Races ORX Gore - NZ

Back after a long spell. Only had one start last preparation 2nd of 14 at Riverton on April 6 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Filter with 57kg at $16.30. When resuming last campaign ran second last of 8 at Taupo on December 28 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Rebel Creek with 57.5kg at $13.20. Looks a key runner.

Is first-up after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign seventh of 14 at Wingatui May 22 over 1200m, in the wet; 4 len behind Turn The Tide with 58.5kg at $12. First up last campaign ran last of 14 at Riverton March 8 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 34 len behind Better Shared with 58.5kg at $11.40. In the right race and sure to go well.

Resuming after a ten months break. Not seen since he finished last in a small field at Riverton January 1 over 1400m, 11 len behind Hangonharry with 58.5kg at $4.80. On debut fifth of 8 at Wingatui October 17 over 1200m, on heavy track; 2.25 len behind Snow Brainer carrying 58.5kg at $6.40. Should be right in the finish.

Second-up. Promising on debut 3rd of 12 at Riverton on May 8 over 1200m, on a wet track; 0.8 len behind Queen Alice carrying 55.5kg at $6.20. Returned from break 5th of 13 at Wingatui on October 2 over 1200m, on heavy track; 1.0 len behind My Girl Alice with 52.5kg at $8.50. Is a definite threat in this line-up.

Returns from a 51-day let-up. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 26 over 1400m, 5 len behind Call To Arms carrying 56.5kg at $31.70. The start before that ran second last of 8 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 20 over 1200m, 6 len behind Cool In Command with 56.5kg at $12.30. One of the leading chances.

Third-up today. First-up 10th of 13 at Oamaru on August 14 over 1200m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Hammer carrying 56.5kg at $11.70. Last start 3rd of 10 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Midnight Oak with 56.5kg at $15.70. Finished third last start over 1200m at Phar Lap Racecourse after being prominent upon straightening.

Third-up today. First-up 5th of 10 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Baltic Boom carrying 56.5kg at $20.80. Second run from a spell 7th of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 4 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Gibby Pay Cheque carrying 56.5kg at $19.70. Capable of a big run.

Lisa Vaughan trained four-year-old mare lining up for first race start. Won a recent trial at Ashburton. Prefer to see.

Five-year-old mare by Mongolian Falcon out of To Love You on debut. Has had no recent barrier trials. Likely to be better for this outing.

Five-year-old mare (Darci Brahma - Snipza Gold) at the races for the first time. Has had no recent barrier trials. Likely to be better for this experience.

At debut, 6th of 9 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 23 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind On Piste with 54kg at $12.40. Improvement likely.

First-starter by Turn Me Loose out of On The Que Tee. Watch for any market moves.

Back after a long spell. Only had one start last preparation 12th of 14 at Wingatui on March 27 over 1200m, slow going 12 len behind Money Muncher with 56kg at $23.90. When resuming last campaign didn't finish the race at this track December 21 over 1335m. Can measure up.

Dual acceptor. At debut, 7th of 13 at Wingatui on October 2 over 1200m, on a wet track; 2.75 len behind My Girl Alice with 56.5kg at $14.80. Better for that experience but looks tested in this line-up.