Races ORX Te Aroha - NZ

Last start 4th of 13 at Matamata on January 22 over 2000m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Gold Currency with 58.5kg at $2.90. The run before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 14 at Te Rapa on January 16 over 2100m, long-neck behind Blackwaterfoot with 58.5kg at $5.90. Has run super in all his runs this time in. Win chance.

Most recently 5th of 11 at Te Rapa on January 31 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Staphanos Queen carrying 58.5kg at $8.10. The start before that 2nd of 13 at Matamata on December 20 over 1400m, neck behind Cognoscenti carrying 58.5kg at $31.50. Has run okay in last two starts. Ace draw again. Trifecta place and first four chance.

Last start 6th of 11 at Te Rapa on January 31 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Staphanos Queen carrying 58.5kg at $6.60. Before that 5th of 12 at Te Rapa on January 16 over 1600m, 0.7 len behind Hakata Bay with 58.5kg at $4.20. Better than a single placed Maiden. Wide gate. Cannot be omitted.

First-up after four months 4th of 8 at Ruakaka on December 18 over 1600m, 7 len behind Casemiro with 58.5kg at $15.50. Previously second-up 7th of 14 at Ruakaka on August 3 over 1600m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Quill carrying 58.5kg at $52.60. Distant fresh up. Wide draw here. Trial winner prior.

Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Te Rapa on January 16 over 1600m, long-neck behind Hakata Bay with 58.5kg at $17.60. The start before that 5th of 13 at Matamata on December 20 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Cognoscenti with 58.5kg at $45.70. Is improving in each start. Wide draw. Not out of this.

Last outing 10th of 12 at Tauranga on January 27 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Phoebe Buffay with 58.5kg at $35.10. At only start last preparation second last of 14 at this track on November 12 over 1100m, slow going 19 len behind Beast Of Burden carrying 58.5kg at $19.70. His only placing came second up. Wide draw. Will be overs here.

At the latest run 2nd of 8 at Ellerslie on February 1 over 1600m, slow going 2.5 len behind Wyndsong with 57.5kg at $3.20. The race before that 2nd of 11 at Ruakaka on January 7 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Mirabella carrying 57.5kg at $4.30. Placed in all of his runs. Handles it dry and wet. Wide gate here but cannot be omitted.

Resuming 2nd of 12 at Ruakaka on December 18 over 1400m, head behind Soberana carrying 55.5kg at $25.40. Second-up 4th of 11 at Ruakaka on January 7 over 1400m, 3 len behind Mirabella carrying 55.5kg at $5.30. Has run well in both starts this time in. Quinella and trifecta chance.

Most recently 9th of 13 at Tauranga on January 27 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Timbuctoo carrying 55.5kg at $7.90. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Arawa Park on December 28 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Wounder carrying 56.5kg at $30.80. Twice placed. Drawn wide. Can handle dry and wet ground. Will be at overs.

Most recently 7th of 13 at Tauranga on January 27 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Timbuctoo carrying 57.5kg at $6.70. The run before that 4th of 12 at Tauranga on January 2 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Oceana Dream carrying 57.5kg at $12.20. Will be harder to beat this time.

At debut, 5th of 13 at Tauranga on January 27 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Timbuctoo carrying 57.5kg at $16.70. Definite improver. Similar barrier draw. Not out of this.

At debut, 9th of 11 at Matamata on December 20 over 1200m, 7 len behind Tardelli with 57kg at $18.30. Second-up 6th of 14 at Pukekohe on January 19 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Cypher carrying 57kg at $16. Better at last start. Is one for overs to make the first four.

Jumped at big odds at debut, 10th of 13 at Tauranga on January 27 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Timbuctoo carrying 57.5kg at $40.20. Too many here are better prospects. Not liked.

First-up 4th of 13 at Ruakaka on December 18 over 1400m, 2 len behind Berenhard with 56.5kg at $6.10. Last start 3rd in a small field at Ruakaka on January 7 over 1400m, 3 len behind Sako carrying 54kg at $5.90. Has run well in both her races this time in. Drawn well. Include in all combinations.

Jumped at long odds at debut, ran last of 13 at Te Rapa on January 31 over 1400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Moschino carrying 57kg at $33.10. Full brother to First Five (4 wins). Too many here are more favoured.

Dual acceptor. Last start 3rd of 13 at Tauranga on January 27 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Timbuctoo with 55.5kg at $3. The run before that 2nd of 8 at Taupo on December 30 over 1400m, 2 len behind Britannia Gold with 55kg at $3.50. Has run well in all four runs this time in. Course placed. She can handle dry or wet ground. Include the filly everywhere.

Was well-supported at debut, settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at Waverley on January 29 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Shacktime carrying 55kg at $3. Chance here for sure. Multiples must.

Dual acceptor. Mare by Shocking on debut. Twice trialled for one third. Dam has left two multiple winning foals in Regal Lion (3 wins) and Liquid Fire (3 wins). Drawn wide here.

Dual acceptor. At very big odds at debut, second last of 11 at Arawa Park on December 28 over 1400m, 7 len behind Summerston with 56kg at $51.90. Second-up second last of 14 at Te Rapa on January 31 over 1600m, slow going 16 len behind Peerless carrying 55kg at $107.30. Not liked at all. Also in R8. One of the outsiders.

Dual acceptor. Most recently raced on pace before 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. Once placed and it came on wet ground. Drawn wide. Also in R5 and R8. Sixth ballot here.