Races ORM Te Aroha - NZ

Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 12 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1400m, in the wet; 1.1 len behind Unwritten with 59kg at $6. The race before that 4th of 10 at Matamata on February 28 over 1400m, slow going 1.5 len behind Imperial Empress carrying 56kg at $10.20. Top chance.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign 12th of 15 at Ellerslie December 26 over 1500m, soft track; 6 len behind Rise Companions carrying 54.5kg at $41.50. Previous preparation first-up won by long-neck this track October 22 over 1400m slow track defeating Linkin Park with 60kg at $2.90. Likely to be up for this.

Second run back. First-up after six months 3rd of 9 at Pukekohe on February 25 over 1500m, slow going 0.7 len behind Volunteer with 58.5kg at $13. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at Ruakaka on September 3 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Dancing Dream with 59kg at $4.60. Winning chance with that run under the belt.

Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at Arawa Park November 16 over 1950m, soft track; 11 len behind In A Pickle with 59kg at $19.20. On debut ninth of 11 at Te Rapa July 26 over 1600m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Rio Grande with 58.5kg at $51.30. Might be better off following this outing.

Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently 13th of 15 at Ellerslie on February 21 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Bellarista with 54kg at $28.90. The run before that 6th of 14 at Tauranga on February 5 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Dramatic Miss with 54kg at $32.10. Prepared to overlook.

At the latest run ran last of 11 at Matamata on March 11 over 1200m, slow going 17 len behind Midori Glory with 55kg at $62.60. The race before that ran last of 10 at Tauranga on January 8 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Bellarista carrying 56kg at $34.60. Has ability but the last run is a concern.

Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1400m, on a wet track; 0.5 len behind Unwritten with 56.5kg at $11.30. The race before that won by a 0.2 len at Taupo February 22 over 1400m defeating Dorothea carrying 56kg at $4. Expected to feature.

Dual acceptor. Last start 5th of 7 at Matamata on February 28 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Circus Trix carrying 55kg at $3.70. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Matamata on February 14 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 0.9 len behind Bolli Belle carrying 56kg at $3.70. Better than the last effort suggests and is worth another chance.

Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign winning by head Cambridge Synthetic August 20 over 1550m defeating Voice Of Ohio carrying 56kg at $2.70. On debut third of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic June 4 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Mulan Ardeche with 56.5kg at $15. Expected to run well.

Dual acceptor. Mare back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second last of 14 at Pukekohe December 6 over 1500m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Altari with 56kg at $17. Previously first up; fourth of 16 at Ellerslie September 20 over 1300m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Big Wave carrying 57kg at $31.10. Has claims if presented on song.

Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway on March 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Roaring Bebe with 55.5kg at $16.80. The run before that came from midfield and won by a 0.1 len at this track February 11 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Show Your Ace carrying 54kg at $7.80. In a suitable race and cannot be underestimated.

Second run back. First-up after seven months 8th of 10 at Matamata on March 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Mille Grazie carrying 57kg at $10. Previously second-up won by 1.5 len at Matamata May 14 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Roar Of The Jungle carrying 55.5kg at $4. Fitter and ready for sharp improvement.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at Ellerslie September 20 over 2400m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Santa Catalina with 54.5kg at $48.50. First up last campaign fourth of 9 at Pukekohe April 23 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Mo Charaid carrying 56kg at $69.70. Later on perhaps.

Having second run back today. Last run 8th of 11 at Matamata on March 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Midori Glory carrying 53kg at $64.80. At only start last preparation struggled in the run home; ran last of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 10 over 1300m, 18 len behind Anton carrying 53kg at $63.50. Fitter but looks a forlorn hope.

Dual acceptor. Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation by 2.75 len this track September 21 over 3600m on heavy track defeating Odysseus carrying 69.5kg at $3.70. Previously first up; sixth of 11 at Matamata April 17 over 1600m, soft track; 8 len behind Jaffira carrying 67kg at $26.50. Prefer to see how he has returned.

Dual acceptor. Last start got back early 6th of 10 at Matamata on February 28 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Imperial Empress carrying 58kg at $12.20. The race before that sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 11 at Trentham on January 31 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Hivari with 58.5kg at $5.90. Likely to find this out of reach.

Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after eight months 4th of 10 at Pukekohe on March 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Fleeting Glimpse carrying 58.5kg at $5.80. Previously second-up 5th of 15 at Te Rapa on April 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Tycoon Prince with 60kg at $18.20. Prefer others.