Races ORM Te Aroha - NZ

Form hard to fault. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Tauranga on March 14 over 2100m, in the wet; 10 len behind High Country with 59kg at $3.40. The race before that favourite; won by 0.6 len at Te Rapa February 7 over 2100m on a soft track defeating Gillian carrying 56kg at $13.10. Well-placed and a big chance to atone.

Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 8 at Matamata on March 11 over 2000m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Giacomo with 54kg at $4.50. The run before that 4th of 10 at Wanganui on February 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Belle Tribute carrying 56.5kg at $12.60. Further improvement expected.

Most recently ran last of 8 at Tauranga on March 14 over 2100m, in the wet; 19 len behind High Country with 57.5kg at $9.80. Before that came from midfield and won by 0.7 len at Ellerslie January 31 over 2100m on a rain affected track defeating My Fair Lily carrying 56.5kg at $7.80. Rates highly on best form so he can turn things around.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three months. Finished off last campaign ninth of 18 at Ellerslie December 26 over 2400m, soft track; 8 len behind Maldini carrying 55.5kg at $97.30. When resuming last campaign second last of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic August 29 over 1550m, 3.5 len behind Emmy Dazzler carrying 57.5kg at $13.50. Has claims if presented on song.

Form hard to fault. Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 8 at Matamata on March 11 over 2000m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Giacomo with 54kg at $3.20. The run before that came from midfield and won by 0.7 len at Taupo February 22 over 1800m defeating Lucan carrying 57.5kg at $1.90. Expected to feature.

At the latest run second last of 10 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 2100m, 5.5 len behind Savoir Faire with 54kg at $39. The start before that second last of 13 at Ellerslie on March 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Top Shelf carrying 55.5kg at $42. Looking to others.

Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after six months got back early 9th of 13 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1600m, on heavy track; 7 len behind The Nomad carrying 59kg at $48.70. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Tauranga on January 2 2025 over 1400m, 5 len behind Noble Boy carrying 58.5kg at $17.30. Should improve but still looking elsewhere.

At the latest run eased back early on 7th of 14 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 2100m, 5.5 len behind Castle Rock with 59kg at $24.10. The start before that 2nd of 8 at Tauranga on March 14 over 2100m, in the wet; 9 len behind High Country carrying 54kg at $15.70. Nicely placed and is a definite top three chance.

Second-up. First-up after six months second last of 8 at Matamata on March 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Whats The One Code with 57.5kg at $16.70. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at this track on June 2 over 2200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Quick Fire with 54kg at $39.60. Is a second up winner in the past but others rate better.