Races ORX Te Aroha - NZ

Resuming after a spell of four months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 12 at this track October 22 over 1600m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Rambling On carrying 56.5kg at $8.10. When resuming last campaign fifth of 8 at Cambridge Synthetic July 23 over 970m, 1.4 len behind Prosper carrying 54kg at $20. Likely to feature.

Gelding back from a spell of nine months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation 13th of 16 at Ellerslie 2yo+ Mdn-Sw May 7 over 1400m, soft track; 8 len behind Matzden carrying 58.5kg at $7. When resuming last campaign second of 7 at Te Rapa December 21 2024 over 1200m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Ridefromtheashes carrying 57.5kg at $8.60. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign.

Gelding back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic September 24 over 970m, 5 len behind Perfect Habit with 54.5kg at $7. First up last campaign third of 11 at Matamata June 15 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Out Of Sight with 54.5kg at $15.70. Capable of a bold return.

Most recently 5th of 7 at Wanganui on January 19 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Benerro with 58.5kg at $10.60. Before that ran last of 12 at Te Rapa on December 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; 27 len behind Julianus carrying 58.5kg at $16.50. Cannot be disregarded.

At the latest run 8th of 10 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Roaring Bebe with 58.5kg at $29.40. The start before that 6th of 10 at Te Rapa on January 16 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Track Tester carrying 57.5kg at $28.50. Will struggle again.

Second-up. First start 10th of 13 at Avondale on July 16 over 1200m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Interlaken with 58.5kg at $17.10. Returned from break did the work up front then tired 8th of 11 at Pukekohe on January 18 over 1300m, slow going 2.5 len behind Gallinda carrying 58.5kg at $11.30. This looks too tough.

Racing well recently. Returns from a 61-day let-up. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at Tauranga on December 12 over 1400m, slow going 1.5 len behind Khaleesi with 57kg at $2.10. The start before that 2nd of 11 at Ellerslie on November 29 over 1300m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Lyin' Eyes carrying 57kg at $2.20. Has strong claims.

Third-up today. Resuming came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Taupo on December 28 over 1100m, slow going 1.5 len behind Written Glow with 56.5kg at $4.40. Last start 3rd of 8 at Matamata on January 23 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Convinced with 56.5kg at $3.70. Hard to beat.

At the latest run 5th of 10 at Waverley on January 28 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Mazino carrying 56.5kg at $5.10. The race before that 3rd of 11 at Ruakaka on January 6 over 1200m, slow going 0.7 len behind Zivou with 56.5kg at $6.20. Better than that and expected to bounce back.

Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 8 at Matamata on January 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Convinced with 53.5kg at $18.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Matamata on September 12 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Misellabel carrying 57.5kg at $4.10. Rates highly and is among the leading hopes.

Third-up today. Freshened for 61 days. First-up ran last of 8 at Pukekohe on October 29 over 1200m, on a wet track; 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 carrying 53.5kg at $38.20. Won't be far away with a repeat of that latest performance.

Resuming today after a break of eight months. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at Cambridge Synthetic June 18 over 1300m, 10 len behind Cheap Sav carrying 52kg at $21.20. When resuming last campaign eighth of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic May 21 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Shamus Enigma with 56.5kg at $4.90. Has claims if presented on song.

Resuming after a break; only one run when 4th of 13 at Avondale 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 8 over 1400m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Kygo Star with 55.5kg at $6.70. In the mix.

Filly by El Roca making her first appearance. Finished fourth in a Te Awamutu trial over 1150m on October 9. Facing a stiff test.

Mare by Snitzel making her first appearance. Ran 3rd in an Avondale trial over 1000m on November 14. Pay to watch for a market push.

Three-year-old filly (Zousain - Thousand Dreams) who was bought for NZD $ 70,000 (NZB 2023 National Weanling & Broodmare Sale). She has three recent trials prior to her debut today. Trialled on January 20 at Pukekohe over 800m and finished fifth. Looks set for a bold opening.

Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign 7th of 13 at this track on November 11 over 1150m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind The Perfect One with 58.5kg at $29.80. When resuming last campaign 4th of 9 at Te Rapa on July 26 over 1200m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Mr Marigold with 58.5kg at $24.60. Likely to need this run.

Third-up today. First-up raced on the pace before fading ran last of 11 at this track on December 7 over 1150m, 9 len behind Cosmopolitan with 58.5kg at $8.60. Second-up 7th of 10 at Te Rapa on January 16 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Track Tester with 58.5kg at $25.80. Not on that form.