Races ORX Waipukurau - NZ

At the latest run 2nd of 14 at Otaki on April 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.4 len behind Mischief with 58.5kg at $14.50. Before that 7th of 14 at Otaki on February 8 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Jacobite Rising carrying 56.5kg at $10.80. Expected to be very competitive.

At debut, ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Waverley on April 10 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Bannen carrying 58.5kg at $9.70. Shows ability and expected to improve. Looms as a serious contender.

Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 12 at Waverley on April 10 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Bannen carrying 56.5kg at $21.40. Previously second-up 6th of 14 at Te Aroha on July 27 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Scarlet Temple with 58.5kg at $5.70. Has some rough claims.

Gelding by Super Easy facing the starter for the first time. Ran 3rd in a Foxton trial over 1400m on November 11. Happy to watch this time from a tricky gate.

Racing second-up today. Last start ran last in a small field at Tauherenikau on March 22 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Spark with 58.5kg at $33.70. At only start last preparation 10th of 12 at Wanganui on November 22 over 1340m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Tommy Star carrying 56.5kg at $11.70. Looks tested on the first up effort.

Five-year-old gelding (Alamosa - Paige Me) has trialled on three occasions leading into today's race. Fourth over 1400m in a Foxton trial on November 11. Prefer to see.

Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, 6th of 12 at Waverley on March 18 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Sant Maurici carrying 58kg at $3.70. Second-up 4th of 14 at Otaki on April 11 over 1400m, slow going 1.5 len behind Mischief carrying 58kg at $7.70. Only needs to raise the bar a little to open his account.

First starter by Ferrando out of Stage Door. Has a total of two trials prior to his debut today. Prefer to see.

Mare back from a spell of three months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at Waverley January 28 over 1650m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Zaravela with 56.5kg at $5.90. First up last campaign second of 12 at Otaki December 19 over 1400m, soft track; 0.8 len behind John Doe carrying 56.5kg at $9.20. Resumes after a recent trial win. Has claims if presented on song.

Third-up today. First-up 4th of 9 at Wanganui on February 22 over 1360m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Silent Applause with 54.5kg at $17.20. Second run from a spell made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Otaki on April 11 over 1400m, slow going 1.0 len behind Mischief with 54.5kg at $31.40. Fitter now and making headway. Ready to win.

Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, 2nd in a small field at Wanganui on March 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind So We Go with 55.5kg at $2.50. Last start 3rd of 8 at Wanganui on April 6 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Flowers Ember with 56kg at $3.10. Expected to feature.

Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, 3rd of 11 at Wanganui on March 14 over 1340m, slow going 1.75 len behind Lucky Penny carrying 56kg at $2.70. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Wanganui on April 6 over 1340m, 2.5 len behind Scarlett Spell with 56kg at $4.50. Going well and is sure to be thereabouts again.

Racing well recently. Last start in a small field at Matamata on April 15 over 1200m, on a wet track; 5 len behind She's A Boss carrying 57kg at $2.20. The race before that 2nd of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on February 13 over 1400m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Sattriya with 57kg at $15.90. Best form stacks up so she can make amends.

At debut, 6th of 9 at Waverley on April 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Wailea carrying 56kg at $11.40. Can do better. Has upside and may be worth following.

Filly by Savabeel making her first appearance. Finished sixth in a Foxton trial over 1000m on November 11. Looks tested in this line-up.

Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old gelding by Time Test out of Florence O'reilly. At the most recent trial finished fourth on March 17 at Foxton over 1000m. Facing a stiff test.

At debut, second last of 9 at Waverley on April 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Wailea with 58kg at $10.40. Drawn the carpark and likely to struggle.

Second run back. First-up after two months 9th of 12 at Matamata on March 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Artamos carrying 57.5kg at $26.10. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Arawa Park on November 16 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind High Emotion with 57.5kg at $33.60. No easier this time and happy to leave out.

Dual acceptor. At the latest run 6th of 8 at Wanganui on April 6 over 1200m, 6 len behind Flowers Ember carrying 56kg at $9.70. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Wanganui on March 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind So We Go with 54.5kg at $5.70. In the right race this time and is among the chances.