Races ORX Te Aroha - NZ

First-up second last of 10 at Matamata on April 17 over 1200m, slow going 19 len behind Our Beau with 58.5kg at $68.20. Second run from a spell sat on the pace when 3rd of 11 at Matamata on May 14 over 1600m, in the wet; 5 len behind Proudtobehere carrying 58.5kg at $38.90. Distant third at last start to record his first placing. Wide draw. Not the worst.

Last start led but faded 3rd of 14 at Trentham on May 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Mohi Place with 58.5kg at $12.30. The run before that 6th of 12 at Woodville on April 30 over 1100m, slow going 5.5 len behind Andantino with 57.5kg at $7.20. Twice placed so far. Wide gate again. Trifecta and first four must.

Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at Wingatui September 8 over 2200m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Claire's Pal carrying 58.5kg at $9.10. When resuming last campaign seventh of 10 at Arawa Park April 17 2024 over 1560m, soft track; 11 len behind Confiance carrying 57.5kg at $40.40. Three times place gelding fresh up. On pacer.

Last start ran 4th of 12 at Matamata on May 14 over 1400m, in the wet; 6 len behind Pistol Whip with 58.5kg at $4.30. Not too bad so far this time in. Drawn well. Only placing so far came third up.

First-up after six months second last of 15 at Ellerslie on May 25 over 1600m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Natoya with 57.5kg at $67.20. Previously second-up 12th of 15 at Ellerslie Mdn on October 19 over 1400m, 6 len behind This Time Girl with 56kg at $14.90. Poor fresh up for a new yard. Wide gate. One for overs.

Most recently 11th of 13 at Hawera on May 18 over 2100m, on a wet track; 39 len behind Come To Terms with 69kg at $3.40. The start before that 10th of 12 at Te Rapa on April 26 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Wind Rush carrying 58kg at $12.50. Close third fresh up but poor since. First run clockwise. Not out of this at all.

Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic on May 31 of 2023 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Tequila carrying 58.5kg at $22.80. On debut second last of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on March 24 of 2023 over 1400m, soft track; 13 len behind Regal Dice carrying 58kg at $15.90. Has transferred to Kenneth Duncan stable since. Trial third late last month.

First-up after seven months 6th of 11 at Matamata on May 14 over 1600m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Proudtobehere with 58.5kg at $39.60. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Waverley on October 9 over 2200m, in the wet; 14 len behind Identikit carrying 56.5kg at $77.60. Poor so far. Bred to win races in time. Fourth in a Hurdle trial late last month.

Four-year-old gelding (Fabulous - Minion) on debut. Five times trialled for two fourths. Dam has left two multiple race winning foals with Crash Bandicoot (4 wins) the most prolific. Not liked.

At debut, 8th of 11 at Matamata on May 14 over 1600m, on a wet track; 14 len behind Proudtobehere with 57.5kg at $16.30. Distant at first start. Clockwise here. Trialled okay right-handed prior.

Most recently crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 2nd of 13 at Wanganui on May 11 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Four Square Pete carrying 53.5kg at $21.60. The start before that 5th of 14 at Woodville on April 30 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Timmy carrying 53.5kg at $27.30. Twice placed this time in. Trifecta and first four must.

First-up 3rd of 11 at Te Rapa on May 3 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Jamaica Farewell carrying 56.5kg at $27.40. Second run from a spell 5th of 12 at Cambridge Synthetic on May 21 over 1550m, 1.0 len behind Pegasus carrying 56.5kg at $3.10. Two good runs this time in. Wide draw. Win chance for sure.

At debut, 10th of 12 at Matamata on May 14 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Pistol Whip with 56.5kg at $9.90. Did little at first start. Clockwise here. Fourth in right-handed trial over May of last year.

Was at long odds at debut, second last of 14 at Matamata on May 14 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 14 len behind Viva Glam with 54.5kg at $35.50. Poor on debut. Drawn wide. Clockwise may help.

Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when second last of 14 at Ruakaka on August 3 over 1600m, slow going 17 len behind Quill with 54.5kg at $57.70. Cannot have here.

First-up after four months got back early 11th of 15 at Ellerslie on May 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Hero Of War carrying 57.5kg at $43.40. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Arawa Park on December 4 over 1560m, 7 len behind Amazing Fluke carrying 56.5kg at $30.70. Improver on fresh up run. Well drawn. Include.

At the latest run 6th of 8 at Matamata on May 14 over 1600m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Tenfoot Tall with 57.5kg at $32.70. The race before that ran last of 12 at Te Rapa on April 26 over 1600m, slow going 10 len behind Wind Rush carrying 54.5kg at $105.90. Modest in three runs this time in for a new yard. Wide gate here.

First-up after seven months 8th of 13 at Matamata on May 14 over 1400m, in the wet; 13 len behind Brilliant Battle carrying 56.5kg at $24.30. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway Mdn-Sw on November 6 over 2000m, slow going 6 len behind Dojakata with 56.5kg at $20.50. Poor fresh up. Bred to win multiple times.