Races ORX Matamata - NZ

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming got back early 7th of 10 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1300m, 4 len behind Larius Lacus with 56.5kg at $13.40. Capable enough and is among the better hopes.

Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 8 at Te Aroha on January 3 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2.75 len behind Small Town Girl carrying 58kg at $2.70. Can turn things around.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Larius Lacus carrying 53.5kg at $9.10. Has ability and can bounce back.

Second run back. First-up after three months 5th of 13 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Timbuctoo carrying 57.5kg at $10.50. Fitter and looks set to improve sharply.

Gelding back from a spell of 14 months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign second of 10 at Te Aroha Rating 60 November 12 2024 over 2200m, 0.8 len behind Because carrying 55.5kg at $6.90. Looks all set for a bright return.

At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 9th of 12 at Tauranga on January 8 over 1500m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind God Of Eros carrying 52kg at $31.90. Has ability and should measure up.

Racing second-up today. Last run 5th of 8 at Te Aroha on January 3 over 1400m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Small Town Girl with 52kg at $11. Strips fitter and should be in the mix.

Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 9 at Tauranga on December 12 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Unison carrying 54kg at $86.50. Doubt he can bother these.

Third race start today. At long odds at debut, 3rd of 10 at Ruakaka on December 17 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Chilling Out carrying 54.5kg at $43.80. Last start 4th of 12 at Ruakaka on January 6 over 1400m, slow going 0.2 len behind Autumn Glory carrying 55.5kg at $17.70. Will take plenty of beating.

Third-up today. First-up 6th of 13 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1150m, 9 len behind Drops Of God with 55kg at $10.40. Last start ran last of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 31 over 1400m, on heavy track; 23 len behind Belles Boom with 55.5kg at $10.90. Should be cherry ripe third-up and looks a solid top three prospect.

Returns from a 32-day let-up. Last start got back early 9th of 12 at Te Rapa on December 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Julianus carrying 56.5kg at $30. The run before that 12th of 14 at Pukekohe on December 6 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Dance The Night with 56.5kg at $33.50. Happy to risk.