Races ORX Te Aroha - NZ

Mare by Proisir facing the starter for the first time. Finished fourth in a Te Rapa trial over 900m on September 23. Tough assignment.

Resuming after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at Taupo August 17 over 1400m, on heavy track; 17 len behind Mista Stitch with 56.5kg at $23.30. Previously first up; ninth of 13 at Ruakaka June 28 over 1200m, soft track; 5 len behind Free Bird carrying 55.5kg at $27.60. Not ready yet.

Second-up. First start 3rd of 8 at this track on June 2 over 1150m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Cream Tart carrying 56.5kg at $17.10. Went for a spell before returning ran last of 12 at Ellerslie on September 20 over 1200m, slow going 11 len behind Well Written with 57.5kg at $28.50. Strips fitter this time and can play a role in the finish.

Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 9 at Taupo on October 10 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Hasstorock carrying 57.5kg at $8.10. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Matamata on May 14 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Alacritous with 56.5kg at $13. Rates highly and expected to finish much closer.

At debut, 9th of 12 at Ellerslie on September 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Well Written carrying 57.5kg at $18.30. Has winning claims with the benefit of that run.

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 7th of 11 at Ruakaka on June 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Chicago Dream with 54.5kg at $8.40. First up last campaign ran last in a small field at Matamata in the G3 Matamata Slppr on February 15 over 1200m, 7 len behind Return To Conquer carrying 57kg at $15.90. Ran 3rd in a trial at Te Rapa over 1100m on September 23. Looks all set for a positive return.

Was at very long odds at debut, eased back early on 8th of 14 at Taupo on October 10 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Virgo Viva with 56kg at $51.40. Can do better. Has winning claims with the benefit of that run.

At debut, second last in a small field at Te Rapa on September 14 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Chatelle Rose with 52kg at $12.20. Finished sixth in a Te Rapa trial over 900m on September 23. Likely improver.

Third race start. First start second last of 11 at Te Rapa on April 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Lubeck carrying 54kg at $24.50. Returned from break 5th of 8 at Taupo on September 17 over 1300m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Places To Be carrying 55.5kg at $16.60. Rates highly and should do much better.

Most recently 6th of 10 at Tauranga on October 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Rising Star with 55.5kg at $36. The run before that second last of 12 at Taupo on September 17 over 1200m, slow going 14 len behind Scolera carrying 54kg at $37.40. Unlikely to threaten.

Filly by Satono Aladdin facing the starter for the first time. Finished sixth in a Te Awamutu trial over 1150m on October 9. Prefer to see.

Three-year-old filly making debut by Ocean Park out of Vinaceous. Was third in a Te Awamutu trial over 850m on October 9. Looks ready to run a big race.

Three-year-old filly making debut by Ghaiyyath out of Lady Amhurst. Fifth over 850m in a Te Awamutu trial on October 9. Looks set for a bold showing.

Jumped at long odds at debut, 9th of 13 at Avondale on October 8 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Kygo Star with 55.5kg at $46.60. Better for that experience and can improve sharply.

Dual acceptor. First-up. Finished off last campaign ninth of 13 at Hawera May 18 over 1400m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Flutterbelle with 57.5kg at $15. First up last campaign 12th of 14 at Te Rapa May 3 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Ziggy Stardust carrying 55.5kg at $27.40. Might be better off following this run.

Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after five months ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1300m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Transcend with 57kg at $13.40. Previously second-up eased back early on 8th of 15 at Ellerslie in the G3 Trelawney Std on April 19 over 2100m, slow going 7 len behind Kiwi Skyhawk with 57kg at $53.40. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat.