Races ORX Te Aroha - NZ

Last start 6th of 12 at Ellerslie on February 1 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Oceana Dream carrying 59kg at $21. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Ellerslie on January 12 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Koheroa with 59kg at $8.90. He has not gone a bad race since clearing Maidens four starts ago. Winning rider atop.

Last start 6th of 10 at Tauranga on January 27 over 1600m, slow going 2.25 len behind El Zoro carrying 59kg at $10.90. The run before that 11th of 13 at Te Rapa on December 21 over 1200m, slow going 13 len behind Egyptian Queen with 59.5kg at $14.10. Best run at last start since a fourth four starts ago. Sly one in this.

Most recently 2nd of 10 at Tauranga on January 10 over 1600m, neck behind Gigi with 57kg at $23.40. The run before that 4th of 12 at Te Rapa on December 21 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Lerado with 57kg at $31.70. Has raced well in all his runs this time in. Must include. Drawn well here.

First-up ran last of 7 at Ellerslie on January 12 over 1300m, 7 len behind Koheroa carrying 58kg at $15.10. Second run from a spell 7th of 12 at Ellerslie on February 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Oceana Dream carrying 58kg at $45.10. Better at last start. This is the easiest field he has met this time in. Not out of this.

Most recently won by a nose at Te Rapa January 16 over 1600m defeating El Zoro carrying 58.5kg at $57.10. The race before that 7th of 11 at Arawa Park on December 28 over 1560m, 12 len behind Crown Princess with 58.5kg at $31.50. Class riser. Ace gate. Too many here are better.

Most recently 2nd of 12 at Te Rapa on December 21 over 1600m, slow going 2.25 len behind Lerado with 57kg at $6. Before that 5th of 14 at Pukekohe on November 23 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Withallmyfaith carrying 56kg at $11.90. Has not gone a bad race this time in for a new yard. Threat no matter the footing.

Finished off last campaign eighth of 13 at Ellerslie Rating 75 November 5 over 2400m, 2.5 len behind Son Of Sun with 54kg at $11.80. First up last campaign fifth of 14 at Tauranga July 7 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind She'll Be Right carrying 56.5kg at $9.90. Class dropper. Course placed. Handles all types of footing.

At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at Te Rapa on January 16 over 1600m, 4 len behind Desert Mystic carrying 54.5kg at $14.90. Before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 10 at Arawa Park on December 28 over 1560m, 5.5 len behind Desert Mystic carrying 54.5kg at $5.80. Likes to lead up. Hard to catch here. Quinella and trifecta chance here.

Most recently 3rd of 9 at Tauranga on January 27 over 1600m, slow going 1.4 len behind Ever Charm with 56.5kg at $5.90. The start before that 2nd of 10 at this track on January 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Balance Of Power carrying 55.5kg at $6.30. Racing well of late including a course placing. In an ideal race here. Each-way in this field.

Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 8 at Pukekohe on January 19 over 1400m, 8 len behind Summerston carrying 57.5kg at $17.10. The race before that 4th in a small field at Ruakaka on January 7 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Sako carrying 55.5kg at $8.60. Has run well once for a new yard this time in. Wide draw. Will be at overs here.

Resuming raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at this track on January 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Saltnesse carrying 58kg at $5.80. Second-up held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Pukekohe on January 19 over 1400m, nose behind Summerston carrying 55.5kg at $5.60. Has placed in four of last five runs. Course placed. Can handle wide draw.

At the latest run 5th of 8 at Pukekohe on January 19 over 1400m, 4 len behind Summerston with 55.5kg at $4.40. The run before that 8th of 12 at Ellerslie on January 1 over 1500m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Chateau Vallee with 55kg at $5.90. Led and won here on debut. Not too bad since. Cannot be left out.

First-up after two months 7th of 10 at Tauranga on January 27 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind El Zoro with 56kg at $10.70. Previously second-up won by a long-neck at Matamata September 13 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Sweet And Sassy with 57.5kg at $4.70. Not too bad a run fresh up. Has won and placed second up. Placed in both course runs.

Resuming 6th of 9 at Tauranga on January 2 over 1400m, 8 len behind Bak Da Angel carrying 57kg at $15.10. Last start 5th of 9 at Tauranga on January 27 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Ever Charm carrying 56.5kg at $14.30. Better at last start. Has been placed third up. Not the worst.

Most recently 4th of 10 at Matamata on January 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Phelan The Power with 58kg at $8.20. The run before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at Arawa Park on December 28 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Cheap Sav carrying 58kg at $9.40. Distant at last start. Ran well prior fresh up. Wide draw but not out of this.

Last start 11th of 13 at Te Rapa on January 16 over 2100m, 5.5 len behind Northeasterly with 58.5kg at $9.80. The run before that 7th of 13 at Ellerslie Rating 65 on January 1 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind King Of The North carrying 58.5kg at $16.20. Ran a good fifth in only course run. Wide gate. Is a blowout hope.

Resuming didn't do much in the run home; second last of 9 at Tauranga on January 2 over 1400m, 10 len behind Bak Da Angel carrying 57.5kg at $7.70. Second run from a spell eased back early on 6th of 8 at Pukekohe on January 19 over 1400m, 8 len behind Dealt With with 57kg at $23.40. Should be ready to show something soon. Third ballot. One for overs.

At the latest run 4th of 7 at Tauranga on January 27 over 1400m, slow going 1.4 len behind Takeshi with 56.5kg at $11.50. Before that 4th of 8 at Pukekohe on January 19 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Oppenheimer with 57kg at $5.90. Has not gone a bad race in ages. Place and first four chance no matter the footing.

First-up after three years ran last of 10 at Matamata on January 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Phelan The Power carrying 56kg at $62.80. Previously second-up won by 1.5 len at Matamata 3yo+ Mdn September 1 2021 over 2000m in heavy going defeating Cinnamon Star with 59.5kg at $31. Poor fresh up. Wide gate and fifth ballot. Not liked.