Races ORX Te Aroha - NZ

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran last at Otaki on July 8 over 1600m, in the wet; 33 len behind He's All Fabulous with 56kg at $36. Last start finished fourth of 11 starters at Woodville on July 13 over 3000m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Quid carrying 66kg at $13.20. Fitter now and making headway every start. Ready to put his best hoof forward here.

Last outing raced on the pace prior to fading finished seventh of 12 starters at Avondale on July 16 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind White Mask with 55.5kg at $56.90. Before that finished second of 11 runners at this track on June 22 over 3100m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Jerricoop carrying 67kg at $9.30. One of the leading chances.

Racing well. Last outing finished second of 12 starters at Te Rapa on July 5 over 2800m, on a wet track; 2.25 len behind Empire State with 68kg at $3.90. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily finished fourth of 10 runners at Ellerslie on June 7 over 2100m, slow track; 5.5 len behind Major Major with 55.5kg at $22.70. Progressing well this campaign. The testing material.

Last run finished third of 11 starters at Woodville on July 13 over 3000m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Quid with 69kg at $13.40. The start before that; fell at Te Rapa on July 5 over 2800m. Progressing well this campaign. Can add to the better recent result.

Last start finished fifth of 11 starters at Woodville on July 13 over 3000m, on a wet track; 13 len behind The Republican carrying 69kg at $23.20. Race before finished fourth of 9 runners at Trentham on June 28 over 2500m, on rain affected going; 35 len behind So Call Me carrying 68kg at $13.40. Rates strongly on latest and expected to feature in the finish again.

At debut, pulled up at Woodville on July 13 over 3000m. Better for the experience but may need more time.

Is second-up today and making a debut in a jumps race. Last start finished seventh of 11 runners at Avondale on July 16 over 1600m, on heavy track; 12 len behind King William carrying 58.5kg at $32.40. Doesn't appeal.

Last run finished eighth of 12 runners at Te Rapa on July 5 over 2800m, on a wet track; 19 len behind Empire State carrying 66kg at $54.20. Start before finished seventh of 11 starters at Te Rapa on June 14 over 2800m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Squire with 69kg at $44.80. Prefer in easier.

Impressive in recent runs. Last run held ground to the line finished second of 12 starters at Arawa Park on July 19 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Opera Belle with 58kg at $5.10. Race before finished second of 7 starters at Arawa Park on July 2 over 1560m, on rain affected going; 0.8 len behind Takeachance carrying 55.5kg at $4.80. Progressing well this campaign. Looks one of the chances.

Is fourth-up today and making a debut in a jumps race. Last start finished ninth of 10 starters at Avondale on July 16 over 2100m, on a wet track; 16 len behind Ghibbo with 68.5kg at $81.10 and before that finished 13th of 14 runners at this track on June 22 over 2200m, in the wet; 28 len behind Lord Goliath carrying 56.5kg at $53.10. Not the worst. Expect he will only battle again.

Freshened for 29 days. Last run pulled up at Trentham on June 28 over 2500m. The run before ran last at this track on June 22 over 2200m, on a wet track; 29 len behind Dancin In The Dark with 66.5kg at $41.80. Sure to improve again. Worth another chance and comes into calculations.

Last start finished seventh of 13 runners at Woodville on July 13 over 2100m, on a wet track; 14 len behind Kwanza carrying 66kg at $41. The run before finished ninth of 12 starters at New Plymouth Raceway on June 10 over 2000m, on a wet track; 15 len behind Tai with 53.5kg at $25.30. Has the ability to be in the finish. Expected to be competitive.