Races ORX Matamata - NZ

Second-up. First-up after seven months 2nd of 10 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1400m, in the wet; 1.3 len behind Winwood carrying 57.5kg at $19.20. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Woodville on April 30 over 2100m, slow going 12 len behind Jamaican Boy with 69kg at $4.30. Looms as a significant threat.

Last start rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 10 at Waverley on March 18 over 1650m, 1.5 len behind Belle's Charm carrying 58.5kg at $9.40. The start 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 the right way and gets his chance to get off the mark.

On debut. Five-year-old gelding by Belardo out of Miss Citron. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 1300m at Pukekohe January 20. Pay to keep an eye on betting moves.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation eighth of 13 at Woodville July 13 over 2100m, in the wet; 17 len behind Kwanza carrying 66.5kg at $50.50. On debut ran last of 7 at New Plymouth Raceway March 8 2025 over 1600m, soft track; 19 len behind Jungle Love with 58kg at $19.30. Overlooking.

Resuming. Not seen since he finished last of 9 at Pukekohe April 23 over 1400m, in the wet; 18 len behind Mo Charaid carrying 58kg at $22.60. On debut ran last of 7 at Pukekohe April 2 2025 over 1400m, 7 len behind Esperanza with 57.5kg at $13.60. Not keen on what we have seen to date.

Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 10th of 12 at Ruakaka 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 18 2024 over 1400m, 12 len behind Soberana with 56.5kg at $20.90. Will improve on whatever he does in this.

Third-up today. Resuming second last of 13 at Pukekohe on March 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Smooth Warrior with 55.5kg at $85.10. Second-up did the work up front then tired 6th of 9 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1400m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Starclan carrying 58.5kg at $39.60. Has ability and gets a chance to show his best.

Resuming after seven months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Te Aroha September 21 over 3100m, in the wet; 11 len behind Jake with 68kg at $15.80. Previously first up; ran last of 13 at this track May 14 over 1400m, on heavy track; 27 len behind Xiang Yu Biscuit carrying 56.5kg at $31.20. Capable of a big run.

Dual acceptor. Had two starts to date. At debut, second last of 9 at Taupo on February 22 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Ruby Rush carrying 58kg at $15.20. Second-up crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 4th of 12 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1600m, on heavy track; 2.75 len behind Wolf God carrying 58kg at $24.20. Progressive and is among the top chances.

Dual acceptor. Having third race start. At debut, 5th of 14 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Super Legocy with 57kg at $12.70. Second-up 7th of 14 at Pukekohe on February 25 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Castle Rock carrying 58kg at $11.30. Has plenty of upside and deserves another chance.

Comes here off a 33-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 12 at Pukekohe on March 13 over 2100m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind She Suits Herself carrying 55.5kg at $5.90. The run before that 5th of 14 at Pukekohe on February 25 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Castle Rock carrying 54.5kg at $13.50. Strong chance.

Dual acceptor. She is resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign second last of 13 at Arawa Park December 5 over 1950m, soft track; 16 len behind Air Dancer with 53kg at $102.90. On debut ran last of 11 at Arawa Park November 16 over 1400m, soft track; 12 len behind High Emotion with 54kg at $72.50. Maybe later.