Races ORX Rotorua - NZ

Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd of 10 at Matamata 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 Matamata on September 12 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Quondo carrying 56.5kg at $7.90. Shaping up nicely and can play a role in the finish.

Gelding by Swiss Ace making his first appearance. Runner-up in an Avondale trial over 1000m on March 24. Wait and see what he can do.

Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 10 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1200m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Deep Pursuit carrying 56kg at $4.10. The race before that 3rd of 13 at Pukekohe on March 13 over 1200m, slow going 1.4 len behind Smooth Warrior with 55kg at $14.30. Should prove hard to beat.

Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 11 at Pukekohe on March 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Thumbelina with 57kg at $34.60. Last start 8th of 13 at Ellerslie on April 4 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Utopic Warrior carrying 56kg at $23.50. Major player.

Dual acceptor. Kurtis Pertab trained three-year-old filly lining up for first race start. Progressing well with a recent trial win. Looks a capable type and will be competitive.

Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 11 at Pukekohe on March 13 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Thumbelina with 56kg at $13.70. Second run from a spell got back early 6th of 8 at Te Aroha on March 28 over 1150m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Wine Rocs carrying 54kg at $11.80. Racing well. Fitter for recent racing and is one of the main contenders.

Dual acceptor. Filly by All Too Hard on debut. Ran 3rd in a Ellerslie trial over 1100m on April 7. Prepared to risk this time from a tricky barrier.

Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 14 at Tauranga January 8 over 1500m, soft track; 6 len behind Ivy's Dancer with 54kg at $20.60. On debut second last of 10 at Hawera August 23 over 1200m, in the wet; 10 len behind Brassey Miss with 53kg at $3.60. Expecting her to hit the ground running this campaign.

Was at big odds at debut, settled back and ran on when 7th of 11 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1400m, in the wet; 7 len behind Ocean Rules with 54.5kg at $31.30. Must do a lot more.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation ran last of 14 at Waverley on January 28 over 1400m, slow going 11 len behind Tomahawk with 54.5kg at $13.50. First up last campaign 9th of 13 at Avondale 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 8 over 1400m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Kygo Star carrying 55.5kg at $46.60. Trialled on March 24 at Avondale over 1000m and finished eighth. Capable of a bold return.

Filly by Reliable Man making her first appearance. Finished fourth in a Taupo trial over 900m on March 17. Likely to need this run.

Last start 2nd of 8 at Avondale on April 8 over 1400m, on rain affected going; neck behind Al Azhar with 52.5kg at $3.80. The run before that from last on the turn 5th of 9 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind So Fear carrying 53.5kg at $66.40. Well placed and sure to be prominent.

Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran last of 13 at Pukekohe on March 13 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Smooth Warrior with 58kg at $72.50. Last start 7th of 10 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1400m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Winwood with 58kg at $14. Well placed and can do much better.