Races ORX Te Aroha - NZ

First-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track on January 4 over 1150m, slow going 2.75 len behind Dealt With carrying 57.5kg at $3.40. Last start settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Matamata on January 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Phelan The Power carrying 54.5kg at $3.90. Has been well backed in all of his runs so far. Reared at start last time. Each-way all day.

At the latest run 6th of 11 at Te Rapa on January 31 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Amyer Star with 57kg at $2.30. Before that 2nd in a small field at Tauranga on January 10 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Atmospheric with 57kg at $1.40. Tad disappointing at last start. Placed in both runs prior. Rider atop ideal.

At debut, got back early 5th of 10 at Ruakaka on January 7 over 1200m, 14 len behind Perfect Dividends with 57kg at $11.90. Last start 4th of 11 at Te Rapa on January 31 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Sabrina Hall carrying 57kg at $26.50. Better at last start but has been distant in bother runs so far. Best draw to date here. Not out of this.

At debut, 4th of 9 at Taupo on December 30 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Mid Ocean carrying 57.5kg at $7.70. Last start 10th of 12 at Te Rapa on January 16 over 1400m, 6 len behind Penman with 57kg at $15.30. Better than last start indicates. Drawn wide. Still a hope.

Dual acceptor. Gelding by Pierro making his first appearance. Prepared to risk this time from an awkward barrier.

First starter by The Autumn Sun out of Collectively. Has a total of five trials leading in today's debut for three fourths. Wide draw. Many here look better.

First starter by Roc De Cambes out of Octave. Has a total of two trials leading in today's debut for one third. Drawn wide here and several in this look better.

Most recently 3rd of 12 at Te Rapa on January 16 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Penman carrying 55kg at $8.20. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Arawa Park on December 28 over 1400m, neck behind Summerston with 56kg at $3.80. Has been racing well all career so far. Can win this well drawn.

Dual acceptor. At the latest run 5th of 10 at Tauranga on January 27 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Warden with 55.5kg at $6.30. Before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track on January 4 over 1150m, slow going 1.3 len behind Dealt With carrying 55.5kg at $4.60. She has run well in all of her starts so far. Wide get here. Course placed. Also in R6. Cannot be omitted.

At the latest run 6th of 11 at Te Rapa on January 31 over 1300m, slow going 4 len behind Kananaskis carrying 55.5kg at $11. Before that 3rd of 9 at Ruakaka on January 7 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Graphic carrying 55kg at $4.10. Has run well a couple of times this campaign. Drawn out again. Not the worst.

Dual acceptor. At debut, second last of 7 at Wanganui on January 25 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind We Found Love with 54.5kg at $24.10. Improver for sure. Also in R6. Drawn wide. One for overs.

Filly by Almanzor making her first appearance. Six times trialled for two seconds and two fourths. Dam has left seven winning foals with Come Along (6 wins) the most prolific. Not the worst.

Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 11 at Te Rapa on January 31 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Staphanos Queen carrying 55kg at $46.20. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at Tauranga on January 2 over 1400m, 6 len behind Oceana Dream with 55.5kg at $41.30. Better than a single placed filly. Ace gate.

Jumped at long odds at debut, 8th of 10 at Tauranga on January 27 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Warden with 55.5kg at $39.10. Improver for sure. Wide draw. Will be at at overs.

Most recently 6th of 12 at Tauranga on January 27 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Phoebe Buffay with 55kg at $5.30. The run before that 5th of 11 at Matamata on December 20 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Ardalio carrying 56kg at $5.90. Better than a single placed filly. Drawn well here. Chance.

Dual acceptor. At debut, 7th of 11 at Ruakaka on January 7 over 1400m, 7 len behind Let It Begin with 55kg at $9.20. Jumps from out wide and prepared to overlook.