Races ORX New Plymouth - NZ

Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at Matamata March 11 over 2000m, soft track; 5 len behind Cosmic Pursuit carrying 58kg at $6.90. On debut tenth of 14 at Waverley 3yo Mdn-Sw January 28 over 1400m, soft track; 7 len behind Tomahawk carrying 57.5kg at $61.40. Expect a bold showing.

Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation tenth of 13 at Ruakaka August 15 over 1200m, soft track; 7 len behind Fraudster carrying 58.5kg at $5.20. On debut third of 14 at Ruakaka August 1 over 1200m, soft track; 8 len behind Shalabiya with 58.5kg at $11.10. Expected to feature.

Four-year-old gelding by first season sire Written By out of Molto Veloce. He has four recent trials leading in today's debut. Won his most recent trial at Matamata over 800m on October 6. Not to be underestimated first time out.

At debut, 6th of 14 at Hawera on October 3 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Diplomatic carrying 58.5kg at $20.30. May need more time.

Gelding by Supido facing the starter for the first time. Ran 3rd in a trial at Cambridge Synthetic over 950m on September 29. Looks tested in this line-up.

Four-year-old gelding (Darci Brahma - Lady Rudolph) at the races for the first time. Has had no recent barrier trials. The betting is the best pointer to his chances.

Mare back from a spell of six-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Wanganui April 6 over 1200m, 3 len behind Mr Bombasa with 55.5kg at $4.70. When resuming last campaign third of 9 at Trentham December 14 over 1000m, 4 len behind Cosmic Dream with 55.5kg at $6.90. Looks all set for a positive return.

Mare back from a spell of eight months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at Hawera February 27 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Acesandspaces with 54.5kg at $14.50. Previously first up; second in a small field at this track Mdn-Sw December 31 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Cruiserweight carrying 54kg at $11.40. Among the hopes.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at this track Mdn November 5 over 1600m, 7 len behind Shamwari carrying 55kg at $37.90. On debut ran last in a small field at this track October 24 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Circus Dancer with 52.5kg at $9.90. Will take great benefit from this outing.

Third race start. First start ran last of 8 at this track on December 27 over 1100m, slow going 7 len behind Zimomo with 55kg at $6.30. Went for a break before returning 7th of 14 at Hawera on October 3 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Diplomatic carrying 56.5kg at $28.10. Strips fitter and should be in the mix.

Dual acceptor. Resumes from a spell after only one run when 3rd of 8 in the LR Ryder Stakes at Otaki on July 30 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 0.4 len behind Back Of The Bus with 55kg at $17.30. Anticipating her to hit the ground running this campaign.

Dual acceptor. Having second run back today. Last run 3rd of 12 at Taupo on October 9 over 1200m, slow going 0.7 len behind Petite Rocher carrying 55kg at $6.60. At only start last preparation faded in the straight 6th of 10 at Tauherenikau on March 5 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind St Monica with 55.5kg at $4.70. Sure to be right there at the business end.

Dual acceptor. Filly by Noverre making her first appearance. Trialled on October 6 at Matamata over 1000m and finished eighth. Tough assignment.