Races ORX Te Aroha - NZ

Resumes from a spell after only one run when 2nd in a small field at Cambridge Synthetic on September 18 over 970m, long-neck behind Legally Binding carrying 57.5kg at $2.80. Dual trial winner prior. Runner up in a trial last month so ready to go. Drawn to win.

Gelding by Ace High facing the starter for the first time. Twice trialled for an easy win and a second. Dam has left Dancelittlesister (2 wins). Chance on debut.

First-up ran last of 11 at this track on November 12 over 1150m, slow going 8 len behind Our Allie Be carrying 57.5kg at $16.40. Second-up 10th of 13 at Matamata on December 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Cognoscenti carrying 57kg at $59. Poor so far and drawn out here. Not liked here.

On debut. Three-year-old gelding by Tivaci out of Saffron Lady. In his only trial finished fourth on July 23 at Cambridge Synthetic over 950m. Drawn wide. Not the worst here.

Gelding by Ferrando facing the starter for the first time. Twice trialled for one second. Dam has left Yari (2 wins). Drawn well in this.

Gelding by Trapeze Artist facing the starter for the first time. Trialled on December 17 at Pukekohe over 800m and finished eighth. Looks tested in this line-up.

Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 9 at this track on December 8 over 1150m, slow going 5 len behind Dua Dance carrying 55kg at $2.10. Second-up ran last of 7 at Te Rapa on December 21 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Ridefromtheashes with 55.5kg at $8.30. Looking elsewhere.

Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up led to the turn then faded 5th of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 5 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Komocean with 55.5kg at $8.10. Second run from a spell 7th of 10 at Ruakaka on December 18 over 1200m, 7 len behind Bonifleur carrying 54kg at $12.60. Well held last time and facing tough task today.

At debut, ran on from midfield; 4th of 14 at this track on November 12 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Beast Of Burden carrying 55kg at $9.90. Last start 5th of 14 at Ellerslie on December 12 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Miss Madridista with 55kg at $9.80. Has been not too bad in both runs so far. Can pay a dividend today.

Dual acceptor. First-up after four months ran last of 10 at Arawa Park on December 4 over 1230m, 17 len behind Elegant Jazz with 54.5kg at $15.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Hastings on July 6 over 1100m, on a wet track; 1.1 len behind Grove Street with 55kg at $3.20. Poor fresh up but had won a trial prior. Also in R3. Not the worst for a place or the first four.

Dual acceptor. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Matamata 2yo Mdn-Sw March 13 over 1200m, soft track; 8 len behind Red Sea carrying 55.5kg at $80.50. When resuming last campaign eighth of 10 at Matamata February 29 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Altari with 55.5kg at $40.30. Well drawn fresh up. Also in R3. Too many here look stronger.

Last start second last of 7 at Te Rapa on December 21 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Ridefromtheashes with 55.5kg at $22. Before that 5th of 9 at this track on December 8 over 1150m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Dua Dance carrying 53kg at $32.90. Not that bad in last two runs. Place or first four at best.

On debut. Three-year-old filly by Reliable Man out of Slovakian. Twice trialled for a third and a fourth. Dam has left the full sister Silvakia (2 wins). Wide barrier draw here.

Dual acceptor. Filly by Shocking on debut. Unplaced in all of her trials. Also in R3. Wide draw. Dam has left two winning foals with My Zoi (3 wins) the most prolific. Drawn wide here.

At the latest run didn't do much in the run home; second last of 10 at this track on November 27 over 1150m, 9 len behind Bellarista with 54.5kg at $3.60. The start before that 3rd of 9 at this track on October 30 over 1200m, in the wet; 8 len behind Hankee Alpha carrying 55.5kg at $6.90. Trial winner last month. Won a trial here before his debut. Chance drawn the ace.

Gelding by All Too Hard making his first appearance. Four times trialled for two wins and two placings. Dam has left Kunnese (1 win). Drawn to be a serious threat.

Dual acceptor. Three-year-old filly (Russian Revolution - Lady Xuxa). Three times trialled for two seconds. Also in R3. Drawn wide here. Not our of this if run here.

Dual acceptor. Filly by Ribchester on debut. Three times trialled for a second and a fourth. Also in R3. Dam has left five winning foals with Happy Index (5 wins) the most prolific. Bred to deliver.

Dual acceptor. First-up ran last of 12 at Pukekohe on November 7 over 1200m, 12 len behind Osteria carrying 54.5kg at $45.50. Second-up second last of 9 at this track on December 8 over 1150m, slow going 4.5 len behind Dua Dance with 55kg at $78.30. Also in R3. Doubt she can trouble these.