Races ORM Te Aroha - NZ

Third-up today. First-up ran last of 8 at Pukekohe on October 29 over 1200m, in the wet; 10 len behind Atlanta Gold with 53.5kg at $17.30. Second-up 5th of 11 at Tauranga on December 12 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Belle Noire with 53.5kg at $38.20. Going well. Promising signs last time and is worth including.

Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when raced on the pace before fading 7th of 9 at Wanganui in the LR Castletown Stakes on June 1 2024 over 1200m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Belardi carrying 55kg at $17. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Expected to feature.

Jumped at a huge quote at debut, ran last of 11 at Arawa Park on November 16 over 1230m, slow going 18 len behind L'aigle Noir carrying 56.5kg at $82.40. Others look better prospects.

Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 9 at Te Rapa on December 20 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Confesara carrying 56.5kg at $3.50. The race before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 14 at this track on November 11 over 1400m, slow going 0.8 len behind Ploy with 55kg at $3.30. Rates highly on recent form and should be in the finish again.

Dual acceptor. Having third race start. At debut, raced on the pace when 3rd of 13 at this track on November 11 over 1150m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Rise Companions carrying 55kg at $7.30. Last start 5th of 13 at this track on November 26 over 1150m, 4 len behind Get Me An Angel carrying 55kg at $6.20. Go on that strong debut performance; deserves another chance.

At debut, 4th of 13 at this track on December 7 over 1150m, 7 len behind Drops Of God carrying 55kg at $13.10. One of the main chances.

Second-up. Promising on debut ran last in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on December 5 2024 over 1100m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Almakeitgood with 55.5kg at $3.50. Went for a break before returning 4th of 9 at Trentham on December 14 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Cosmic Dream carrying 55.5kg at $5.10. Rates highly and looks a strong winning hope.

Dual acceptor. Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth in a small field at Cambridge Synthetic August 29 over 970m, 2 len behind Brazen Affair carrying 54kg at $6.90. On debut ran last of 11 at Taupo August 17 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 15 len behind Carsolio with 54kg at $4. Expecting a strong run fresh.

Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 6th of 9 at Te Rapa on May 24 over 1100m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Geneva carrying 54kg at $11. Expecting her to hit the ground running this campaign.

Filly by Hello Youmzain facing the starter for the first time. Ran 3rd in a Taupo trial over 1100m on October 30. Happy to watch this time from a difficult draw.

Dual acceptor. Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when ran last of 7 at Ruakaka on June 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 28 len behind Boombox carrying 54kg at $37.30. Will take great benefit from this outing.

Dual acceptor. Three-year-old filly (Tivaci - Ball Gown) has trialled on four occasions leading into today's race. Was second in a Pukekohe barrier trial over 1100m December 9. Happy to watch this time from a difficult draw.

Dual acceptor. First starter by Super Seth out of Baby Face. Runner-up in a trial at Avondale over 1100m December 16. Watch for market moves.

Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old filly by Vanbrugh out of Dear Way. At the most recent trial finished fourth on November 18 at Te Awamutu over 850m. Wait and see what she can do.

Dual acceptor. Three-year-old filly (Contributer - Roc De Chine) has trialled on three occasions leading into today's race. Was third in a Pukekohe trial over 800m on December 9. Has top 4 claims.

Dual acceptor. On debut. Three-year-old filly by Per Incanto out of Shespending NZD $ 260,000 (NZB 2024 Karaka - Book 1) purchase. At the most recent trial finished sixth at Pukekohe over 800m. Looks tested in this line-up.

Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign got back early 9th of 12 at Tauranga on May 28 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 14 len behind Lae Zee carrying 56.5kg at $15.30. When resuming last campaign ran last of 10 at Tauranga on February 7 over 1200m, 12 len behind High Elation with 55.5kg at $29.20. Doubt she will trouble these.