Races ORX Te Aroha - NZ

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

Racing well recently. Last start sat on the pace when 2nd of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 24 over 1550m, long-neck behind El Zoro with 53kg at $3.80. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 10 over 1300m, 0.8 len behind Fairy Dream with 56.5kg at $4.30. Expected to feature prominently again.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run came from the tail of the field 2nd of 13 at Tauranga on October 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; neck behind Intoxicated carrying 58.5kg at $16. Before that 2nd of 8 at this track on September 21 over 1600m, in the wet; 0.8 len behind Giveusawink with 69kg at $9.50. Narrowly beaten latest and can go one better.

At the latest run raced on the pace when 2nd of 7 at Avondale on October 8 over 1600m, on heavy track; 1.75 len behind Bonnard carrying 58.5kg at $5. The run before that 5th of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 24 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Happy Youmzain carrying 58.5kg at $5.80. Not far away of late. Capable of building on that performance and he looks one of the main chances.

At the latest run second last of 9 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1300m, in the wet; 10 len behind Transcend with 56kg at $33.40. Before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 9 at Te Rapa on September 14 over 1500m, in the wet; 2 len behind Sadhbh with 58.5kg at $9.80. Can bounce back.

At debut, sat on the pace when 3rd of 12 at Waverley on September 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Vigor Happiness carrying 58.5kg at $11.70. Rates highly and can break through.

Had two starts to date. At debut, sat on the pace when 3rd of 10 at Ruakaka on September 3 over 1400m, slow going 2.25 len behind Is That All with 54kg at $11.80. Second-up 4th of 9 at Te Rapa on September 14 over 1500m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Sadhbh carrying 58.5kg at $4. Looks one of the major contenders.

Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 11 at Arawa Park on October 12 over 1400m, in the wet; 6 len behind Yamato Satona with 58.5kg at $12.80. The run before that 4th of 12 at Tauranga on October 1 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Savvysuper with 56.5kg at $15.20. Expect he will make amends.

Second run back. Comes off a 60-day let-up. First-up after seven months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Hawera on August 23 over 1400m, on heavy track; 14 len behind Ready Response carrying 56.5kg at $4.60. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 12 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Just Call Me Jonny carrying 58kg at $32.30. Strips fitter and is sure to prove hard to beat.

Third-up today. Resuming came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at Matamata on September 12 over 1600m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Sonoran with 57.5kg at $53. Last start ran last of 8 at this track on September 21 over 1600m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Giveusawink carrying 67kg at $31.60. Looks to be making up the numbers again.

Third-up today. First-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Taupo on September 17 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Amusement with 57.5kg at $2.50. Second run from a spell eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Matamata on October 4 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Smart Tip with 56.5kg at $1.90. Can improve. Racing well and can break through this time.

Second run back. First-up after six months 2nd of 12 at Avondale on October 8 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.75 len behind Pulsatilla with 57.5kg at $9.60. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Pukekohe on February 23 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Zormella with 57kg at $21.40. Sure to make her presence felt.

Most recently got back early 8th of 11 at Taupo on October 10 over 1800m, slow going 6 len behind Gippsy God with 56.5kg at $6.80. Before that 4th of 7 at Matamata on September 12 over 1600m, on a wet track; 16 len behind Sonoran carrying 56.5kg at $4.80. Should be at peak fitness now and looks one of the chances.

Most recently 6th of 13 at Avondale on October 8 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Kygo Star with 57.5kg at $15.60. Before that eased back early on 6th of 8 at Ellerslie on September 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Churmatt carrying 56kg at $21.20. Can't enthuse.

Resuming. Not seen since she finished last of 10 at Taupo August 17 over 1400m, in the wet; 36 len behind Mista Stitch carrying 56.5kg at $28.50. On debut fifth of 10 at this track June 22 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Pixie carrying 56.5kg at $6.10. Has ability but others rate better.

Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 11 at Ruakaka on September 3 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Transcend with 55.5kg at $28. Last start 4th of 12 at Taupo on September 17 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Amusement carrying 55kg at $19.10. Expect she will make amends.

Second run back. First-up after four months ran last of 11 at Tauranga on October 1 over 1200m, slow going 14 len behind Paddy The Farmer with 58.5kg at $27.90. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 4 over 1550m, 3.5 len behind Savsumfun carrying 58.5kg at $5.90. Expect he'll find this too tough.

Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 12th of 15 at Ellerslie on May 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Hero Of War carrying 58.5kg at $49.70. Might be better off following this outing.

Jumped at big odds at debut, 6th of 8 at Taupo on September 17 over 1300m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Places To Be with 57.5kg at $33.30. Tested in this line-up.

Last start sat on the pace before fading 8th of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 24 over 1550m, 9 len behind El Zoro with 54kg at $13.90. Before that 6th of 12 at Taupo on September 17 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Amusement carrying 54.5kg at $23.80. Not on that form.