Races ORX Matamata - NZ

Second-up. First-up after seven months 5th of 10 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1200m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Tiantai carrying 57.5kg at $17.80. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at New Plymouth Raceway Mdn-Sw on February 14 2025 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Hana Man carrying 56.5kg at $11.70. Strips fitter and expected to feature.

Dual acceptor. Was at big odds at debut, second last of 10 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Deep Pursuit with 56.5kg at $45.10. Fitter and can only be improved but others preferred this time.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at this track January 23 over 1200m, soft track; 1.4 len behind Convinced with 55kg at $2.70. On debut second of 10 at Arawa Park December 5 over 1230m, soft track; a nose behind Cheeky Devil with 55.5kg at $2.20. This is an ideal race to kick off. At the latest outing she finished second over 1200m at this track on January 23.

Racing well recently. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track on March 11 over 1400m, slow going 1.3 len behind Rumours with 57kg at $2.70. The race 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. One of the leading chances.

Dual acceptor. Racing well recently. Last start 2nd of 10 at this track on March 22 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Rioja with 54kg at $3.30. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Te Aroha on March 6 over 1150m, on a slow track; 0.1 len behind Arwen with 54kg at $5.10. This is well within her grasp.

Dual acceptor. Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation second of 12 at Otaki November 30 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Hoorah Henry carrying 55kg at $2.40. On debut second of 10 at Taupo October 10 over 1100m, soft track; a long neck behind General Menari carrying 55.5kg at $16.50. Bold performance expected.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 10 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1200m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind Tiantai with 57kg at $2.60. The run before that 2nd of 11 at Pukekohe on March 13 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Thumbelina with 57kg at $6.60. Well placed. Can measure up.

Dual acceptor. Returns from a 61-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on February 13 over 1400m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Sattriya with 57kg at $15.90. The start before that 8th of 11 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Katamuku carrying 55kg at $14.40. Won't be far away.

Dual acceptor. Three-year-old filly (Russian Camelot - Bergamot). She has four recent trials prior to her debut today. Won her most recent trial at Taupo over 1100m on March 17. Has the pedigree so could play a major role without surprising.

Dual acceptor. At debut, raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 11 at this track on March 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Typhoon Lucy carrying 56kg at $8.50. Can do better. Better for that run and can do much better.

Dual acceptor. First starter by All Too Hard out of Goyescas purchased for NZD $ 5,000 (Gavelhouse 2025 Thoroughbred 22 December auction). Has a total of three trials prior to her debut today. Prefer to see.

Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after four months second last of 8 at Te Aroha on March 28 over 1150m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Wine Rocs carrying 53kg at $22.80. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 21 over 1200m, 8 len behind Laura's Legacy carrying 55.5kg at $11.70. Not doing enough.

At debut, 7th of 10 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1200m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Tiantai carrying 57kg at $19.80. A chance in the small field.

Two-year-old filly making debut by Proisir out of Mongolian Angel. Won a trial at Taupo over 900m March 3. Following that Was second in a Ellerslie trial over 1100m April 7. Drawn wide which doesn't help. Cannot be underestimated.

Dual acceptor. Lining up for just third start. At debut, 7th of 11 at Hawera on February 27 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Ledhaven Cassie carrying 56kg at $6.70. Last start 6th of 10 at this track on March 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Rioja with 56kg at $21.10. Look elsewhere.