Races ORX Otaki - NZ

Comes off a 37 day let-up. Most recently rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 10 at Waverley on March 18 over 1650m, 1.5 len behind Belle's Charm carrying 58.5kg at $9.40. The start before that 5th of 9 at Waipukurau on February 15 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Speedie O'reilly with 58.5kg at $8.40. Heading in the right direction and looks hard to beat.

Second-up today. Freshened for 54 days. Last run 3rd of 14 at Trentham on March 1 over 1600m, slow going 1.5 len behind Summit Up with 58.5kg at $5. At only start last preparation 4th of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway Mdn-Sw on May 24 over 1600m, slow going 0.7 len behind Zanzibar with 58.5kg at $4. Likely to measure up again with a repeat performance.

Most recently 4th of 8 at Hawera on April 17 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 1.3 len behind Elpedro with 58.5kg at $12.20. The start before that 6th of 13 at Hawera on March 25 over 1600m, 8 len behind Kingsbrook Diva with 57.5kg at $11.50. Further improvement is on the cards.

First starter by Alamosa - Dandeedee. Has run a number of ordinary trials leading in today's debut. Not seen on the track to assess positively. Betting best guide.

Had two starts to date. At debut, second last of 8 at Hawera on March 25 over 1400m, 4 len behind What Next carrying 57.5kg at $12.80. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Avondale on April 8 over 1600m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind I Dunnet carrying 57.5kg at $3.60. Great chance to get off the mark this time.

Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Waverley on April 10 over 1650m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Vanilla Storm with 56.5kg at $14.80. Before that 5th of 8 at Waverley on March 18 over 1400m, 3 len behind Trafalgar carrying 56.5kg at $35.20. Thereabouts last time out. Has a wide gate to overcome but worth including.

Was well in the market at debut, 4th of 11 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1400m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Ocean Rules carrying 57.5kg at $4.10. Likely to feature.

Three-year-old gelding (Ribchester - Calypso Blue). He has four recent trials leading in today's debut. Won his most recent trial at Foxton over 1200m on April 14. Cannot be underestimated.

At the latest run 2nd of 11 at Trentham on March 28 over 1600m, slow going 0.0 len behind Surround Sound carrying 55kg at $11.70. The run before that 7th of 11 at Trentham on March 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Katamuku carrying 55kg at $16.50. Great chance to break through.

First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 14 at this track January 9 over 2100m, 15 len behind Tokyodome carrying 56.5kg at $29.80. First up last campaign ninth of 11 at Waverley October 19 over 1400m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Perfect Pete carrying 56.5kg at $49.10. Others offer more appeal.

Jumped at long odds at debut, ran last of 12 at Waverley on April 10 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Bannen carrying 56.5kg at $41.10. Hard to enthuse.

Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Fortune Cookie carrying 56kg at $10.10. Before that 12th of 14 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Volunteer carrying 55kg at $16.20. One of the chances.