Races ORX Te Aroha - NZ

Resumes. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Te Rapa April 26 over 1200m, soft track; 8 len behind Lubeck with 56kg at $19.60. First up last campaign fifth of 9 at Pukekohe March 21 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Little Black Dress carrying 55kg at $7.70. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign.

At debut, 4th of 10 at Tauranga on October 1 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Rising Star with 57.5kg at $5.30. Won't be far away with a repeat of that latest performance.

Gelding by Spirit Of Boom facing the starter for the first time. Trialled on October 9 at Te Awamutu over 850m and finished fifth. No surprise to see him in the finish.

Gelding by Per Incanto facing the starter for the first time. Won trial at Cambridge Synthetic over 950m on September 30. Strong chance to break through. Promising type who can open his winning account at first outing.

Was well-supported at debut, 2nd of 10 at Tauranga on October 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Rising Star with 55.5kg at $3.70. Rates highly and can go to the next level.

Resuming today after only having had one start and then had six months break. At debut last start 2nd of 13 at Matamata 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 17 over 1200m, on rain affected going; nose behind Varjak carrying 55.5kg at $7.70. Had three recent trials to get fit for this. Last trial fourth at Te Rapa in a 900m trial on September 23. Has claims if presented on song.

Was well-supported at debut, 4th of 12 at Ellerslie on September 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Well Written with 55.5kg at $2.60. Will be there at the business end.

Resuming after a four months break. Not seen since she finished last of 8 at Otaki in the LR Castletown Stakes June 20 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 14 len behind Platinum Diamond with 55kg at $4.10. On debut fourth of 13 at Matamata 2yo Mdn-Sw April 17 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Varjak with 55.5kg at $8.80. Expecting her to hit the ground running this campaign.

Third-up today. First-up 3rd in a small field at Matamata on September 12 over 1200m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Quondo with 55.5kg at $6.30. Second run from a spell raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at Tauranga on October 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Reckoning with 53kg at $3.80. Worth considering.

Comes off a 40 day let-up.

Filly by Circus Maximus facing the starter for the first time. Trial form indicates she's up to a solid debut. Was runner-up in a trial at Te Awamutu on October 9 over 850m. Prefer to see under race conditions.

Three-year-old filly (Harry Angel - Getemhel) will no doubt benefit from the three trials prior to her debut today. Was second in a Te Rapa trial over 1100m September 23. Looks tested this line-up.

Returns to racing after just one start. Back after nine months break. At debut last start second last of 10 at Trentham in the LR Wellesley Stakes on January 11 over 1100m, slow going 9 len behind To Cap It All carrying 55kg at $25. Had four recent trials to get fit for this. Last trial Won a trial over 850m at Te Awamutu on October 9. Has claims if presented on song.

Resuming after a break; only one run when 5th of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on May 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Paltrow Miss with 55.5kg at $3.90. Has claims if presented on song.

Was well-supported at debut, raced on the pace before fading second last of 12 at Avondale on October 8 over 1200m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Pulsatilla with 55kg at $3.80. Fitter and can improve.

Three-year-old filly (Per Incanto - Ouzo) has trialled on four occasions leading into today's race. Was third in a Te Awamutu barrier trial over 850m on October 9. Prefer to see.

Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old filly by Hello Youmzain out of Danahere. At the most recent trial finished fifth on October 9 at Te Awamutu over 850m. Hard to enthuse on what she has shown.

Filly by Shocking making her first appearance. Ran 3rd in a Te Awamutu trial over 1150m on October 9. Breaks from a low barrier draw but looks tested this line-up.