Races ORX Rotorua - NZ

Resuming after a eight months break. Not seen since he finished last of 13 at Ellerslie September 6 over 1200m, soft track; 8 len behind Have A Crack carrying 57kg at $39.70. On debut second in a small field at Tauranga June 21 over 1200m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Honey Badger with 56kg at $21.90. Expecting a bright return.

At the latest run rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 8 at Avondale on April 8 over 1400m, on a wet track; 0.3 len behind Al Azhar carrying 55.5kg at $8.60. The start before that struggled in the run home; 7th of 11 at Taupo on February 22 over 1800m, 6 len behind Camacho carrying 58.5kg at $19.70. Making headway. Tough to beat.

Second-up. Promising on debut came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at Te Aroha on July 27 over 1150m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Zenith carrying 57.5kg at $10.20. Returned from break 5th of 8 at Avondale on April 8 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2.75 len behind Opressor carrying 58.5kg at $8.30. Fitter and rates highly.

Most recently eased back early on 8th of 10 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1400m, in the wet; 7 len behind Winwood with 57.5kg at $10.20. Before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 12 at Pukekohe on March 13 over 2100m, on a slow track; 12 len behind She Suits Herself with 58.5kg at $11.80. Worth forgiving the last couple of outings.

Resuming today after a break of a year. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Matamata April 17 2025 over 1600m, soft track; 16 len behind Ballistic Miss carrying 57.5kg at $19.10. First up last campaign fifth of 11 at Matamata March 23 2025 over 1400m, 8 len behind On The Town with 58kg at $34.10. Expected to feature.

Raced two times to date. At big odds at debut, raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Taupo on February 22 over 1400m, 5 len behind Our Solana carrying 58.5kg at $29.10. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1600m, in the wet; 5 len behind Fortune Cookie carrying 58.5kg at $15.60. Has to go up a level.

Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign second last of 13 at Ellerslie in the LR Gingernuts January 11 over 2100m, 5.5 len behind Ammirati with 57kg at $40.20. On debut third of 12 at Tauranga October 1 over 1400m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Reckoning with 56kg at $11.50. Expecting a positive return.

Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd of 12 at Matamata on March 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Artamos with 57.5kg at $9.40. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Mission Complete carrying 56.5kg at $13.50. Solid top-three chance with a repeat of that latest performance.

Second run back. First-up after three months came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 8 at Avondale on April 8 over 1200m, in the wet; 0.7 len behind Opressor carrying 56.5kg at $4.20. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Avondale on October 8 over 1200m, in the wet; 5 len behind Pulsatilla carrying 56.5kg at $46.40. Sure to be right there at the business end.

Returns from a 40-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 11 at Pukekohe on March 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Thumbelina with 54.5kg at $14.50. The start before that did the work up front then tired 7th of 9 at Taupo on February 22 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Ruby Rush carrying 56.5kg at $5.60. Among the better chances in this line up.

Resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 11 at this track October 12 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Yamato Satona carrying 55.5kg at $57.20. On debut ran last of 7 at Matamata September 12 over 1400m, in the wet; 26 len behind Misellabel carrying 57.5kg at $8. Prefer others.

Recent form sound. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2.75 len behind Starclan carrying 56kg at $7.50. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Matamata on March 11 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Rocky Marciano with 56kg at $3.60. Not far away last time. Not far from winner at her last appearance and rates highly.

Was at long odds at debut, ran last of 14 at Pukekohe on March 13 over 1600m, slow going 25 len behind Florenza with 56.5kg at $31.70. Perfectly drawn but still looking elsewhere.

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. Second-up 7th of 10 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Winwood carrying 58kg at $14. Struggling to make an impact lately and others appeal more.

Dual acceptor. Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 10 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1200m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Deep Pursuit carrying 56kg at $4.10. The run 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. Capable of building on that performance and she looks one of the main chances.

Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up 4th of 11 at Pukekohe on March 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Thumbelina carrying 57kg at $34.60. Second-up 8th of 13 at Ellerslie on April 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Utopic Warrior carrying 56kg at $23.50. Will be hard to beat.

Dual acceptor. Filly by Shamexpress facing the starter for the first time. Won trial at Ellerslie over 1100m on April 7. Tough assignment.

Dual acceptor. Filly by All Too Hard facing the starter for the first time. Ran 3rd in a trial at Ellerslie over 1100m on April 7. Happy to watch this time from a difficult gate.