Races ORM Te Aroha - NZ

Mare back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation won by nose Tauherenikau November 9 over 1600m slow track defeating Manzor Blue with 58.5kg at $2.50. First up last campaign third of 11 at Te Rapa Rating 75 August 9 over 1400m, on heavy track; a long neck behind Malborough Bay with 58.5kg at $5. Capable of a bold return.

Last start got back early 6th of 8 at Trentham on March 1 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Anderson Bridge carrying 58.5kg at $15.90. The start before that 4th of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway in the G3 Taranaki Cup on January 24 over 1800m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Knights Realm carrying 54kg at $6.70. Beaten comfortably last time out but this suits.

Most recently 6th of 13 at Ellerslie on March 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Top Shelf carrying 57.5kg at $14.60. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Matamata on February 28 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Poetic Champion with 57.5kg at $13.20. Has some sound top 4 claims.

At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1400m, in the wet; 4 len behind Butterfield carrying 57.5kg at $6.60. The race before that 8th of 15 at Ellerslie on February 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Bellarista with 58kg at $34.80. Likely to measure up.

Resumes after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic September 24 over 1300m, 6 len behind Fun Never Sets carrying 55.5kg at $4.90. Previously first up; ninth of 14 at Ellerslie April 19 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Rockin Rosie with 58.5kg at $18.90. Looks a key runner.

Dual acceptor. Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation by 0.2 len Tauranga January 8 over 1500m slow track defeating Buster Shaw with 58.5kg at $23.80. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Matamata December 19 over 1600m slow track defeating Vesphire carrying 59kg at $25. Looks all set for a effective return.

First-up. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at Te Rapa Rating 65 September 14 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Notabadspillane with 56.5kg at $11.10. First up last campaign ran last of 7 at Pukekohe April 2 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Dubai Rockin with 58.5kg at $18.90. Prefer later on.

Third-up today. Resuming eased back early on 7th of 9 at Matamata on February 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Thooza carrying 56.5kg at $12.40. Second run from a spell 6th of 8 at Waverley on March 18 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Legally Binding with 56kg at $6.70. Hard to beat this time.

Last start 7th of 11 at Ellerslie on March 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Elle Sourit carrying 58kg at $6.80. Before that 7th of 10 at Ellerslie on January 11 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Flanagan with 56.5kg at $4. Capable of sharp improvement.

Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd of 11 at Ellerslie on March 7 over 1400m, slow going 0.8 len behind Elle Sourit carrying 56kg at $11.80. The start before that 4th of 15 at Ellerslie on January 11 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Sorghaghtani with 54kg at $27.70. Can do one better.

Third-up today. First-up 5th of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on March 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Vittorio Veneto with 51.5kg at $15.90. Second run from a spell ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1400m, on heavy track; 0.8 len behind Butterfield carrying 51kg at $28.80. Is worth including in all combos.

First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 18 at Ellerslie September 6 over 1600m, soft track; 9 len behind Mizella carrying 52kg at $20.10. First up last campaign fourth of 12 at Tauranga January 27 2025 over 1200m, soft track; 7 len behind Phoebe Buffay with 56.5kg at $49.10. Likely to need this outing.

Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run got back early 11th of 15 at Ellerslie on February 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Bellarista with 54.5kg at $28. The start before that 3rd of 14 at Tauranga on February 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Dramatic Miss with 54kg at $25.70. Capable of a big run.

Most recently came from midfield and won by a 0.5 len at Tauranga March 14 over 1400m in the wet defeating Ruby Rush with 57kg at $5.70. The run before that 7th of 11 at this track on March 6 over 1600m, slow going 2.25 len behind Victorious Warrior carrying 58kg at $4.20. One of the better chances.

Last start 8th of 11 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1400m, in the wet; 7 len behind Butterfield with 53kg at $16.90. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a long-neck at Matamata February 28 over 1400m in soft going defeating Super Legocy with 55kg at $7.40. Wide draw makes it tough.

Dual acceptor. Most recently 9th of 13 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Lupo Solitario with 57kg at $8.50. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 0.1 len behind Butterfield carrying 56kg at $6.90. In a suitable race and should be in the mix.