Races ORX Te Aroha - NZ

Resuming. Only had one start last preparation second last in a small field at Awapuni Synthetic on August 24 over 1200m, 7 len behind Toronto carrying 58.5kg at $3.20. First up last campaign 2nd in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on December 31 over 1200m, on a slow track; head behind Chisora with 57.5kg at $15.10. Trialled on October 16 at Cambridge Synthetic over 800m and finished fifth. Everything points to a positive return.

Returns to racing after only one start. Back after six months break. At debut last start 7th of 12 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 18 over 970m, 5.5 len behind Love The Sort carrying 57.5kg at $8.70. Had four recent trials to get ready for this. Last trial Was second in a Te Awamutu trial over 850m November 18. Has claims if presented on song.

First starter by Burgundy out of Ambrose. Only trial was November 18 at Te Awamutu when third over 850m. Recent trial at Te Awamutu was encouraging enough so respect any market activity.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation 8th of 12 at Ellerslie on September 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Well Written carrying 57.5kg at $21.30. When resuming last campaign 5th of 9 at Matamata on March 23 over 1050m, 8 len behind Lady Iris carrying 57.5kg at $2.10. Finished fourth in an Avondale trial over 800m on November 14. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign.

Three-year-old gelding (Ace High - Diggilou) has trialled on four occasions leading into today's race. Fourth over 1100m in a Taupo trial on October 30. Looks tested in this line-up.

Is first-up after a break of eight months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign when last of 15 at Ellerslie in the G3 Trelawney Std April 19 over 2100m, soft track; 20 len behind Kiwi Skyhawk with 55kg at $47.90. Previously first up; second of 13 at Te Rapa January 31 over 1400m, soft track; 1.3 len behind Moschino with 55kg at $6.80. Everything points to a effective return.

Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Pukekohe June 25 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Santita with 53.5kg at $9.60. On debut second last of 10 at Ellerslie April 9 over 1200m, soft track; 9 len behind Lotus with 55.5kg at $19.80. Everything points to a effective return.

Second run back. Comes off a 39-day let-up. First-up after four months ran last of 8 at Pukekohe on October 29 over 1200m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Atlanta Gold carrying 53.5kg at $17.30. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Tauranga on May 28 over 1400m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Vadanova with 54.5kg at $15.90. Not keen on her chances.

Filly by Savabeel on debut. Ran 3rd in a trial at Te Awamutu over 1150m on November 18. Facing a stiff test.

Lance Noble trained three-year-old filly lining up for first race start. Won a recent trial at Avondale. Promising type who can open her winning account at first outing.

Comes off a 60 day let-up. Most recently 9th of 12 at Avondale on October 8 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Pulsatilla carrying 53kg at $7.70. The start before that 8th of 10 at Ellerslie in the G3 Gold Trail Stakes on September 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Lollapalooza with 56.5kg at $53.20. Expect a better run this time around.

Cody Cole trained three-year-old filly lining up for debut. Comfortable trial winner. Expected to measure up.

Three-year-old filly (Rageese - Korakonui). She has three recent trials leading in today's debut. Won her most recent trial at Te Awamutu over 1150m on November 18. Sure to have admirers.

Three-year-old filly making debut by Zousain out of Thousand Dreams. Was second in a 800m trial on November 14 at Avondale. Cannot be underestimated.

Dual acceptor. First starter by Wrote out of So She Says. Has a total of four trials prior to his debut today. Won't find this an easy assignment.

Dual acceptor. Three-year-old filly (Yes Yes Yes - Kakariki) will no doubt benefit from the three trials prior to her debut today. Fourth over 850m in a Te Awamutu trial on November 18. Watch for any market moves.

Dual acceptor. Was at very long odds at debut, 11th of 13 at this track on November 26 over 1150m, 6 len behind Get Me An Angel carrying 56.5kg at $135.60. Others look better placed.

Dual acceptor. Resuming today after only having had one start and then had six-and-a-half months break. At debut last start 10th of 12 at Ellerslie on May 17 over 1200m, slow going 10 len behind Fantastic Smile with 58.5kg at $23.90. Had six recent trials to get ready for this. Last trial Was second in a 1000m barrier trial on November 14 at Avondale. Prefer to see how he returns.

Dual acceptor. At debut, raced behind the speed prior to fading 11th of 13 at this track on November 11 over 1150m, slow going 15 len behind Rise Companions with 55kg at $18.20. Likely improver with top-three prospects.

Dual acceptor. He is resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Not seen since he finished last of 11 at Ruakaka June 28 over 1200m, soft track; 9 len behind Chicago Dream carrying 54.5kg at $44.30. On debut eighth of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic May 21 over 970m, 8 len behind Pink Gin carrying 54.5kg at $29.70. Might be better off following this outing.