Races ORX Rotorua - NZ

Gelding back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign second of 14 at Tauranga December 12 over 1500m, soft track; a nose behind Tagalomu with 58.5kg at $3.80. Previously first up; third of 12 at New Plymouth Raceway November 5 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Ashoka carrying 58.5kg at $12.90. Expect a forward showing.

Resumes after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at this track December 5 over 1560m, soft track; 6 len behind Predominance carrying 58.5kg at $16.30. When resuming last campaign second of 12 at Taupo October 10 over 1000m, soft track; 1.3 len behind Hot Card carrying 58.5kg at $18.10. Expected to run well.

Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at Tauranga October 1 over 1400m, soft track; 7 len behind Reckoning with 54.5kg at $9.20. On debut 11th of 14 at Tauranga June 21 over 1200m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Accentuate with 56.5kg at $68.90. Capable of a bold return.

Resuming after a three months break. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at Matamata January 23 over 1200m, soft track; 1.4 len behind Convinced carrying 55kg at $2.70. On debut second of 10 at this track December 5 over 1230m, soft track; a nose behind Cheeky Devil carrying 55.5kg at $2.20. Has the talent to take this out.

Recent form sound. Comes here off a 31-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 10 at Matamata on March 22 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Rioja carrying 54kg at $3.30. The start before that raced 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. Major player.

Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Te Rapa December 20 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Confesara carrying 55.5kg at $23.90. On debut second of 9 at Matamata October 17 over 1200m, on heavy track; a nose behind Halo's Fire with 55.5kg at $8.70. Expecting a strong run fresh.

At debut, 4th of 10 at Matamata on March 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Rioja with 56kg at $7.90. Has ability and is among the leading hopes.

Resumes from a spell after only one run when got back early in a small field at Te Aroha on January 3 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Glacial Storm with 53kg at $6.50. Can feature.

Third-up today. Resuming second last of 11 at Te Aroha on March 6 over 1150m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Emma Twigg carrying 57kg at $20.50. Second-up 8th of 10 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Tiantai with 57kg at $67.90. Likely to struggle again.

At debut, ran last of 7 at Matamata on March 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Seize The Day with 57.5kg at $24.10. Favour others.

Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd of 12 at Matamata on March 22 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Artamos with 57.5kg at $9.40. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Mission Complete with 56.5kg at $13.50. Likely to hold the good form and play a top 4 role again.