Races ORM Te Aroha - NZ

Recent form sound. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 14 at Tauranga in the G2 Japan Trophy on March 14 over 1600m, on a wet track; 1.5 len behind Omega Boy with 56kg at $15.60. Before that 2nd of 9 at Matamata on February 28 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Leroy Brown carrying 59kg at $14.90. Definite winning chance. Rates highly and should feature.

Last start 7th of 12 at Trentham in the G3 Cuddle Stakes on March 1 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Afternoon Siesta with 56kg at $19.50. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by a 0.3 len at Tauherenikau LR Wairarapa Thoroughbred Breeder's Stakes February 6 over 1600m in soft going defeating Khanshe carrying 57kg at $5.40. Finds an easier race this time and can bounce straight back.

Last start led to the turn then faded 10th of 14 at Tauranga in the G2 Japan Trophy on March 14 over 1600m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Omega Boy carrying 55kg at $5.30. The run before that scored a big 3 len win at Matamata February 28 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Khafre with 54kg at $4.60. Certainly worth another chance.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 14 at Matamata on February 14 over 1500m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Enrico carrying 54kg at $44.60. Last start 6th of 14 at Tauranga in the G2 Japan Trophy on March 14 over 1600m, in the wet; 3 len behind Omega Boy with 55kg at $16. Likely improver who looks hard to beat.

Dual acceptor. Last start second last of 8 at Wanganui on March 14 over 1340m, slow going 6 len behind Bedtime Story with 60kg at $35.40. Before that second last of 9 at Matamata on February 28 over 1600m, on a slow track; 22 len behind Leroy Brown with 56.5kg at $21.10. Looking to others for the winner.

Second run back. First-up after three months eased back early on 6th of 10 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Master Fay carrying 54.5kg at $61.40. Previously second-up 6th of 13 at Arawa Park Rating 65 on May 10 over 1400m, in the wet; 9 len behind Whiskey N' Rye carrying 57.5kg at $9.10. Others rate better this time.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up second last of 13 at Ellerslie in the LR FULTON FAMILY STAKES on January 31 over 1500m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Special Sakura with 53kg at $69. Second-up raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 14 at Tauranga in the G2 Japan Trophy on March 14 over 1600m, in the wet; 4 len behind Omega Boy with 55kg at $51.60. Is peaking third up, and worth including.

At the latest run second last of 9 at Matamata on February 28 over 2000m, slow going 10 len behind Savoir Faire carrying 56kg at $9.50. The run before that 9th of 11 at Ellerslie in the G2 Rich Hill Mile on January 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Queen Zou with 53kg at $42.80. Finds a suitable race and should be prominent.

Last start 11th of 18 at Ellerslie in the G2 Auckland Cup on March 7 over 3200m, 13 len behind Paradise Storm with 53kg at $127. The race before that 10th of 18 at Ellerslie in the G3 Avondale Cup on February 21 over 2400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Final Return with 53kg at $109.10. Not going well and looks safely held.

Second-up today. Last run favourite; won by 0.8 len at Ellerslie March 7 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Transaction carrying 56.5kg at $6.30. At only start last preparation favourite; won by a neck at Te Rapa August 23 over 1500m in heavy going defeating Solidify carrying 54.5kg at $3.60. Another win looks on the cards. Can't knock that form so stick with her.

Second run back. First-up after three months 9th of 11 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1400m, in the wet; 10 len behind Butterfield carrying 58kg at $18.70. Previously second-up 6th of 17 at Ellerslie on October 18 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind War Of Succession carrying 58.5kg at $15.70. Should be right about the mark again.

Resumes after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at Te Rapa December 20 over 2100m, soft track; 6 len behind Roctave with 59.5kg at $11.60. Previously first up; seventh of 18 at Ellerslie September 6 over 1600m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Mizella carrying 58kg at $20.80. Capable of a bold return.

Last start 10th of 13 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Lupo Solitario with 56.5kg at $29.80. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 13 at Pukekohe on January 18 over 2200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Levakia carrying 56.5kg at $10.80. Prepared to include in this line-up.

Dual acceptor. At the latest run 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 held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1400m, on heavy track; 0.1 len behind Butterfield carrying 56kg at $6.90. Terrific chance to return to form.

Dual acceptor. Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign by 0.2 len Tauranga January 8 over 1500m slow track defeating Buster Shaw carrying 58.5kg at $23.80. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Matamata December 19 over 1600m slow track defeating Vesphire with 59kg at $25. Capable of a bold return.