Races ORM Te Aroha - NZ

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 16th of 18 at Ellerslie December 26 over 2400m, soft track; 14 len behind Maldini carrying 54.5kg at $39.50. Previously first up; seventh of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway July 19 over 1600m, on heavy track; 14 len behind Zanzibar with 55.5kg at $9.80. Will improve after this hitout.

Dual acceptor. Resuming. 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. First up last campaign 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.

Last start second last of 13 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1600m, on a wet track; 14 len behind The Nomad carrying 59kg at $12.20. The start before that 7th of 13 at this track on February 11 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Greenwich with 59.5kg at $12.70. Willing to give him another chance.

Form hard to fault. Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind The Nomad carrying 54kg at $11.40. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Matamata on January 23 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Geneva with 57kg at $13.50. Well placed and gets her chance to break through.

Racing well recently. At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on March 6 over 1600m, slow going 0.1 len behind Victorious Warrior with 57.5kg at $9.60. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.3 len at this track February 11 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Wolf God with 56.5kg at $4.40. Big chance on the back of that encouraging effort last time.

Most recently came from midfield and won by a 0.3 len at this track March 6 over 1600m on a soft track defeating The Spaniard carrying 56.5kg at $27.60. The start before that eased back early on 7th of 10 at Taupo on February 22 over 1100m, 4 len behind Party Time with 56.5kg at $35.30. Harder here but can feature in the finish.

Last start sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Matamata on February 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Imperial Empress with 54kg at $16.30. The race before that second last of 11 at Trentham on January 17 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Hoorah Henry carrying 56.5kg at $11.50. Sure to measure up.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 14 at Pukekohe on February 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind La Diem with 57.5kg at $9.70. Second-up won by 2 len at Pukekohe March 13 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Lofty Manuel with 56.5kg at $5.80. Stick with her.

Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 9 at Pukekohe on February 25 over 1500m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Volunteer carrying 56.5kg at $8.70. Second-up 5th of 11 at this track on March 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Victorious Warrior carrying 57.5kg at $6.10. Racing well. Big chance.

Second run back. First-up after five months ran on from midfield and won by a 0.4 len at Tauranga March 14 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Requisite carrying 55.5kg at $7.20. Previously second-up took up a position near the tail 2nd of 10 at Arawa Park on August 13 over 1950m, in the wet; nose behind Overrated with 54.5kg at $3.20. Back in fine order and is likely to feature.

At the latest run won by 2.25 len at Pukekohe March 13 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Miller's Point carrying 53.5kg at $9.60. The run before that 10th of 14 at Pukekohe on February 25 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Castle Rock carrying 54.5kg at $27.80. Going well. Can measure up again.

Third-up today. First-up 4th in a small field at Taupo on February 22 over 1100m, 4 len behind Sesimbra with 57kg at $3.10. Last start second last of 11 at Ellerslie on March 7 over 1500m, slow going 4.5 len behind Confesara with 55kg at $21.90. Major player.

Most recently sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at this track on March 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Victorious Warrior with 56kg at $22.20. Before that ran last of 10 at Tauranga on February 5 over 1600m, on a slow track; 10 len behind El Arish with 56.5kg at $23.50. Will find this tougher.

Second run back. First-up after three months second last of 10 at Pukekohe on March 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Fleeting Glimpse with 54kg at $22. Previously second-up from last on the turn 5th of 8 at Pukekohe on April 2 over 2100m, 2.75 len behind He's Classic with 58kg at $11.90. Can't see him turning things around.

Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after six months got back early 9th of 13 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1600m, in the wet; 7 len behind The Nomad with 59kg at $48.70. Previously second-up eased back early on 7th of 10 at Tauranga on January 2 2025 over 1400m, 5 len behind Noble Boy with 58.5kg at $17.30. Fitter but others are better placed.