Races ORX Matamata - NZ

Resuming after a break; only one run when rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 7 at Tauherenikau on February 6 over 1000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Pinafore carrying 57kg at $3.70. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign.

Two-year-old colt making debut by Proisir out of La Vitesse. Won a barrier trial over 850m at Te Awamutu on April 28. Trained on the course and can make an immediate impact.

Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when ran last of 9 at Pukekohe in the LR Counties Chllng on November 22 over 1100m, slow going 11 len behind De Armas carrying 57kg at $22. Looks all set for a positive return.

Resuming after a break; only one run when ran last of 7 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on March 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Seize The Day with 57.5kg at $24.10. Sure to have improved over the break so he can feature.

Second-up. First start ran last of 7 at Ellerslie on January 11 over 1200m, 12 len behind Stromlinien carrying 57kg at $14.70. Returned from break 9th of 12 at Te Rapa on April 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind System Of Play carrying 57kg at $20.30. Rates highly and can do much better this time.

First starter. Two-year-old gelding by Ace High out of Smartly. At the most recent trial finished fourth at Ellerslie over 800m. Prefer to see under race conditions.

Gelding by Armory facing the starter for the first time. Was runner-up in a trial at Avondale on April 21 over 800m. Jumps from a favourable gate so worth keeping safe.

Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Ellerslie November 29 over 1100m, soft track; 18 len behind Incandescent with 55.5kg at $6.50. On debut third in a small field at Trentham October 18 over 800m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Midnight Dart with 55kg at $3. Everything points to a bright return.

Resumes from a spell after only one run when eased back early on 5th of 9 at Ellerslie on December 26 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Te Encuentro carrying 54kg at $14.70. Expecting a bright return.

Filly by Sword Of State making her first appearance. Won an Avondale trial over 800m on April 21. Strong chance to break through. No surprise to see her in the finish.

Filly by Almanzor on debut. Has looked handy in two trials leading into this. Ran 3rd in a Te Awamutu trial over 850m on April 28. Stable has an impressive strike rate with the first-starters.

First starter by Proisir out of Colonel's Daughter. Has a total of four trials prior to her debut today. Pay to keep an eye of the betting despite a difficult draw.

First starter by Ardrossan out of Bella Blue. Trialled on April 21 when second at Avondale over 800m. Inside barrier will assist chances. Recent trial at Avondale was encouraging enough so respect any market activity.

First starter by Russian Revolution out of Perfect Fit NZD $ 160,000 (NZB 2025 Karaka - Book 1) purchase. Was third in a trial at Avondale over 800m April 21. Looks tested in this line-up.