Races ORX Ruakaka - NZ

Resuming 3rd of 11 at Te Aroha on November 27 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Saxs 'N' Silks carrying 57kg at $10.10. Second run from a spell 3rd of 9 at Tauranga on December 13 over 1600m, in the wet; 2 len behind Tiffanee carrying 57kg at $3.50. Placed in all of his starts to date. Well drawn yet again. He can handle dry and wet footing.

First start ran last in a small field at this track on August 3 over 1100m, slow going 16 len behind I'm All In carrying 53kg at $14.20. Went for a spell before returning 2nd of 12 at this track on December 18 over 1400m, head behind Soberana carrying 55.5kg at $25.40. Big run fresh up here. Wide draw again. Winner in waiting.

At debut, 3rd of 12 at this track on December 18 over 1400m, long-neck behind Soberana carrying 57.5kg at $18.40. Plenty of improvement to come and is a major player.

Last start 5th of 10 at this track on December 18 over 1200m, 6 len behind Bonifleur carrying 54kg at $18.10. The start before that 7th of 14 at Otaki on November 28 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Ballon D'or with 57kg at $24.20. Has been once placed. Class dropper on last start here.

Dual acceptor. Three-year-old gelding (Wyndspelle - Thegreatpickpocket) on debut. Three times trialled for a win (here) and a placing. Also in R7. Drawn out but cannot be overlooked.

Was well-supported at debut, 6th of 12 at this track on December 18 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Soberana carrying 57.5kg at $2.50. Wide gate. Trial winner here prior. Do not overlook.

First-up ran last of 11 at Te Aroha on November 27 over 1150m, 8 len behind Mi Bella with 55kg at $43.20. Last start ran last of 12 at this track on December 18 over 1400m, 23 len behind Soberana carrying 55.5kg at $34.90. Poor so far. Drawn wide. Looking at others here.

First starter by Ace High out of Tintero. Has had a total of two trials prior to his debut today for a third and a fourth. Drawn the ace so not totally out of this.

At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 27 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Bak Da Angel with 52kg at $25.70. The start before that second last of 11 at Te Aroha on December 8 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Coincidental with 55kg at $61.90. Best run at last start. Well drawn. Is a filly on the improve.

Resuming did the work up front then tired 5th of 11 at Te Aroha on November 27 over 1150m, 3 len behind Mi Bella with 52kg at $19.50. Second-up 3rd of 11 at Matamata on December 20 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Ardalio carrying 56kg at $28.20. Better than a once placed filly. Has run well this time in so far. Must include.

Resumes from a spell after only one run when 4th in a small field at Cambridge Synthetic on October 3 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Puzzle Master with 56.5kg at $16.60. Close up at first start. Rider change. Drawn out here. Eachway chance.

Most recently 8th of 12 at this track on December 18 over 1400m, 7 len behind Soberana with 55.5kg at $8.50. The race before that 6th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 21 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind District Nine carrying 56kg at $3.10. Best run came on debut. Not the worst here.

Jumped at long odds at debut, second last of 12 at this track on December 18 over 1400m, 13 len behind Soberana with 55.5kg at $32.50. Poor at debut. Too many here are much more preferred.

Dual acceptor. Filly by Reliable Man on debut. Four times trialled for a third and a fourth. Dam has left three winning foals with Impavido (3 wins) the most prolific. Also in R7. Trainer is back at home now. Well drawn.