Races ORX Te Aroha - NZ

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up second last of 11 at Ruakaka on January 6 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Zivou with 58.5kg at $11.10. Last start 6th of 10 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Roaring Bebe carrying 58.5kg at $26.40. Key runner in this line-up and expected to feature if finds best form.

Most recently 5th of 10 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Roaring Bebe with 57.5kg at $10.10. The start before that 4th of 9 at Tauranga on January 8 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Sarti with 57.5kg at $58.30. Finds a nice race this time and is right in contention.

Gelding by Ardrossan on debut. Was runner-up in a trial at Pukekohe on January 20 over 1100m. Prefer to see.

Gelding by Savabeel facing the starter for the first time. Finished seventh in a Conghua trial over 1000m on February 28. Looks tested in this line-up.

Gelding by Mongolian Khan on debut. Runner-up in a Tauranga trial over 1100m on January 13. Watch for any market moves.

Raced twice to date. At debut, 4th of 9 at Matamata on December 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Our Lurrina carrying 57kg at $25. Last start 6th of 8 at Matamata on January 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Convinced carrying 57kg at $18.30. Major player.

Dual acceptor. Three-year-old gelding making debut by Ancient Spirit out of Cristallo. Was third in a Pukekohe barrier trial over 1100m on January 20. Wide barrier to overcome. Worth considering.

Comes off a 40 day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 10 at Tauranga on January 2 over 2100m, slow going 8 len behind Golden Jacket carrying 57kg at $8.20. Before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 11 at Ruakaka on December 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Relentless with 57kg at $13.60. Good enough to turn things around.

At the latest run 2nd of 13 at Pukekohe on January 18 over 1300m, slow going 0.5 len behind Starlit Express with 53.5kg at $14.70. The race before that 9th of 13 at Arawa Park Mdn-Sw on December 27 over 1215m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Sugar Schnapps carrying 53.5kg at $27.20. Expected to be very competitive.

Last start raced on the pace before fading 11th of 14 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 25 len behind Super Legocy carrying 56.5kg at $25.60. Before that did the work up front then tired ran last of 10 at Ellerslie on December 11 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind Fleeting Star carrying 56.5kg at $33.80. Looks well placed here and worth including among the chances.

Third-up today. Freshened for 56 days. Resuming 6th of 14 at Avondale on November 6 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Zerre carrying 56.5kg at $58. Second-up second last of 11 at Ruakaka on December 17 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Sibella with 57.5kg at $53.70. Draws out again but capable of a bold run.

First starter by Justify out of Beyond Rare. Has a total of three trials leading in today's debut. Promising type who looks sure to make a bright start to her career.

Dual acceptor. First starter by Almanzor - Cinnadream. Has run a number of ordinary trials leading in today's debut. Place chance only.

Dual acceptor. Three-year-old filly (Ribchester - Chaparella) who was bought for NZD $ 100,000 (NZB 2024 Karaka - Book 1). Andrew Forsman has her primed for this with five recent trials leading in today's debut. Ran 3rd in a Pukekohe trial over 1100m on January 20. Jumps from a favourable gate so can be competitive.

Dual acceptor. Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, couldn't go on with it; 6th of 10 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Clear Conscience with 56kg at $4.40. Second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at Wanganui on January 19 over 1340m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Erbys Darci carrying 56.5kg at $4.30. Heading the right way and should be in the finish.

Dual acceptor. First starter by Staphanos out of Femme De Lune. Runner-up January 13 at Tauranga at her only public trial. Pay to keep an eye on betting moves.