Races ORX Rotorua - NZ

Resumes from a spell after only one run when sat on the pace when 2nd of 10 at Matamata on June 5 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Electric Zou carrying 57.5kg at $16. Trial runner up last month. Could prove too smart for these.

Finished off last preparation when last of 7 at Cambridge September 13 2023 over 1550m, 7 len behind Johnnie Kastle carrying 58.5kg at $6.70. Previously first up; fourth of 7 at Tauranga July 22 2023 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Lovearoadie with 57.5kg at $7.60. Twice trialled and won the largest one so forward to resume. Three times fourth. Sly one.

First start ran last of 8 at Pukekohe 3yo+ Mdn on November 11 2021 over 1100m, 30 len behind Midnight Mass carrying 59.5kg at $22.80. Went for a break before returning 9th of 13 at Te Rapa Mdn on September 27 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Love Poem with 58.5kg at $85.70. Not liked here at all.

First starter. Four-year-old gelding by Staphanos out of Kolee. Three times trialled for one third. Well drawn.

Resuming 2nd of 14 at Matamata on September 4 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Evelyn Rush carrying 56.5kg at $3. Second run from a spell 4th of 7 at Cambridge on October 3 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Miss Rockette carrying 56kg at $2.80. Has not gone a poor race yet and is a quinella and trifecta must.

First-up after five months 5th of 9 at Cambridge on September 18 over 970m, 4.5 len behind Cantatrice carrying 56.5kg at $8.30. Previously second-up came from tail of field 2nd of 12 at Cambridge on June 14 2023 over 1550m, 1.3 len behind Infer with 56.5kg at $8.50. Course placed. She has placed second up. Can handle it dry and wet. Place or first four at best.

Last run 4th of 12 at Matamata on October 2 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind To Catch A Thief carrying 55kg at $30.40. At only start last preparation 3rd of 13 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Cintivee with 55.5kg at $9.40. Good run fresh up. Easier here. Winner in waiting.

At the latest run 5th of 12 at Tauranga on October 5 over 1400m, on a wet track; 2 len behind Myakkabelle with 52.5kg at $41. The race before that of 10 at Taupo on September 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Kitty Flash carrying 53.5kg at $45.80. Eight times placed. Can handle dry or wet ground.

Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 4th of 12 at Te Rapa on April 27 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Thooza carrying 54kg at $54.30. New stable now. Trial second last month so ready to go. Threat.

Three-year-old gelding (Ocean Park - Quattro Katie) will no doubt benefit from the three trials leading in today's debut. Sixth at Te Awamutu in a 850m trial on October 1. Hard to have in this line up.

First-up after three months 5th of 14 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Midnight Edition carrying 55.5kg at $20.80. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Trentham on May 25 over 1200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind First Gear with 55.5kg at $16.70. Was not too bad a run fresh up. Has placed when second up. She can handle dry and wet ground.

Lance Noble trained three-year-old filly lining up for first race start. Six times trialled for a win, a third and two fourths. Dam has left two winning foals with Emperor Of France (2 wins) the most prolific.

First-up after three months 6th of 11 at Matamata on September 13 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Cleat carrying 53.5kg at $12.30. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at Pukekohe on June 19 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Ortega with 55kg at $13.20. Had a hard run wide fresh up. Ace gate here. Not out of this at all.

Was well-supported at debut, second last of 10 at Taupo 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 20 over 1300m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Sexy And I Moet carrying 55.5kg at $3.60. Disappointed at first start. Trial winner here in June. Give another chance.

Not seen since he finished last of 9 at Ruakaka November 14 over 1400m, 5 len behind Bella Waters carrying 57kg at $11.80. On debut seventh of 9 at Taupo 3yo Mdn-Sw September 15 2023 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Matawai carrying 56.5kg at $43.60. Should be stronger for a spell. Twice trialled. Full brother to Charmario (3 wins).

Finished off last campaign eighth of 14 at Matamata May 8 over 1600m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Bourbon Empress carrying 56.5kg at $4.20. When resuming last campaign second of 11 at this track April 17 over 1400m, soft track; a neck behind Service Break with 56kg at $4.70. Second in a trial here last month. Wide draw. Overs.