58.5kg at $8.80. Others have firmer winning claims.

Resuming today after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second last of 17 at Trentham January 3 over 2200m, soft track; 11 len behind Latest Model with 59.5kg at $14.30. Previously first up; sixth of 12 at Te Rapa August 23 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Mo Charaid with 55.5kg at $38.90. Will take a lot from this run but stays under notice.

Second run back. First-up after two months ran last of 10 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Vieni Su carrying 57kg at $17.70. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Te Rapa on July 26 over 1200m, on rain affected going; neck behind Moneypenny carrying 57kg at $11.90. No easier this time and looks tested again.

Most recently from last on the turn 6th of 10 at Matamata on March 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Mille Grazie carrying 54.5kg at $17.70. Before that 3rd of 13 at Te Aroha on March 6 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Berenhard with 57kg at $10.50. Likely to find this out of reach.

Resuming after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 14 at Pukekohe October 29 over 1600m, on heavy track; 2.75 len behind Principled with 55kg at $71.40. Previously first up; ran last in a small field at Hawera August 23 over 1200m, in the wet; 9 len behind Librero carrying 54kg at $4.80. Others make more appeal.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Tauranga December 12 over 1300m, soft track; 4 len behind Unison with 57.5kg at $18.30. When resuming last campaign second of 11 at Ruakaka June 28 over 1200m, soft track; 0.8 len behind Chicago Dream with 58.5kg at $17.70. Hard to have until the form swings in a positive direction.