Races ORX Matamata - NZ

Last start 5th of 15 at Ellerslie on April 27 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Wee Nessy with 55.5kg at $5.10. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1400m, in the wet; 0.3 len behind Starclan carrying 58kg at $3.40. Ready to break through.

Resuming off four-and-a-half months break after having had one race start. At debut last start 7th of 11 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Open Country with 57.5kg at $10.50. Had two recent trials to get ready for this. Last trial Won a trial over 850m at Te Awamutu on April 28. Everything points to a effective return.

Ralph Manning trained three-year-old gelding lining up for debut. Won his latest trial. Inside barrier will assist chances. Looks a capable type and will be competitive.

Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old gelding by El Roca out of Don't Dilly Dally. At the most recent trial finished fourth on April 21 at Avondale over 1000m. Watch for any market moves.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at Te Rapa January 16 over 1600m, soft track; 1.0 len behind Arthur carrying 55.5kg at $6.20. On debut second of 10 at Tauranga 3yo Mdn-Sw January 2 over 1400m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Lunaman with 55.5kg at $13.50. Expected to feature.

At the latest run 6th of 8 at Arawa Park on April 22 over 1230m, in the wet; 6 len behind Elusive Faith with 56kg at $3.70. The run before that 2nd of 10 at this track on March 22 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Rioja carrying 54kg at $3.30. Better than the last effort suggests and can bounce back.

Kylie Fawcett trained three-year-old filly lining up for debut. Comfortable trial winner. Expect strong showing at home track in debut run.

Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign eighth of 11 at Arawa Park November 16 over 1400m, soft track; 4.5 len behind High Emotion with 55kg at $16. On debut ran last of 10 at Taupo October 10 over 1100m, soft track; 10 len behind General Menari carrying 55.5kg at $32.40. Has claims if presented on song.

Filly by Proisir on debut. Finished fourth in an Avondale trial over 800m on April 21. Capable of a solid performance.

First starter by Hello Youmzain out of Flourishing. Has a total of five trials prior to her debut today. Cannot be underestimated.

On debut. Three-year-old filly by Eminent out of Imprint. At the most recent trial finished fourth on April 14 at Cambridge Synthetic over 950m. Facing a stiff test.

Filly by Ace High facing the starter for the first time. Was runner-up in a trial at Te Awamutu on April 28 over 1150m. Stable has an impressive strike rate with the first-starters.