Races ORX Matamata - NZ

At debut, 2nd in a small field at this track on April 15 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2.75 len behind Incredible Patch carrying 57.5kg at $5.20. Has upside and can open his account.

Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up raced on the pace before fading ran last of 16 at Ellerslie 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 18 len behind Solid Gold with 56.5kg at $70.90. Last start 3rd of 8 at this track on April 15 over 1200m, in the wet; 4 len behind Lae Zee with 53.5kg at $17.80. Hard to see him troubling the top chances this time.

Second-up. First-up after four months 11th of 15 at Ellerslie on April 27 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Wee Nessy carrying 57.5kg at $35.50. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at this track on October 17 over 1600m, in the wet; 7 len behind Berry Brown carrying 56kg at $2.90. Plenty of improvement to come.

Three-year-old gelding (Hello Youmzain - Charmeuse). Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott has him primed for this with seven recent trials prior to his debut today. Runner-up in a Te Awamutu trial over 1150m on April 28. Makes debut on home track and can make an immediate impact despite a difficult draw.

Resuming after a 15 months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Te Rapa in the G2 Ellis Fill Clss February 8 2025 over 2000m, 8 len behind Leica Lucy carrying 56.5kg at $22. On debut second of 12 at Tauranga January 2 2025 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Oceana Dream with 55.5kg at $24.10. Looks all set for a bright return.

At debut, 3rd in a small field at this track on April 15 over 1400m, in the wet; 4 len behind Incredible Patch with 53.5kg at $15.90. Needs to raise the bar.

Second-up. Promising on debut eased back early on second last in a small field at Te Aroha on January 3 over 1100m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Glacial Storm with 53kg at $6.50. Returned from break 3rd of 13 at Ellerslie on April 27 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Biding My Time carrying 55kg at $44.60. Top 4 hope.

Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 11 at Ellerslie on April 27 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Sabatini carrying 56kg at $5.80. Previously second-up got back early 7th of 12 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1150m, 8 len behind King's English with 55kg at $5. Plenty of improvement to come.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic July 10 over 1550m, 8 len behind Delz Abeel with 56.5kg at $19.40. On debut fourth of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic May 21 over 970m, 6 len behind Pink Gin carrying 55.5kg at $8.50. Has claims if presented on song.

Most recently 4th of 8 at this track on April 15 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 14 len behind Stay Frosty with 52.5kg at $23.60. The race before that second last of 8 at Hawera on March 25 over 1200m, 13 len behind Marie Antoinette carrying 56.5kg at $15.50. Looking to others.

Third race start. First start 5th of 11 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Open Country with 55.5kg at $7.80. Went for a spell before returning second last of 15 at Ellerslie on April 27 over 1400m, slow going 12 len behind Wee Nessy carrying 55.5kg at $44.70. Fitter and can measure up in this line up.

Was at long odds at debut, 6th of 11 at Pukekohe on May 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Whistler carrying 52.5kg at $30.90. Will need to improve sharply.

On debut. Three-year-old filly by Turn Me Loose out of Mangaroa Fire. At the most recent trial finished ninth on April 28 at Te Awamutu over 1150m. Betting is the best pointer to her chances.

At debut, 8th of 10 at Pukekohe on May 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Nulli with 56.5kg at $12.50. Among the leading chances.

Dual acceptor. At debut, 8th of 10 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Deep Pursuit with 56.5kg at $16. Runner-up in a Te Awamutu trial over 1150m on April 28. Has the coveted inside gate but still prepared to risk.

Dual acceptor. Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 9th of 13 at Tauranga on May 28 over 1200m, on a wet track; 15 len behind California Warrior with 53.5kg at $39.10. Might be better off following this outing.

Dual acceptor. Raced two times to date. At debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Avondale on April 8 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Al Azhar with 58kg at $23.70. Second-up sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 11 at Pukekohe on May 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Why Daddy carrying 57.5kg at $42.10. Others read better. Yet to show much and others are preferred.

Dual acceptor. Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at Tauranga F&M Mdn-Sw January 2 over 1500m, soft track; 6 len behind Classic Champagne carrying 56kg at $13.30. On debut seventh of 14 at Tauranga December 12 over 1400m, soft track; 5 len behind Khaleesi carrying 55kg at $13.30. Has claims if presented on song.

Dual acceptor. Resuming after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Hawera February 27 over 2100m, 4.5 len behind Starpello carrying 58.5kg at $5.60. When resuming last campaign seventh of 14 at Tauranga January 8 over 1500m, soft track; 5 len behind Ivy's Dancer with 58.5kg at $7. Might be better off following this outing.

Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after six months second last of 11 at Pukekohe on May 1 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Whistler carrying 57.5kg at $38.90. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Tauranga on October 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Reckoning with 56kg at $23.60. Unlikely to threaten.