Races ORX Rotorua - NZ

First-up after five months 7th of 11 at Ellerslie on November 5 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Texas Hold 'Em with 58.5kg at $3.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Pukekohe on June 19 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Niagara Sky with 58.5kg at $2.40. Big improver on fresh up run. Trial winner prior. Can win this at first left-handed run on raceday.

Finished off last preparation third of 10 at Taupo August 21 over 1200m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Live On Air carrying 58.5kg at $3.40. On debut fifth of 11 at this track July 3 over 1215m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Willit carrying 57.5kg at $4.20. Has not gone a poor race. Wide draw. Include him everywhere no matter the footing.

First-up after five months 3rd of 11 at Ellerslie on November 5 over 1200m, long-neck behind Texas Hold 'Em with 58.5kg at $28.60. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Cambridge on June 12 over 970m, long-neck behind My Chablis carrying 58.5kg at $2.90. Close up placing fresh up. Wide draw but can cope.

Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at Ruakaka 3yo Mdn-Sw January 5 over 1400m, 3 len behind Per La Vita carrying 57.5kg at $2.20. Previously first up; fourth of 9 at this track December 10 over 1230m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Serena's Spirit with 57kg at $1.90. Trial third last month so ready to resume. Trifecta and first four must.

Phillip Stevens trained four-year-old gelding lining up for first race start. Unbeaten in two trials here. Chance here for sure and the tote quote will be intriguing.

Gelding by Per Incanto on debut. Twice trialled for a win and a third. Wide draw. Dam has left The Wild Chief (4 wins).

Jumped at long odds at debut, 4th of 12 at Te Aroha on October 30 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Honey Badger carrying 56kg at $27.10. Wide gate. Not out of this if run.

Gelding by Contributer on debut. Twice trialled for a win and a second. Dam has left Atlas (6 wins). Not out of this.

First-up 2nd in a small field at Matamata on September 13 over 1050m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Mafia Mamma with 55kg at $2.60. Second run from a spell 3rd of 9 at Waverley on October 20 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind The Big Picture carrying 56.5kg at $5.70. Seven times placed incredibly. Wide draw but cannot be omitted on dry or wet.

At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at Te Aroha on October 30 over 1200m, in the wet; 17 len behind Honey Badger carrying 54.5kg at $12.40. Before that 2nd of 7 at Awapuni Synthetic on October 6 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind French Doll with 56.5kg at $5.60. Poor at last start. Placed in both runs prior. Chance well drawn.

At debut, distant 2nd of 9 at Te Aroha on October 30 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Hankee Alpha carrying 55.5kg at $9.80. Wide gate. Left-handed trial winner prior.

Sam Mynott trained three-year-old filly lining up for first race start. Looked good in a recent trial win. Inside barrier will assist chances. Dam has left four winning foals with Chambord (4 wins) the most prolific.

Gelding by Santos facing the starter for the first time. Three times trialled for a win and a second. Dam has left Super Infinity (1 win).

At debut, 5th of 9 at Te Aroha on October 30 over 1200m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Hankee Alpha carrying 55.5kg at $10.40. Wide gate and looks hard pressed here.

Only had one start last preparation 7th of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on June 14 over 1000m, 9 len behind Cap Ten carrying 55kg at $2.50. On debut was 5th of 7 at Ballarat 2yo Hcp on November 15 2023 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Stormbourg with 57kg at $3. Won trial at Te Awamutu over 850m on October 29. New stable now. Big chance.

At debut, settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at Te Rapa on October 28 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Force Of Nature with 56.5kg at $6.40. Not too bad at first start. Ace draw. In form yard.

Was at long odds at debut, 6th of 10 at Taupo on September 20 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Vesphire with 53.5kg at $33.20. Improver. Runner-up in a Te Awamutu trial over 1150m on October 29. Not the worst.

At debut, 7th of 11 at Te Aroha on October 30 over 1200m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Romilly carrying 55.5kg at $5.80. Not too bad at first start. Dual trial winner prior. Bred to win more than once.