Races ORX Te Aroha - NZ

Second run back. First-up after six months ran last of 14 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1100m, in the wet; 7 len behind Bak Da Angel with 56.5kg at $12.30. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Te Rapa Mdn-Sw on January 16 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Detain carrying 57.5kg at $4.90. Rates highly and should improve sharply.

Second-up. First-up after three months won by 1.0 len at Taupo October 10 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Sabik carrying 57.5kg at $9.90. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 18 over 1300m, 0.5 len behind Mars with 54.5kg at $12.70. In the money when second up in the past and can add to that record today.

Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation winning by nose Pukekohe March 21 over 2100m on heavy track defeating Ramblin' Rose carrying 59kg at $8.70. On debut second of 9 at Taupo October 11 2024 over 1300m, in the wet; a head behind Erin Go Bragh with 58.5kg at $20.60. Expected to feature.

Resuming after a spell of eight months. Finished off last campaign won by nose this track March 7 over 1600m defeating Noble Boy with 56.5kg at $3.20. When resuming last campaign sixth of 11 at Pukekohe October 16 2024 over 1400m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Vermelho with 57.5kg at $3.40. Everything points to a bright return.

Last start 5th of 7 at Matamata on October 4 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind I'munstoppable carrying 57kg at $3.20. Before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 10th of 16 at Ellerslie on September 6 over 1300m, slow going 4 len behind Arabian Songbird with 56.5kg at $9.10. Capable of a big run.

Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 24 over 1300m, long-neck behind Fun Never Sets with 56kg at $3.40. Before that 6th of 12 at Te Rapa on September 14 over 1400m, in the wet; 4 len behind Kaimai Queen carrying 55.5kg at $32.90. Nice draw and worth thought.

Second-up. First-up after three months got back early 9th of 14 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1100m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Bak Da Angel with 53.5kg at $43. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Wanganui on January 25 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Ardroe carrying 55kg at $8.60. Needs more time.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation eighth of 14 at Ellerslie May 17 over 1200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Old Bill Bone with 55.5kg at $14.80. First up last campaign sixth of 10 at Pukekohe March 21 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Chante Moi with 55.5kg at $9.40. Might be better off following this outing.

Resuming. Not seen since she finished last in a small field at this track March 29 over 1400m, 6 len behind Class with 56kg at $5.60. On debut sixth of 12 at Arawa Park Mdn-Sw November 19 over 1230m, 6 len behind Adelante carrying 55.5kg at $7.70. Unlikely to trouble the top few.

Second-up. First-up after five months 10th of 14 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1100m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Bak Da Angel with 54kg at $45.60. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Te Rapa on November 9 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Force Of Nature carrying 56.5kg at $7.10. Looks tested on the first up effort.

Racing well recently. Last start 2nd of 7 at Matamata on October 4 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind I'munstoppable with 55.5kg at $4.60. The start before that 4th of 14 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1100m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Bak Da Angel carrying 54.5kg at $17.40. Looms as a genuine threat.

Second run back. First-up after three months 7th of 12 at Otaki on September 26 over 1200m, in the wet; 10 len behind Tolstoy with 54.5kg at $8.60. Previously second-up second last of 7 at Ellerslie on June 7 over 1100m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Pokuru Gold with 54.5kg at $6.70. Will take a lot from that run and is in the mix.

Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation third of 11 at Ruakaka 2yo SWP June 8 2024 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Whiskey 'N Roses carrying 57kg at $2.40. On debut second in a small field at Arawa Park 2yo Mdn-Sw April 17 2024 over 1150m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Super Photon with 57.5kg at $5.70. Has claims if presented on song.

Third-up today. First-up 6th of 13 at Ellerslie in the LR Colin Meads Trophy on September 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Affirmative Action carrying 57kg at $16.50. Second-up 6th of 11 at Te Rapa in the G2 Hawke's Bay Guineas on September 27 over 1400m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Magic Carpet carrying 57kg at $5.90. Fitter now and better placed coming back in distance.

Second-up. Comes off a 46-day let-up. First-up after seven months 11th of 14 at Ellerslie on September 6 over 1100m, slow going 4 len behind First Dance carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Taupo on October 11 2024 over 1100m, on heavy track; 2.25 len behind Hitabell carrying 57.5kg at $4.60. Will take a lot from that run and is in the mix.