Races ORX Te Aroha - NZ

At the latest run 7th of 15 at Te Rapa on August 22 over 2400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind With Grace carrying 57kg at $17.90. The start before that 2nd of 11 at Arawa Park on August 12 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Our Jasmine with 66.5kg at $6.80. Can atone.

Raced twice to date. At debut, 5th of 11 at Wanganui on August 2 over 2060m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Jim Dandy with 56.5kg at $7.40. Last start came from midfield and scored a big 5 len win at Woodville on August 16 over 2200m in the wet defeating Les Boots with 68.5kg at $2.30. Happy to stick.

At the latest run raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Arawa Park on August 12 over 2200m in the wet defeating Satomi with 67kg at $13.50. The start before that 10th of 13 at this track on July 26 over 2200m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Monroe with 58.5kg at $16.90. Found winning form and can go on with it.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 5th of 13 at Te Rapa on August 8 over 1600m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Vito with 57kg at $51.70. Second run from a spell got back early 3rd in a small field at Cambridge Synthetic on August 19 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Mulan Ardeche carrying 52kg at $8. Will prove tough to stave off.

Most recently 4th of 8 at Riccarton Park on August 8 over 3100m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Kick On carrying 65kg at $14.80. Before that 8th of 10 at Riccarton Park on August 1 over 3100m, in the wet; 6 len behind Benjamin with 68kg at $14.80. Has ability and can return to form.

At the latest run ran last of 8 at Taupo on August 16 over 1800m, in the wet; 12 len behind Rosina with 58.5kg at $9.20. The start before that 4th of 7 at Awapuni Synthetic on July 31 over 1700m, 0.8 len behind Subtle Time carrying 58kg at $3.10. Has ability and can bounce back.

At the latest run 9th of 11 at Arawa Park on August 12 over 2200m, in the wet; 8 len behind Our Jasmine with 65.5kg at $8.20. The run before that 4th of 14 at this track on July 26 over 2200m, in the wet; 8 len behind King Cabal carrying 57.5kg at $32.40. Can do better and might be a surprise packet.

Last start 6th of 14 at Hawera on August 23 over 2100m, in the wet; 7 len behind Leprekhan with 60kg at $16.30. The race before that 7th of 11 at Arawa Park on August 12 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Our Jasmine carrying 65kg at $7.40. Can bounce back.

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start sat on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 14 at Otaki on July 30 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Malachy with 55.5kg at $11.60. The start before that 5th of 14 at Avondale on July 15 over 1600m, on heavy track; 1.75 len behind Final Reason carrying 52.5kg at $29.60. Key chance on best form.

Racing well recently. At the latest run won by 1.75 len at Arawa Park on August 12 over 2200m in the wet defeating In A Pickle with 65kg at $15. The race before that 3rd of 10 at this track on July 5 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Star Warrior with 65kg at $14.90. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Comes off a 55 day let-up. First-up raced on the pace before fading ran last of 12 at Arawa Park on July 1 over 1560m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Vadanova with 59kg at $60.70. Second run from a spell ran second last of 14 at Otaki on July 10 over 2100m, on a wet track; 54 len behind Ziggy Khan carrying 59kg at $39.10. Looking elsewhere for the winner.

Last start 6th of 9 at Arawa Park on August 12 over 1950m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Guipago carrying 54kg at $22. Before that raced on the pace before fading 11th of 14 at Ruakaka on August 1 over 2100m, on a slow track; 19 len behind With Grace with 54kg at $71.30. Happy enough to avoid.

At the latest run 9th of 14 at Hawera on August 23 over 2100m, in the wet; 11 len behind Leprekhan carrying 56.5kg at $28.10. The race before that led but faded 2nd of 9 at Arawa Park on August 12 over 1950m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind Sharapova with 54kg at $22.50. Racing well below best and impossible to recommend.

Most recently ran last of 9 at Te Rapa on August 8 over 2100m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Heza Sharp One with 54kg at $36.50. The start before that settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at this track on July 5 over 2200m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Star Warrior carrying 63kg at $27.90. Happy to overlook.

Third-up today. First-up ran last of 10 at Te Rapa on July 25 over 1200m, on a wet track; 14 len behind Wise Choice with 58.5kg at $34.60. Second run from a spell got back early 5th of 7 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 19 over 1550m, 4.5 len behind Wing And A Prayer carrying 58.5kg at $18.30. Has ability but needs more time.