Races ORX Waipukurau - NZ

Third race start today. At debut, 2nd in a small field at Tauherenikau on March 22 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Spark with 58kg at $9.30. Last start 6th of 9 at Wanganui on April 6 over 1200m, 6 len behind Mr Bombasa carrying 57.5kg at $4.90. Key runner who can get off the mark.

Dual acceptor. Was well-supported at debut, 4th of 9 at Wanganui on April 6 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Mr Bombasa with 57.5kg at $2.90. Useful type who looks sure to run well again.

Second-up. First-up after six months 5th of 8 at Wanganui on April 6 over 1200m, 2 len behind Flowers Ember with 58kg at $14.60. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Waverley on October 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Illustrious carrying 57.5kg at $12. Will come on from that run and is well-placed to take this out.

Three-year-old gelding making debut by Bivouac out of Espresso Martini. Won a trial over 1000m at Foxton on April 14. Expected to measure up.

Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at Tauherenikau December 10 over 1600m, soft track; 2 len behind Loose Jewels with 54.5kg at $5.60. On debut fourth of 13 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw November 16 over 1600m, 12 len behind Stealthfire with 53.5kg at $6.30. Progressive and expected to measure up.

Dual acceptor. Last start 6th of 8 at Wanganui on April 6 over 1200m, 6 len behind Flowers Ember carrying 56kg at $9.70. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Wanganui on March 14 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind So We Go carrying 54.5kg at $5.70. Sure to be thereabouts.

Raced twice to date. At debut, 5th of 9 at Tauherenikau on March 5 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Richemont carrying 56kg at $8.70. Second-up 5th of 7 at Hawera on March 25 over 1200m, 6 len behind Portland carrying 57kg at $10.10. Open to plenty of improvement and might sneak into the top three.

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 carrying 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. Rates highly and expected to do much better with that run under her belt.

Dual acceptor. Three-year-old filly making debut by Savabeel out of Taller. Was second in a Foxton trial over 1000m April 14. Can make an immediate impact despite a tricky gate.