Races ORM Te Aroha - NZ

Second-up. First-up after 10 months from last on the turn 7th of 11 at Tauranga on December 12 over 1500m, slow going 3 len behind El Arish carrying 59kg at $12.10. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Tauranga on January 27 over 1600m, slow going 2.75 len behind El Zoro carrying 57.5kg at $5.80. Strips fitter and should be in the mix.

Second-up. First-up after three months 9th of 12 at Te Rapa on December 13 over 1300m, slow going 7 len behind Golden Wings with 56kg at $55.70. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Cambridge Synthetic on May 21 over 1300m, 6 len behind Lhasa carrying 54kg at $15.70. Expecting him to kick on with that first run out of the way.

Gelding back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign by head Taupo September 17 over 1800m slow track defeating Gippsy God with 58.5kg at $8.20. When resuming last campaign second of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic August 8 over 1550m, 4.5 len behind Mister Meaner carrying 58.5kg at $11.80. Has the ability to run well.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming sat on the pace when 3rd of 12 at Arawa Park on December 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Live On Air carrying 58.5kg at $8.60. Second-up 9th of 13 at Te Rapa on December 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Rambling On carrying 59kg at $8.70. Capable of a better showing. Well placed and sure to be in the finish.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run won by a nose at this track December 7 over 1400m defeating Timbuctoo with 58kg at $4.50. Before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 21 over 1400m, slow going head behind Palmarow with 54.5kg at $19.90. Sure to get all the favours from barrier three.

Last start got back early 8th of 13 at Te Rapa on December 20 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Rambling On with 58kg at $29.30. The run before that 8th of 12 at this track on November 26 over 1400m, 6 len behind Zerre with 57kg at $13. Better than recent form suggests and he can improve sharply.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 8th of 12 at Pukekohe on November 8 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Magice carrying 54.5kg at $4.80. Second-up 3rd of 13 at Te Rapa on December 20 over 1600m, slow going 1.3 len behind Rambling On with 57kg at $12.30. Sure to go close.

Third-up today. First-up 6th of 11 at Avondale on November 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Yousito carrying 57.5kg at $9.70. Second run from a spell won by 0.5 len at this track December 7 over 1400m defeating Rising Wind carrying 56.5kg at $6.90. Key runner who is expected to be in the finish.

Most recently faded in the straight 10th of 12 at Matamata on December 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind God Of Eros carrying 60kg at $5.10. The run before that 7th of 10 at Ellerslie on December 11 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Victorious Warrior with 60kg at $4.70. In the mix.

Last start ran last of 13 at Te Rapa on December 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Rambling On carrying 57.5kg at $53.50. Before that 4th of 14 at Pukekohe on December 6 over 1500m, slow going 2 len behind Altari with 56.5kg at $73.10. Can't have off that run.

At the latest run got back early 9th of 13 at Te Rapa on December 13 over 2200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Ortem Legacy carrying 53kg at $56.50. Before that 12th of 15 at Ellerslie on November 29 over 2100m, slow going 5 len behind Just A Karin with 53kg at $40.60. Prepared to risk her again today.