Races ORX Te Aroha - NZ

Gelding back from a spell of five months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 15 at Ellerslie May 17 over 2100m, soft track; 5.5 len behind King Of The North carrying 55.5kg at $6.60. When resuming last campaign sixth of 15 at Te Rapa April 13 over 1600m, soft track; 4.5 len behind The Prophet carrying 56.5kg at $13.60. Everything points to a bright return.

Gelding back from a spell of five months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Ellerslie May 25 over 2400m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Ma Baker carrying 70.5kg at $2.50. First up last campaign seventh of 14 at Pukekohe November 7 over 1400m, 3 len behind Smokotime with 58.5kg at $5.90. This is an ideal race to kick off. Everything points to a effective return.

Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 12th of 16 at Ellerslie on September 20 over 1300m, slow going 3.5 len behind Big Wave carrying 56.5kg at $22.90. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Cambridge Synthetic on July 30 over 1300m, 2 len behind Mars carrying 56.5kg at $2.80. Hard to fault if at his best.

Most recently struggled in the run home; 7th of 11 at Hawera on October 4 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Arksey with 58.5kg at $14.10. Before that won by 0.8 len at this track September 21 over 1600m in heavy going defeating Our Shocks carrying 69kg at $3.10. Likely to find this out of reach.

Most recently sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 24 over 1550m, head behind La Querida carrying 51.5kg at $14.30. The race before that from last on the turn 7th of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 10 over 1550m, 3 len behind Amira D'argento with 50kg at $11.30. Worth following up.

Last start 5th of 9 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1300m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Transcend with 56.5kg at $4.40. The start before that came from midfield; 2nd of 14 at this track on August 31 over 1400m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Rocking carrying 57kg at $2.50. Certainly worth another chance.

Second-up. First-up after five months 6th of 16 at Ellerslie on September 20 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Big Wave carrying 57kg at $10.40. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on March 6 over 1400m, neck behind Clavel carrying 57kg at $2.60. She has drawn poorly but is capable of testing this field.

Second-up. First-up after four months 8th of 12 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1200m, on heavy track; 5 len behind She's All That carrying 56kg at $25.90. Previously second-up 5th of 13 at Tauranga on October 5 2024 over 1500m, in the wet; 6 len behind Rosetown Princess with 57.5kg at $6.10. Fitter but looking to others.

Third-up today. Resuming second last of 16 at Ellerslie on September 20 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Big Wave with 57.5kg at $13.20. Second run from a spell 5th of 12 at Tauranga on October 1 over 1400m, slow going 1.1 len behind Just Call Me Jonny carrying 57kg at $5.40. Can improve. Strips fitter and good enough to test this field.

Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 11 at Avondale on October 8 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Sacred Combatant carrying 56.5kg at $12. The start before that won by a head at Ruakaka September 3 over 1600m in soft going defeating Cheerful Smile with 57.5kg at $4.50. Expected to be doing her best work late.

Racing well recently. Returns from a 49-day let-up. Most recently favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Ruakaka September 3 over 1600m in soft going defeating Chataya carrying 55.5kg at $3.50. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 13 at Ruakaka on August 16 over 1600m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Miss Seth with 55.5kg at $3.60. Capable enough on her day and can make it two in a row.

Most recently 12th of 14 at Arawa Park on October 12 over 1400m, in the wet; 7 len behind Sicillian carrying 56.5kg at $81.20. The race before that won by a long-neck at this track September 19 over 1400m in the wet defeating Fracas carrying 67kg at $6.90. In a suitable race and should give a good account.

Mare back from a spell of six-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign when last of 10 at Ellerslie April 5 over 2200m, soft track; 13 len behind Gillian carrying 56.5kg at $9.40. Previously first up; third of 11 at Arawa Park November 19 over 1400m, 10 len behind Sethito with 57.5kg at $6.60. Should be right in the mix.

Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 8 at Te Rapa on September 14 over 1300m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Smart Love with 56kg at $27.50. Last start 4th of 9 at Tauranga on October 1 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Mr Marigold carrying 55.5kg at $8.50. Likely improver who should feature.

Most recently 4th of 13 at Taupo on October 10 over 2000m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Tukituki with 59kg at $18.70. The race before that second last of 9 at Matamata on October 4 over 2000m, on heavy track; 16 len behind Muscovado with 57.5kg at $20.70. Among the chances on his best form.

Dual acceptor. At the latest run 10th of 12 at Tauranga on October 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Just Call Me Jonny carrying 54kg at $20.30. The start before that second last of 8 at Matamata on September 12 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 15 len behind Robbie Burns carrying 52.5kg at $6.50. Will need to improve sharply.