Races ORX Te Aroha - NZ

Resuming after a spell of 12 weeks. Finished off last campaign seventh of 13 at Pukekohe November 22 over 2100m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Mollify with 57.5kg at $20.80. When resuming last campaign fourth of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic September 24 over 1550m, 2.75 len behind La Querida with 60kg at $8.70. Winning hope in a suitable contest.

At the latest run eased back early on 11th of 17 at Ellerslie on January 31 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Aksil with 59.5kg at $33.60. Before that 5th of 11 at Te Rapa on January 16 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Another Floozie carrying 56.5kg at $13.40. Terrific chance to return to form.

Recent form sound. Last start came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a 0.3 len at Matamata January 23 over 1600m in soft going defeating Clara Bow carrying 57kg at $3.80. The run before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at Tauranga on January 2 over 1400m, slow going 1.3 len behind Rising Wind with 57kg at $11.90. Not out of it.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a 0.4 len at Waverley January 28 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Incredible Patch with 55kg at $7.80. The run before that 4th of 11 at Ruakaka on January 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Zivou carrying 57kg at $6.70. Sure to measure up.

Third-up today. First-up from last on the turn 7th of 11 at Tauranga on December 12 over 1500m, on a slow track; 3 len behind El Arish carrying 59kg at $12.10. Second-up 6th of 12 at Tauranga on January 8 over 1500m, on a slow track; 3 len behind God Of Eros carrying 59kg at $14.20. Likely improver who definitely worth including.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 3rd of 11 at Matamata on December 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Transaction carrying 58kg at $23.60. Second-up 5th of 12 at Tauranga on January 8 over 1500m, slow going 2.75 len behind God Of Eros with 58.5kg at $9.80. Capable of sharp improvement.

Last start 5th of 10 at Tauranga on February 5 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind El Arish with 59kg at $18.10. Before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 8 at Taupo on December 28 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Hard Roca with 56.5kg at $7.90. Finds a nice race and can improve without surprising.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran last in a small field at this track on January 3 over 1600m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Zantabulous carrying 51kg at $8.50. Second-up second last of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on January 24 over 1600m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Bay Express with 54.5kg at $25.20. Rates highly on best efforts and is among the chances.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up second last of 9 at Tauranga on January 2 over 1400m, slow going 13 len behind Bonifleur carrying 55kg at $29.90. Second run from a spell held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Matamata on January 23 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Geneva with 57kg at $13.50. Capable and should go well.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 9 at Tauranga on January 2 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Takeshi with 53kg at $38.40. Second-up eased back early on 7th of 10 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Eye Candy with 56kg at $92.80. Likely to find this out of reach.

Most recently 9th of 17 at Ellerslie on January 31 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Aksil with 57.5kg at $77.30. The start before that 3rd of 12 at Tauranga on January 8 over 1500m, slow going 1.75 len behind God Of Eros with 56kg at $17.60. Prepared to risk in this line-up.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 14 at Ellerslie on December 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Mid Ocean carrying 57kg at $84.20. Second-up 6th of 14 at Pukekohe on January 18 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Awatere carrying 56kg at $104.70. Unlikely to threaten.

Third-up today. Resuming won by a long-neck at Ruakaka December 17 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Cheerful Smile with 57.5kg at $27.30. Last start 6th of 11 at Te Rapa on January 16 over 1600m, slow going 2.25 len behind Another Floozie with 56.5kg at $25.30. Has ability and can turn things around.

At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 13th of 17 at Ellerslie on January 31 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Aksil carrying 57kg at $67.60. The start before that 11th of 14 at Ellerslie on January 1 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Up The Anti carrying 57.5kg at $24.80. Needs to improve on last couple to feature in the finish.

Third-up today. First-up 6th of 9 at Tauranga on January 2 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Bonifleur with 58kg at $19.30. Second-up 7th of 14 at Pukekohe on January 18 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Awatere carrying 57.5kg at $32.80. Nicely placed and expected to go well.

Form hard to fault. Comes off a 36 day let-up. Last start 3rd of 9 at Ruakaka on January 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind New Castle carrying 58kg at $3.90. Before that 3rd of 10 at Ellerslie on December 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Victorious Warrior with 58kg at $6.70. Should run well again.

Third-up today. Resuming second last of 8 at this track on January 3 over 1400m, in the wet; 8 len behind Small Town Girl with 54.5kg at $9.60. Second-up ran last of 7 at Matamata on January 23 over 1600m, slow going 16 len behind Geneva with 54kg at $38.20. Best form measures up favourably so worth including.

At the latest run got back early 4th in a small field at Matamata on January 23 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Tonia's Dragon carrying 56.5kg at $9.90. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at Tauranga on January 8 over 1500m, slow going 3.5 len behind God Of Eros carrying 52kg at $31.90. Best form measures up favourably so worth considering.