Races ORX Te Aroha - NZ

Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Last start made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic on May 20 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Proud Capitalist with 55.5kg at $6.70. Before that led to the turn then faded 5th of 14 at Woodville on April 29 over 1400m, slow going 1.2 len behind Timex with 58.5kg at $5.40. Made headway last time. Expected in the finish.

At the latest run 6th of 9 at Te Rapa on May 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Lumbridge Castle with 58.5kg at $23.10. The race before that 5th of 8 at Hastings on May 21 over 1200m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Zenzero Girl with 57.5kg at $9.30. Hard to fault if at his best.

Second-up. First-up after six months ran last of 11 at Tauranga on May 29 over 1200m, 9 len behind Catwalk Queen carrying 57.5kg at $23.60. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Avondale on October 8 over 1200m, on a wet track; nose behind Princess Elsa with 58.5kg at $12.70. Strips fitter and is among the chances.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 6th of 12 at Arawa Park on May 9 over 1215m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Purosangue carrying 55.5kg at $21. Second run from a spell 4th of 12 at this track on June 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Brewster carrying 57.5kg at $12.70. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.

Second run back. First-up after three months 7th of 9 at Tauranga on May 29 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Deviation carrying 57.5kg at $14.30. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 1300m, slow going 6 len behind Mosala carrying 57.5kg at $25.60. Rates highly and can do much better this time.

Three-year-old gelding making debut by Deep Field out of Kiss The Daddy. Was third in a Ellerslie trial over 1100m on March 10. Following that fifth over 900m in a Taupo trial on May 19. Comes out of the the strong juvenile stable of Tony Pike.

At debut, ran last of 12 at this track on June 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Brewster carrying 57.5kg at $6.30. Has ability and it will pay to stick with him.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at Avondale November 6 over 2100m, soft track; 7 len behind Charlemagne with 55.5kg at $43.60. First up last campaign ran last of 11 at Ellerslie May 17 2025 over 1600m, soft track; 16 len behind War Of Succession with 54kg at $50. Win would surprise.

At debut, 9th of 12 at this track on June 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Brewster with 57.5kg at $17.60. Open to plenty of improvement.

Four-year-old gelding (Belardo - Craftychard) has trialled on four occasions leading into today's race. Sixth over 1100m in a Taupo trial on May 19. Betting is the best pointer to his chances.

Third-up today. First-up held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at Matamata on May 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Priovita carrying 56.5kg at $7.80. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Tauranga on May 29 over 1400m, head behind Integrity with 57.5kg at $5. Big chance.

Most recently made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Tauranga on May 29 over 1400m, 3 len behind Misissipi Gambler carrying 52.5kg at $35.30. The start before that 4th of 8 at Matamata on April 15 over 1200m, on a wet track; 14 len behind Stay Frosty carrying 52.5kg at $23.60. Can finish in the top 4 again.

First starter by Vanbrugh out of Qiji Melody. Has a total of two trials prior to her debut today. Unlikely to find enough improvement to trouble these.

At debut, ran last of 9 at Te Rapa on May 30 over 1200m, slow going 10 len behind Lumbridge Castle carrying 56.5kg at $12.60. Can measure up this time.

Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, ran last of 12 at Arawa Park on May 9 over 1215m, on rain affected going; 30 len behind Purosangue with 57.5kg at $88.80. Looking elsewhere.

Resuming after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign tenth of 14 at Tauranga December 12 over 1500m, soft track; 8 len behind Tagalomu carrying 56.5kg at $127.90. When resuming last campaign second last of 11 at Arawa Park November 16 over 1400m, soft track; 11 len behind High Emotion with 55.5kg at $82.30. Prefer to see how she returns.

Dual acceptor. Resuming after a nine months break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Avondale October 8 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Feel The Stag carrying 56.5kg at $23.80. On debut second last of 12 at Taupo September 17 over 1400m, soft track; 22 len behind Amusement with 57.5kg at $25.90. Not keen on what we have seen to date.

Second-up. First-up after four months 7th of 11 at Tauranga on May 29 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Miss Silhouette carrying 56.5kg at $32.60. Previously second-up 4th of 14 at Tauranga on January 8 over 1500m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Ivy's Dancer carrying 56.5kg at $31.10. Hard to get excited about her chances.