Races ORX Te Aroha - NZ

Second run back. First-up after three months 9th of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 10 over 1300m, 7 len behind Shamel Express carrying 56kg at $17.90. Previously second-up 8th of 14 at Te Rapa on January 31 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Peerless carrying 56.5kg at $10.60. Fitter and rates highly.

Most recently 4th of 12 at Arawa Park on July 2 over 1400m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Mitonic with 58.5kg at $47.20. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 18 over 1550m, 5.5 len behind Amira D'argento carrying 53kg at $7.40. Should be at peak fitness now and is among the leading chances.

Second run back. First-up after three months 5th of 9 at Avondale on July 16 over 1400m, on heavy track; 13 len behind Chasing Warrior carrying 57.5kg at $22.90. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Matamata Mdn-Hwgt on March 23 over 1600m, 22 len behind Dudaday carrying 68.5kg at $27.40. Prepared to risk.

Gelding by Proisir facing the starter for the first time. Recent trial form has been pretty solid. Won trial at Te Awamutu over 1150m on July 8. Big chance to make an immediate impact.

At debut, 7th of 12 at this track on June 22 over 1150m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Bernie's Ego with 58.5kg at $22.20. Can open his account.

Resuming after a break; only one run when 8th of 12 at Matamata on May 14 over 1400m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Pistol Whip carrying 56.5kg at $20.70. Expected to offer a lot more this time in work.

Second-up. First-up after eight months second last of 13 at Avondale on July 16 over 1200m, in the wet; 15 len behind Interlaken with 58.5kg at $45.60. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Tauranga on July 31 over 1400m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Divine Essence with 57.5kg at $10.70. Expect he'll find this too tough.

At the latest run 9th of 13 at Avondale on July 16 over 1200m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Interlaken with 56.5kg at $41. The start before that eased back early on 6th of 10 at Arawa Park on July 2 over 1230m, in the wet; 13 len behind Sweetazme with 57.5kg at $25.30. Definite winning chance. Strong contender on his best form.

At the latest run 8th of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 10 over 1550m, 6 len behind Delz Abeel carrying 56.5kg at $5.60. Before that 2nd of 12 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 18 over 1550m, 2.5 len behind Amira D'argento carrying 53kg at $13. Great chance to get off the mark this time.

Second-up. First-up after about 18 months 2nd of 10 at this track on June 22 over 1400m, on heavy track; 1.3 len behind Pixie with 54.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 6th of 13 at Te Rapa 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 17 2024 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Dreams Come True carrying 55.5kg at $16.80. Hard to beat.

At debut, second last of 7 at Avondale on July 16 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Miss Understood with 53.5kg at $21.80. Needs significant improvement to feature.

At debut, 7th of 9 at Arawa Park on July 2 over 1230m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Pollyisacracker carrying 53.5kg at $11.40. Has winning claims with the benefit of that run.

Resumes from a spell after only one run when 10th of 13 at Matamata on March 23 over 1400m, 12 len behind Sperlari carrying 57kg at $25.50. Has claims if presented on song.

Eight-year-old mare by Swiss Ace out of Volantene on debut. Has had no recent barrier trials. Prefer to let go without a strong market move.

Having second run back today. Freshened for 42 days. Last outing 9th of 11 at Matamata on June 15 over 1200m, on a wet track; 16 len behind Elle McFab with 54.5kg at $33.20. At only start last preparation 8th of 12 at Arawa Park on July 5 2023 over 1230m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Talika with 56.5kg at $13.10. Unlikely to be competitive.

Last start ran last of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 10 over 1550m, 9 len behind Delz Abeel carrying 52.5kg at $77.60. Before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 12 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 18 over 1550m, 6 len behind Hot Line Bling with 51.5kg at $78.20. Will need to do a lot more.

Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up got back early 12th of 16 at Te Rapa on June 14 over 1400m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Timetoplaythegame with 57.5kg at $38.10. Second-up got back early 10th of 14 at Ruakaka on June 28 over 1600m, slow going 11 len behind Beetlegeuse carrying 54.5kg at $70.80. Outclassed.

Facing the starter for the first time. Four-year-old mare by Preferment out of Out Of This World. At the most recent trial finished sixth at Cambridge Synthetic over 950m. Betting best guide.

Second run back. Comes off a 39-day let-up. First-up after three months ran last of 12 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 18 over 1300m, 22 len behind Cheap Sav with 54.5kg at $137.60. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Tauranga on March 30 over 1400m, 9 len behind Larius Lacus with 58.5kg at $66.70. That run was a bit plain so prefer him later on.