Races ORX Pukekohe Park - NZ

At debut, 3rd of 7 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Dubai Rockin carrying 58kg at $11.60. It was a very good effort. Drawn out here but can overcome it. Win chance here.

Gelding by Darci Brahma on debut. Twice trialled for a second then a win. His dam has left two single race winning foals. Not out of this at all.

At long odds at debut, ran last of 8 at Matamata on March 12 over 1050m, slow going 10 len behind Miriam carrying 57.5kg at $33.80. Better run at last start. First race clockwise. Won a trial this way of going in February.

At debut, from last on the turn 6th of 11 at this track on March 14 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Sista Sugar with 57.5kg at $24.60. Last start was a bit average. Wide draw. Chance here on rain-affected footing.

Only had one start last preparation 9th of 12 at Tauranga on January 27 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Phoebe Buffay with 56kg at $24.20. When resuming last campaign 9th of 12 at this track on November 7 over 1200m, 10 len behind Osteria with 57.5kg at $25.50. Poor in both starts. His trial form is good. Won a trial here in June.

Gelding by El Roca facing the starter for the first time. Has had four trials leading into this for a third and a fourth. Wide barrier draw. Dam has left the full brother Golden Eagle (1 win).

First-up after four months came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Esperanza with 56.5kg at $13.70. Ran a good third fresh up. Wide draw. Close third here at debut. Cannot be ignored.

First-up 2nd of 11 at this track on February 23 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Ima Warrior with 56.5kg at $11.70. Poor at last start here. Warrants another chance.

Dual acceptor. Was sent out at $21.30 on debut and finished fourth, 3.5 lengths from the winner, at Ellerslie over 1200m. Tackles a longer journey this time. Wide barrier draw. Still a quinella and trifecta must.

Resumes from a spell after only one run when eased back early on 8th of 11 at Te Rapa on January 31 over 1300m, slow going 8 len behind Kananaskis with 55.5kg at $4.20. Raced just once last campaign and finished eighth at Te Rapa over 1300m. Trial second earlier this month. Won a trial before debut.

Dual acceptor. She was sent out at $24 on debut and could only manage seventh, 5.5 lengths from winner, at this track over 1200m. Trial winner last month at Ellerslie. Ace draw here so not out of this.

Back after eight months break. At debut last start sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 7 at Woodville 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 8 over 1100m, on a wet track; 17 len behind Cypress carrying 55.5kg at $9.20. Trial second here earlier this month. Won a clockwise trial before debut.

Filly by Time Test making her first appearance. Six times trialled for a third and a fourth. Carpark barrier. Looking at many others here.

At debut, 7th of 9 at Wanganui on March 15 over 1200m, 8 len behind War Princess carrying 57kg at $19.70. Slight improvement at last start. Well drawn again. Sly chance here after all the scratchings.

Dual acceptor. First starter by Dundeel out of Fastnet Lady. Has run third in each of his trials. Dam has left five winning foals with Home By Midnight (11 wins) the most prolific. Not totally out of this.

Dual acceptor. Three-year-old filly making debut by Ocean Park out of Forever And Ever. Was third in an Avondale barrier trial over 1200m on October 15. Jumps from a favourable gate and is sure to be well fancied.

Dual acceptor. First starter by Reliable Man - Phoenix. First-starter for the Stephen Marsh stable. Unplaced in both of his trials. Drawn wide. Looking elsewhere here.

Dual acceptor. Gelding by Super Seth on debut. First-starter for the Stephen Marsh stable. Unplaced in all his four trials. Drawn wide. Too many here are more liked.

Dual acceptor. Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old gelding by Almanzor out of Art Deco purchased for NZD $21,000 (Gavelhouse 2023 Thoroughbred 11 December auction). Four trials for one second. Fifth ballot here.

Dual acceptor. Jumped at big odds at debut, 8th of 10 at Ellerslie on April 9 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Lotus with 55.5kg at $48.50. Modest run at first start. Too many here are more preferred. Sixth ballot.