Races ORM Te Aroha - NZ

Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 13 at Pukekohe on March 13 over 1200m, slow going 1.0 len behind Smooth Warrior carrying 58.5kg at $8.40. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Taupo on February 22 over 1100m, 1.3 len behind Party Time with 55.5kg at $3.10. Looks tough to stop again.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation second of 9 at Te Rapa December 20 over 1200m, soft track; a head behind Confesara carrying 54.5kg at $5.50. On debut second of 7 at Pukekohe October 29 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 0.5 len behind Circus Trix carrying 56.5kg at $5.70. At the latest outing he finished second over 1200m at Te Rapa on December 20.

Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation second of 10 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw October 5 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Zourosa with 57kg at $2.45. On debut fourth of 14 at Ballarat 3yo Mdn-Sw September 19 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Tres Magnifique carrying 58kg at $4.60. Everything points to a effective return.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at Muswellbrook Mdn October 20 over 1500m, 8 len behind Verity carrying 55.5kg at $31. On debut second last of 8 at Kembla Grange Mdn-Sw August 7 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Barbarossa with 56.5kg at $5.50. Resumes after a recent trial win. Capable of a bold return.

Three-year-old gelding making debut by Per Incanto out of Sayyzel. Won a trial over 800m at Pukekohe on January 20. Looks a capable type and will be competitive.

Gelding by El Roca making his first appearance. Won trial at Te Awamutu over 1150m on November 18. Cannot be underestimated.

Third-up today. Resuming came from midfield; 4th of 14 at this track on February 11 over 1150m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Sister Cynane carrying 56.5kg at $40.70. Last start 7th of 14 at Pukekohe on February 25 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind La Diem carrying 57.5kg at $25.20. Not keen on her chances.

At debut, 2nd of 9 at Matamata on March 11 over 1050m, on a slow track; 0.2 len behind My Gabriel carrying 55.5kg at $14. Has plenty of upside and gets her chance to break through.

Second run back. First-up after two months from last on the turn 5th of 9 at Matamata on March 11 over 1050m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind My Gabriel carrying 55.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Tauherenikau on January 2 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Quello Dolce carrying 55kg at $4.40. Strips fitter and expected to feature.

Most recently 3rd of 13 at Pukekohe on March 13 over 1200m, slow going 1.4 len behind Smooth Warrior with 55kg at $14.30. Before that 5th of 12 at Pukekohe on February 25 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Le Jacques Cartier with 55.5kg at $25.50. Not far from the winner last time but this is a tough assignment.

Second-up. First-up after a year 4th of 11 at Pukekohe on March 13 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Thumbelina with 57kg at $34.60. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Te Rapa on April 13 over 1100m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Bulgari carrying 55.5kg at $20.30. Unlikely to threaten.

Second-up. First start second last of 9 at Arawa Park on August 13 over 1230m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Churmatt carrying 54.5kg at $9.20. Went for a break before returning 5th of 11 at Pukekohe on March 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Thumbelina with 56kg at $13.70. Hard to get excited about her chances.

Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway November 21 over 1200m, soft track; 8 len behind Laura's Legacy carrying 55.5kg at $11.70. On debut seventh of 11 at this track November 11 over 1150m, soft track; 6 len behind Sibling Rivalry carrying 55.5kg at $17.90. Might be better off following this outing.