Races ORX Te Aroha - NZ

Third-up today. First-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 12 at this track on September 3 over 1400m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Hip Flask carrying 58.5kg at $6.30. Second run from a spell 2nd of 14 at Matamata on October 3 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Chica De Oro with 58.5kg at $12.20. Fitter now and making headway. Top chance.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign sixth of 11 at Te Rapa May 24 over 2200m, soft track; 2 len behind Moretothinkabout with 58.5kg at $3.40. On debut second of 13 at this track March 6 over 1600m, soft track; a 0.3 lengths behind Ballbeena with 58kg at $4.10. Expected to feature.

Dual acceptor. Returns from a 33-day let-up. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track on September 18 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 1.2 len behind Queen Sansa with 68kg at $3.70. The start before that 6th of 14 at Ruakaka on September 2 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Unleash Yourself carrying 58.5kg at $6.20. Strong chance.

Resuming after a break of ten months. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Ruakaka December 17 over 1600m, soft track; 6 len behind Relentless with 55.5kg at $13.30. Previously first up; ran last of 14 at Pukekohe December 6 over 1600m, soft track; 8 len behind Dance The Night carrying 58.5kg at $17.50. Will improve on whatever he does in this.

Most recently failed to make an impression; 9th of 14 at Tauranga on October 14 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Passion 'N' Pride with 58.5kg at $38.30. The start before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 12 at Ruakaka on September 2 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Cheerful Smile with 58.5kg at $10.40. Looks well placed here and can give a sight.

Third-up today. First-up ran second last of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 28 over 1300m, 9 len behind Ignore Me Not with 55.5kg at $49.80. Second run from a spell ran last of 11 at this track on September 20 over 1600m, on a wet track; 82 len behind Rock On Ozzy carrying 66kg at $46.10. Not seeing any improvement this time.

First starter by Proisir - Qiji Sunlight. Hasn't set the track alight with his trials leading into today's race. Did not show a great deal at the trials and prefer to see in a race before backing.

Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 14 at Matamata on October 3 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Chica De Oro with 56.5kg at $2.20. The race before that 3rd of 7 at Taupo on September 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Fiamma carrying 57.5kg at $4.70. Should be nice and fit fourth up and can get the win here.

First-up. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at Pukekohe February 25 over 1600m, soft track; 5 len behind Flashback carrying 54.5kg at $35.10. Previously first up; sixth of 14 at Avondale November 6 over 1400m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Zerre carrying 56.5kg at $58. Might be better off following this run.

Most recently from last on the turn 11th of 13 at Woodville on October 7 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Savachi Boy carrying 54.5kg at $22.50. The race before that 9th of 11 at Matamata on September 16 over 1200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Ifbymagic carrying 56.5kg at $15.90. Impossible to recommend.

Third race start today. At debut, ran last of 10 at Taupo on September 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Toni Marie carrying 56.5kg at $19.10. Last start ran last of 13 at Te Rapa on September 25 over 1400m, 8 len behind Ellendale carrying 56.5kg at $203.10. Doesn't appeal.

Filly by What's The Story facing the starter for the first time. Finished sixth in an Avondale trial over 1200m on September 24. Did not show a great deal at the trials and prefer to see in a race before backing.

Dual acceptor. Gelding by Vadamos facing the starter for the first time. Won trial at Matamata over 1200m on October 6. Looks set for a bright start to his career.