Races ORX Te Aroha - NZ

Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 8 at Pukekohe on October 29 over 1200m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Atlanta Gold with 58.5kg at $16.30. Second run from a spell sat on the pace when 2nd of 13 at Arawa Park on November 16 over 1400m, slow going head behind Burnished carrying 58.5kg at $26.90. Fitter now and making headway. Heading in the right direction and looks hard to beat.

Most recently 3rd of 12 at this track on November 26 over 1150m, 6 len behind King's English with 58.5kg at $53.60. The run before that 6th of 13 at this track on November 11 over 1150m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Rise Companions carrying 58.5kg at $57.20. One of the main hopes.

Is first-up after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation eighth of 13 at Ruakaka July 12 over 1600m, in the wet; 17 len behind Ascension carrying 58.5kg at $7.90. When resuming last campaign fourth of 10 at Pukekohe June 25 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Graces Gift carrying 58.5kg at $5.30. Everything points to a bright return.

Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at Cambridge Synthetic June 18 over 1300m, 13 len behind Cheap Sav carrying 51.5kg at $59. First up last campaign ran last of 11 at this track February 12 over 1400m, 10 len behind Chinook carrying 58.5kg at $38.60. Will take great benefit from this outing.

First starter by Echoes Of Heaven out of Awakening. Finished third in a Te Awamutu trial November 18. Respect any positive market move.

Facing the starter for the first time. Four-year-old gelding by Saxon Warrior out of Purple Cape. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 1000m at Avondale November 14. Prefer to see under race conditions.

Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 9th of 11 at Ruakaka on June 28 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Chicago Dream carrying 58.5kg at $16.80. Will take great benefit from this run.

Second run back. First-up after three months 6th of 11 at Avondale on November 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Yousito with 57.5kg at $9.70. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Ruakaka on August 2 over 1200m, slow going head behind Notabadbergs carrying 56.5kg at $3.10. Nicely placed and expected to go well.

Is first-up after a break of seven months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign seventh of 11 at Te Rapa May 3 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Jamaica Farewell with 56.5kg at $18.10. When resuming last campaign second of 11 at Pukekohe February 23 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Ima Warrior with 56.5kg at $11.70. This is an ideal race to kick off. Looks all set for a effective return.

Third-up today. Resuming eased back early on 5th of 7 at Avondale on October 8 over 1600m, in the wet; 6 len behind Bonnard carrying 55.5kg at $5.90. Second-up 13th of 15 at Avondale on November 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Protheatrics with 55.5kg at $70.40. Will need to show more than the last effort.

Last start 5th of 12 at this track on November 26 over 1150m, 7 len behind King's English with 56.5kg at $35.80. Before that 10th of 14 at Taupo on October 10 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Virgo Viva with 56.5kg at $52.60. Struggling to make an impact lately and others appeal more.

Second-up. First-up after six months struggled in the run home; second last of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 21 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind New York Belle carrying 57.5kg at $5.20. Previously second-up second last of 14 at Ellerslie on May 25 over 1300m, slow going 9 len behind Beneath The Stars with 57.5kg at $15.20. Will come on from that run and is one of the leading chances.

First starter by Per Incanto out of Sobralia. Has a total of three trials prior to her debut today. Facing a stiff test.

Resuming after a break; only one run when second last of 9 at Te Rapa on July 26 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 13 len behind Mr Marigold with 56.5kg at $63.20. Prefer to see how she returns.

Second run back. First-up after nine months 7th of 14 at this track on November 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Ploy carrying 58.5kg at $9.70. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Tauranga on December 13 over 1400m, on heavy track; 1.75 len behind Astoria Brooke carrying 58.5kg at $11.70. Fitter and looks set to improve sharply.

Resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at Cambridge Synthetic May 21 over 2000m, 9 len behind Prisca with 54kg at $41. On debut ran last of 9 at Pukekohe April 23 over 1400m, on heavy track; 29 len behind Listening carrying 56kg at $15.80. Looks all set for a positive return.

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at Matamata June 15 over 1600m, on heavy track; 26 len behind Clew Bay with 57.5kg at $30.90. First up last campaign ran last of 12 at Ellerslie May 17 over 1200m, soft track; 15 len behind Fantastic Smile carrying 55.5kg at $66.50. Will take great benefit from this run.

Last start ran last of 14 at this track on November 11 over 1400m, slow going 17 len behind Ploy with 52.5kg at $108.60. The race before that 5th of 9 at Pukekohe on October 29 over 1200m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind St Kilda with 56.5kg at $50.80. Hard to entertain on that form.

Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation 11th of 14 at this track on July 27 over 1400m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Scarlet Temple with 54.5kg at $36.80. When resuming last campaign 8th of 12 at Matamata on May 14 over 1400m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Pistol Whip with 56.5kg at $20.70. Maybe later.

Dual acceptor. At debut, raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Arawa Park on November 16 over 1230m, slow going 1.75 len behind To The Max with 55kg at $6. Worth following up.