Races ORM Te Aroha - NZ

Comes here off a 38-day let-up. Most recently did the work up front then tired 6th of 12 at this track on November 26 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Zerre carrying 59.5kg at $3.60. The race before that 5th of 13 at Tauranga on November 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Charmrose carrying 54kg at $23.60. Rates highly. Can turn that form around in this suitable contest.

At the latest run 7th of 12 at Te Rapa on December 13 over 1300m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Golden Wings carrying 58.5kg at $34.80. The race before that 3rd of 12 at Wanganui on November 29 over 1340m, slow going 4 len behind Ploy with 58kg at $17.20. Must improve off a last-start seventh over 1300m at Te Rapa to feature in the finish.

Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic September 24 over 970m, 2.25 len behind Beast Of Burden with 53kg at $9.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 len Cambridge Synthetic July 30 over 970m defeating Distinguished carrying 52.5kg at $5.60. Returns in a winnable race.

Resumes from a spell after only one run when raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a long-neck at Taupo October 10 over 1100m in soft going defeating Too Darn Sweet with 57.5kg at $3.70. Expected to feature.

Dual acceptor. At the latest run second last of 9 at Tauranga on December 12 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Unison with 60kg at $6.90. The race before that 6th of 10 at this track on November 26 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Karyon with 60kg at $8.40. This no easier and others rate better.

At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1215m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Lady Impending carrying 54kg at $6.50. The race before that 5th of 9 at Tauranga on December 12 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Unison carrying 57kg at $18.70. Can win this.

At debut, won scored a big 5.5 len win at this track December 7 over 1150m defeating Rebel Creek carrying 55kg at $7. Open to plenty of improvement and another win is on the cards.

At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Te Rapa on December 13 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind To Bravery Born carrying 54kg at $14.40. The run before that led to the turn then faded 5th of 9 at Wanganui in the LR O'Learys Fillies Stakes (Trudy Thomson Memorial) on November 29 over 1340m, slow going 2 len behind Circus Dancer carrying 56.5kg at $11.80. Has ability and is one of the chances.

Last start second last of 8 at Te Rapa on December 13 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind To Bravery Born with 54kg at $20. The race before that won by a head at this track November 26 over 1150m defeating Withallmygrace with 55kg at $5.10. Has ability and can make amends.

Third-up today. Resuming won by 1.0 len at Avondale November 6 over 1200m in soft going defeating Shiniqua carrying 56kg at $3.10. Second run from a spell ran last of 8 at Te Rapa on December 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind To Bravery Born with 54kg at $11.10. Big chance on the first-up form.

First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Ellerslie in the G3 Sunline Vase September 20 over 1400m, soft track; 8 len behind Tajana with 56.5kg at $40.70. First up last campaign third of 7 at Ruakaka August 2 over 1100m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Cashla Bay carrying 56kg at $5.40. Will improve on whatever she does in this.

Last start 7th of 14 at Ellerslie on December 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Mid Ocean carrying 52.5kg at $65.80. Before that 3rd of 9 at Tauranga on December 12 over 1300m, slow going 1.5 len behind Unison carrying 55kg at $4.30. Happy to include.

Last start from last on the turn 5th of 7 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1215m, slow going 3.5 len behind Lady Impending carrying 55kg at $20.70. The run before that ran last of 14 at Pukekohe on November 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Sista Sugar carrying 56kg at $51.20. In the mix.