Races ORX Te Aroha - NZ

Last start raced on the pace before fading ran second last of 9 at Te Rapa on August 8 over 1400m, on heavy track; 16 len behind Miss Understood carrying 60kg at $18.90. The race before that ran second last of 8 at Ruakaka on July 18 over 1400m, 7 len behind Iridescent with 57kg at $6.20. Likely to find this out of reach.

Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 19 over 1550m, 2.5 len behind Kasukedo carrying 55.5kg at $12.20. The run before that 5th of 8 at Ruakaka on August 1 over 1400m, slow going 1.2 len behind Spencer with 54kg at $4.40. Going well. In the mix.

Second-up. First-up after four months won by 1.3 len at Cambridge Synthetic on August 19 over 970m defeating Pink Gin carrying 57kg at $3.20. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at Arawa Park on October 12 over 1215m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Lubeck carrying 55kg at $5.60. Leading contender.

Last start did the work up front then tired 5th of 9 at Te Rapa on August 8 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Miss Understood carrying 54.5kg at $5.50. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Otaki on July 30 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Sheaf carrying 57kg at $3.50. Worth including.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation third of 12 at Ellerslie April 27 over 1200m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Avantaggia carrying 59kg at $11.40. When resuming last campaign seventh of 11 at Pukekohe in the G3 Bonecrusher December 6 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind That's Gold with 57kg at $6.10. In the right race and sure to go well.

Resumes after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at Ellerslie April 4 over 1300m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Cannon Hill with 54kg at $9.80. First up last campaign fourth of 12 at Ellerslie November 29 over 1100m, soft track; 1.4 len behind Sweynesday carrying 54kg at $11.90. Resumes after a recent trial win. Keep in mind.

Resuming. Not seen since winning by 1.5 len Tauranga June 27 over 1200m on heavy track defeating Chasing Warrior carrying 59kg at $4.40. On debut fifth of 8 at this track March 28 over 1150m, on heavy track; 2.75 len behind Wine Rocs with 56kg at $4.10. Everything points to a effective return.

Is first-up after a break of nine weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign when last of 7 at Ashburton July 2 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Enterprise Gem carrying 57kg at $6.10. Previously first up; second of 13 at Wingatui May 31 over 1200m, in the wet; 0.6 len behind Airpark Hustler carrying 55kg at $7.90. Has claims if presented on song.

At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Hawera on August 9 over 1200m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Amazing Son with 54kg at $7. The race before that won by 1.75 len at Te Rapa on July 25 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Bell Time Potae with 55kg at $5.90. Prefer others.

Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Taupo on August 16 over 1400m, on a wet track; 2 len behind Jaeger carrying 55.5kg at $6. Before that ran second last in a small field at Hawera on August 9 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Amazing Son with 55kg at $5.10. Not far away last time, and can run top 4 again.

Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 11 at Ellerslie 3yo SWP March 7 over 1500m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Confesara carrying 56kg at $8.10. On debut to post a big 3.5 len win. Wanganui January 19 over 1340m slow track defeating Ivy Time with 52kg at $6.90. Expected to feature.

Chasing a hat-trick. Comes here off a 50-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by 5.5 len at Avondale on July 15 over 1200m in the wet defeating She's A Boss with 54.5kg at $1.60. The start before that favourite; won by 3 len at Arawa Park on July 1 over 1215m on a heavy track defeating Whatz Done Is Done with 54.5kg at $2.20. Well placed. Likely to feature.

Comes off a 40 day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 12 at Te Rapa on July 25 over 1200m, in the wet; 8 len behind Hey Hey Baby carrying 56kg at $8.70. The race before that 3rd of 10 at Hawera on July 11 over 1200m, in the wet; 5 len behind Amazing Son carrying 56kg at $6.80. Capable of a lot more.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Comes off a 40 day let-up. Resuming 8th of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 9 over 970m, 6 len behind Lady Iris with 50kg at $57.50. Second-up 9th of 12 at Te Rapa on July 25 over 1200m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Hey Hey Baby with 56.5kg at $34. Needs to do more.