Races ORX Matamata - NZ

Is first-up after a break of ten months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Te Rapa June 14 over 2400m, in the wet; 25 len behind Procella with 57kg at $4.20. Previously first up; tenth of 13 at Ellerslie Rating 65 January 1 2025 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind King Of The North with 58.5kg at $20.60. Expecting a effective return.

Gelding back from a spell of six months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Avondale October 8 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Sacred Combatant with 54kg at $17.60. First up last campaign eighth of 12 at Hawera May 18 over 1200m, in the wet; 4 len behind Procul Boy carrying 55.5kg at $102.10. Don't dismiss lightly.

Gelding back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Ruakaka December 17 over 1200m, soft track; 7 len behind Cheerio with 60kg at $7.20. Previously first up; ran last of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway May 24 over 1200m, soft track; 27 len behind Sinbin with 54.5kg at $22.50. Look for a bold run.

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at Te Aroha November 11 over 2200m, soft track; 6 len behind Innocent Victim carrying 56kg at $13.30. First up last campaign eighth of 13 at Te Aroha September 21 over 1400m, in the wet; 7 len behind Soaring Pengshan with 66.5kg at $25. Others offer more appeal.

Second run back. First-up after five months 9th of 12 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1200m, in the wet; 4 len behind Nedelin with 53.5kg at $46.60. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Tauranga on July 6 over 1200m, on a wet track; 1.75 len behind California Warrior with 52kg at $17.30. Can do much better this time with the run under her belt.

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at Tauranga on February 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind New Recruit with 56kg at $9. When resuming last campaign 6th of 8 at Pukekohe on January 19 2025 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Oppenheimer carrying 58.5kg at $18.20. Sure to be ready to run well.

Dual acceptor. Resuming. Finished off last campaign 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. Open to improvement and expected to go on with it.

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 12 at Arawa Park December 5 over 1400m, soft track; 8 len behind Live On Air carrying 54kg at $45.40. Previously first up; ran last of 12 at this track June 15 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Florin with 54kg at $83.30. Hard to recommend at this stage.

Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after two months couldn't go on with it; ran last of 16 at Ellerslie on April 4 over 1600m, slow going 18 len behind Solid Gold carrying 56.5kg at $70.90. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 2200m, 17 len behind Khando with 56.5kg at $12. One of the outsiders.