Races ORX Te Aroha - NZ

Comes off a 36 day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 11 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Kitty Flash carrying 55.5kg at $22. The race before that 6th of 14 at Arawa Park on October 12 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Smart Love carrying 55.5kg at $29.40. If he can get back to that fresh form then he rates as place chance.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 9th of 14 at Ellerslie on October 18 over 1100m, 5 len behind Charmrose with 60kg at $48.80. Last start 2nd of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 5 over 1200m, long-neck behind Leinster with 59.5kg at $9.70. Among the chances.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming won by a long-neck at Matamata October 17 over 1200m in the wet defeating Ridgeview Vicky with 60kg at $3.50. Last start 11th of 14 at Ellerslie on November 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Mad Max carrying 59.5kg at $31.30. One of the better chances.

Resumes. Finished off last preparation fifth of 16 at Trentham May 17 over 1600m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Omega Boy with 58.5kg at $12.90. First up last campaign fifth of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway November 6 2024 over 1200m, soft track; 7 len behind Sesimbra with 58.5kg at $5.80. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Expected to feature.

Second run back. First-up after 10 months 3rd of 9 at Tauranga on November 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind When Stars Align carrying 58kg at $6.70. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Canterbury Bm64 on January 17 over 1550m, slow going 3.5 len behind Pretty Powerful carrying 57.5kg at $4. Sure to run well.

Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last campaign 12th of 16 at Riccarton Park in the LR Warstep Stakes April 26 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 17 len behind Loose Sally with 56.5kg at $19.90. On debut second of 14 at this track November 12 2024 over 1400m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Ocean Miss carrying 55kg at $36.60. Looks all set for a bright return.

Form hard to fault. Comes off a 36 day let-up. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 14 at Tauherenikau on November 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Complex with 57.5kg at $6.70. The start before that 4th of 10 at Arawa Park on October 12 over 1215m, on a wet track; 2.25 len behind Opaea Joe with 57.5kg at $6.30. Keep safe.

Third-up today. First-up 5th of 12 at Pukekohe on November 8 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Magice with 56.5kg at $21.40. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on November 26 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Zerre carrying 54.5kg at $13.70. Top-three hope.

Comes here off a 36-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 14 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1300m, slow going 1.4 len behind Osteria with 57kg at $13.60. The run before that 10th of 14 at Ellerslie on October 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Power Of Three carrying 58kg at $15.30. Has ability and can run a forward race.

Resuming after a ten months break. Finished off last preparation 12th of 14 at Pukekohe February 23 over 1500m, 9 len behind Lord Of The Sea with 56.5kg at $17.40. On debut fourth of 11 at Matamata December 20 over 1200m, 5 len behind Ardalio carrying 56kg at $11.20. Capable of a bold return.

Resumes after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation third of 14 at Riccarton Park August 30 over 1400m, soft track; 3 len behind Show Pony with 56.5kg at $6.20. When resuming last campaign third of 10 at this track June 22 over 1150m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Kaimai Queen with 57kg at $4.20. Expecting a positive return.

Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 12 at Pukekohe on November 8 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Magice carrying 56kg at $19.40. Second-up 9th of 12 at this track on November 26 over 1400m, 6 len behind Zerre with 55kg at $11.50. Worth another chance.