Races ORX Waverley - NZ

Comes here off a 44-day let-up. At the latest run faded in the straight 7th of 12 at Pukekohe on February 25 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Flashback carrying 58.5kg at $2.30. The race 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 carrying 58.5kg at $2.70. Ready to break through.

Most recently 8th of 10 at this track on March 18 over 2200m, 6 len behind Emmy Award carrying 56.5kg at $2.80. The start before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Trentham on March 1 over 1600m, slow going 0.1 len behind Summit Up with 58.5kg at $6.80. Great chance to atone.

Resuming after three-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign second of 10 at Tauherenikau January 2 over 2050m, soft track; 4 len behind Shes Wondering with 56.5kg at $5.60. When resuming last campaign sixth of 11 at Waipukurau November 16 over 1400m, 6 len behind Fleeting Glimpse carrying 58.5kg at $9.10. Expecting a effective return.

At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at this track on March 18 over 1650m, 1.5 len behind Belle's Charm carrying 58.5kg at $9.40. The race before that 5th of 9 at Waipukurau on February 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Speedie O'reilly with 58.5kg at $8.40. Heading in the right direction and looks hard to beat.

First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 13 at Wanganui February 21 2025 over 2060m, soft track; 26 len behind I Park carrying 58.5kg at $31.90. Previously first up; second last of 11 at Otaki December 26 2024 over 1600m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Northeasterly with 55.5kg at $17.10. Will take great benefit from this outing.

Is first-up after a break of six-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation failed to finish at Te Aroha September 19 over 3100m. Previously first up; third of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway February 14 2025 over 1400m, soft track; 2 len behind Kopare carrying 58kg at $12.70. Assuming he is back on track this prep so worth considering.

Second run back. First-up after seven months second last of 11 at Matamata on March 22 over 1600m, slow going 11 len behind Frozen Fortune carrying 58.5kg at $77.70. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Matamata on May 14 over 1600m, in the wet; 5 len behind Proudtobehere with 58.5kg at $38.90. Outclassed.

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 11th of 14 at this track September 28 over 2200m, soft track; 8 len behind Unusual Gem carrying 58.5kg at $30.60. When resuming last campaign eighth of 11 at Hawera May 6 over 2100m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Taupo Dancer carrying 58.5kg at $31.20. Others make more appeal.

Four-year-old gelding (Tarzino - Okura Rose) has trialled on four occasions leading into today's race. Ninth over 1150m in a Te Awamutu trial on May 27. Looks tested in this line-up.

Mare back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 11 at Wanganui Mdn-Sw November 29 over 1600m, soft track; 4.5 len behind La Prima Dama with 56.5kg at $5.10. Previously first up; second of 12 at this track September 28 over 1400m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Vigor Happiness with 56.5kg at $2.90. Looks all set for a positive return.

Most recently 8th of 12 at this track on March 18 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Sant Maurici carrying 54kg at $26.30. The race before that sat on the pace before fading 7th of 11 at Wanganui on March 14 over 1340m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Lucky Penny carrying 56.5kg at $21.50. Definitely worth including.

Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old filly by Zed out of Boundary. At the most recent trial finished seventh on March 3 at Foxton over 1200m. Watch for any market moves.