Races ORX Te Aroha - NZ

Second-up. First-up after nine months made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Taupo on October 10 over 1000m, slow going 1.3 len behind Hot Card carrying 58.5kg at $18.10. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Pukekohe on November 7 over 1200m, 12 len behind Osteria with 57.5kg at $26.10. Cannot be disregarded on the back of that sort of form.

Resuming after a three months break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at this track July 27 over 1150m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Zenith carrying 57.5kg at $5.80. On debut ran last in a small field at Tauranga July 6 over 1200m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Eligius with 58.5kg at $3.40. Expected to run well.

Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, 4th of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 20 over 970m, 3 len behind Anton carrying 58.5kg at $3.70. Second-up 6th of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway on September 13 over 990m, in the wet; 8 len behind Our Time Keeper carrying 58.5kg at $10.20. Open to improvement so don't underestimate.

Comes off a 52 day let-up. Most recently second last of 12 at this track on August 31 over 1400m, on heavy track; 24 len behind Zeffert carrying 58.5kg at $7.60. The race before that 4th of 14 at this track on July 27 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Scarlet Temple carrying 58.5kg at $25.30. Capable of a big run.

Returns from a 40-day let-up. Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 10 at Matamata on September 12 over 1050m, on rain affected going; 26 len behind Wee Thistle with 52kg at $58.50. The start before that ran last of 12 at Ruakaka on August 16 over 1200m, in the wet; 52 len behind Play It Again Sam with 57.5kg at $20.70. Looking to others.

Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign eighth of 13 at Te Rapa May 31 over 1200m, on heavy track; 13 len behind Illuminated Miss with 58.5kg at $49.90. On debut ninth of 14 at Te Rapa May 3 over 1200m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Ziggy Stardust carrying 57.5kg at $26.90. Will improve on whatever he does in this.

Resumes from a spell after only one run when 5th of 12 at this track on June 22 over 1150m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Bernie's Ego with 58.5kg at $11.80. No surprise to see him in the finish.

Was at a huge quote at debut, 6th of 12 at Taupo on October 10 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Hot Card with 58.5kg at $63. Requires significant improvement.

Mare back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second of 10 at Pukekohe June 25 over 1400m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Santita with 56.5kg at $2.80. Previously first up; third of 8 at Pukekohe April 2 over 1200m, a neck behind Lady Georgiana carrying 57kg at $14.30. Expect a forward showing.

Was well-supported at debut, 2nd in a small field at Te Rapa on September 14 over 1200m, in the wet; head behind Chatelle Rose carrying 54.5kg at $3.50. Improver here and could break through here.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign 14th of 16 at Te Rapa June 14 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 13 len behind Timetoplaythegame with 52.5kg at $13. On debut fourth of 8 at Pukekohe April 2 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Lady Georgiana carrying 55kg at $40. Likely to play a major role.

Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at Matamata June 15 over 1400m, on heavy track; 14 len behind Empressive with 55.5kg at $8.80. On debut ran last of 11 at Ellerslie May 7 over 1200m, soft track; 10 len behind Moxie carrying 55.5kg at $25.10. Expected to feature.

Resuming after a nine months break. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Te Rapa January 31 over 1200m, soft track; 8 len behind Amyer Star with 55kg at $6.70. On debut sixth of 11 at Matamata Mdn-Sw December 20 over 1200m, 5 len behind Tardelli with 55kg at $7.40. Looks all set for a effective return.

She is resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 11 at Ellerslie May 7 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Moxie with 55.5kg at $34.40. On debut eighth of 10 at Ellerslie April 9 over 1200m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Lotus with 55.5kg at $48.50. May need the run.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Pukekohe April 23 over 1400m, in the wet; 24 len behind Sacred Combatant carrying 58kg at $24. On debut ran last of 8 at Matamata March 12 over 1050m, soft track; 10 len behind Miriam carrying 57.5kg at $33.80. Others rate better.

First starter by Vadamos out of Art Beat. Has a total of three trials leading in today's debut. Watch for any market moves.

First starter by Swiss Ace out of Loral Lady. Has a total of three trials leading in today's debut. Unlikely to find enough improvement to trouble these.

Resumes from a spell after only one run when 7th of 13 at Ruakaka on July 12 over 1200m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Iridescent carrying 56.5kg at $48.50. Worth plenty of thought.

At debut, ran last of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 24 over 970m, 12 len behind Perfect Habit carrying 56.5kg at $24.40. Won't find this any easier so he is hard to recommend.

Second-up. First start couldn't go on with it; ran last of 12 at Arawa Park Mdn-Sw on November 19 over 1230m, 14 len behind Adelante carrying 56.5kg at $20.80. Went for a spell before returning second last of 9 at Matamata on September 12 over 1200m, in the wet; 11 len behind Litteral with 56.5kg at $12.40. Might need more race experience.