Races ORX Te Aroha - NZ

Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Te Rapa on August 8 over 1300m, on heavy track; 1.75 len behind Kahului with 58.5kg at $10.70. Before that 6th of 14 at this track on July 26 over 1400m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Black Diamond with 58.5kg at $8.50. Heading in the right direction and looks hard to beat.

Most recently 9th of 12 at Arawa Park on August 12 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Capitulate carrying 56.5kg at $7.60. Before that 2nd of 10 at Avondale on July 15 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Capote carrying 56.5kg at $23.20. Can do much better this time.

Last start didn't do much in the run home; ran last of 13 at Te Rapa on August 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Autumn Heights carrying 58.5kg at $10.10. Before that got back early 7th of 14 at Te Rapa on August 8 over 1300m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Kahului carrying 54.5kg at $3.80. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.

Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 13 at Ruakaka on August 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Fraudster carrying 58.5kg at $12.50. The run before that 4th of 14 at this track on July 26 over 1400m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind Black Diamond with 56.5kg at $7.10. Can improve on the latest effort and is well-placed to take this out.

Was as a despised roughie at debut, 6th of 13 at Ruakaka on August 15 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Fraudster with 58.5kg at $59. Looks to be making up the numbers here.

Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran last of 11 at Pukekohe on May 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Girl Code carrying 58.5kg at $21. Expecting a strong run fresh.

Four-year-old gelding (Ace High - Flying Tilly) has trialled on three occasions leading into today's race. Was second in a Te Rapa trial over 1100m August 4. Won't find this an easy assignment.

Second-up. First-up after nine months 7th of 9 at Arawa Park on August 12 over 1230m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Ridgeview Vicky with 54kg at $54.50. Previously second-up ran last of 14 at this track on November 26 over 1400m, 30 len behind Bethany Dee with 56.5kg at $88.50. This looks too tough.

Form hard to fault. Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Te Rapa on August 8 over 1300m, on heavy track; 1.2 len behind Kahului carrying 56.5kg at $5.30. Before that 2nd of 10 at Te Rapa on July 25 over 1200m, on a wet track; 0.1 len behind Wise Choice with 56.5kg at $18.20. Ready to break through.

Form hard to fault. Most recently ran on from midfield; 4th of 14 at Ruakaka on August 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Sneaky Cyclone with 56.5kg at $5.50. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 9 at Ruakaka on July 18 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Fahali with 52.5kg at $2.30. Great chance to figure in the top 4 again.

Second run back. First-up after eight months 4th of 12 at Arawa Park on August 12 over 1400m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Whatz Done Is Done carrying 57.5kg at $120.60. Previously second-up got back early 8th of 10 at Pukekohe on June 25 2025 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 16 len behind Santita with 57.5kg at $61.80. No easier this time and looks tested again.

Having third race start. At very long odds at debut, 7th of 14 at this track on July 26 over 1400m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Black Diamond carrying 54.5kg at $67.40. Second-up 6th of 12 at Arawa Park on August 12 over 1400m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Capitulate with 54.5kg at $13.80. With further improvement can play a major role.

Mare by Swiss Ace making her first appearance. Finished fifth in an Avondale trial over 800m on July 21. Unlikely to find enough improvement to trouble these.

Third-up today. First-up eased back early on 7th of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 9 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Bit Of A Dagg carrying 52.5kg at $44.60. Second-up raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 11 at Taupo on August 16 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Tartan Shocka carrying 56.5kg at $23.90. Will need to do a bit more.