Races ORX Matamata - NZ

Recent form sound. Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1400m, on a wet track; 2 len behind Morning Cocoa with 58.5kg at $1.90. The start before that 2nd of 12 at Pukekohe on February 25 over 1200m, slow going 0.5 len behind Sweet Smile carrying 56.5kg at $5. Looks all set to run well again.

Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 10 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1200m, on a wet track; 2 len behind Deep Pursuit with 58.5kg at $9.90. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Wanganui on November 22 over 1340m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Tommy Star carrying 56.5kg at $9.60. Plenty of improvement to come.

Dual acceptor. At the latest run second last of 9 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1400m, in the wet; 14 len behind Starclan with 58.5kg at $47.70. The start before that 6th of 11 at Te Aroha on March 6 over 1150m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Arwen with 58.5kg at $65. Hard to entertain on that form.

Second-up. First-up after three months 3rd of 10 at this track on March 22 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Rioja carrying 58kg at $33.70. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at this track on September 12 over 1200m, in the wet; 4 len behind Quondo carrying 56.5kg at $7.90. Back in good shape and can play a role in the finish.

At debut, 5th of 10 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1200m, in the wet; 4 len behind Deep Pursuit carrying 58kg at $14.80. Can measure up this time.

Was well in the market at debut, raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Te Aroha on March 28 over 1150m, on heavy track; 2.75 len behind Wine Rocs carrying 56kg at $4.10. Will be there at the business end.

Gelding by Belardo on debut. Has looked handy in two trials leading into this. Runner-up in a Ellerslie trial over 1100m on March 10. Trained on the track and can make an immediate impact despite an awkward barrier.

Dual acceptor. Last start second last of 8 at Hawera on March 25 over 1200m, 13 len behind Marie Antoinette carrying 56.5kg at $15.50. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 13 at Te Aroha on March 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Ballbeena with 55.5kg at $50.50. Likely to find this out of reach.

Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 10 at this track on March 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Rioja with 54kg at $3.30. The run before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 11 at Te Aroha on March 6 over 1150m, slow going 0.1 len behind Arwen carrying 54kg at $5.10. Close to a win. Everything points towards a big run.

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 with 55.5kg at $16.50. Likely to feature.

Dual acceptor. Since last run she has trialed at Ellerslie over 800m on 7/4/2026; Last run 2nd of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on February 13 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Sattriya carrying 57kg at $15.90. The run before eighth of 11 at Te Rapa January 30 over 1200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Katamuku carrying 55kg at $14.40. In the mix.

Dual acceptor. Three-year-old filly making debut by Russian Camelot out of Bergamot. Won a trial at Taupo over 1100m March 17. Profiles well and a bold run is expected.

Dual acceptor. At debut, raced on the pace before fading 7th of 11 at this track on March 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Typhoon Lucy with 56kg at $8.50. Will take a lot from that hitout and shapes as one to consider.

Dual acceptor. Raced twice to date. At debut, 7th of 11 at Hawera on February 27 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Ledhaven Cassie carrying 56kg at $6.70. Second-up 6th of 10 at this track on March 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Rioja with 56kg at $21.10. Hasn't done much to inspire.

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 leading in today's debut. Coming along well at the trials with a minor placing at her most recent.

Dual acceptor. Was at long 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. Looks tested.

Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after four months second last of 8 at Te Aroha on March 28 over 1150m, in the wet; 6 len behind Wine Rocs with 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 with 55.5kg at $11.70. Expect she'll find this too tough.

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. Prepared to risk.