Races ORX Te Aroha - NZ

Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 8 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 30 over 2000m, 2 len behind Niagara Sky with 57kg at $3.50. Before that 3rd of 9 at this track on September 18 over 1600m, in the wet; 2 len behind Luckytobehere carrying 68.5kg at $4.40. Deserves a win and gets his chance.

Second run back. First-up after three months 12th of 14 at Matamata on October 3 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Chica De Oro carrying 58.5kg at $34.10. Previously second-up 2nd of 14 in a 2yo+ Mdn-Sw at this track on June 4 over 1600m, on a wet track; 2.75 len behind Aixoise with 58.5kg at $11.60. Plenty of improvement to come.

At the latest run 9th of 14 at Matamata on October 3 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Chica De Oro carrying 58.5kg at $36.10. The race before that 3rd of 10 at Arawa Park on August 12 over 2200m, in the wet; 1.2 len behind All That I Am with 66kg at $10.50. Can improve and is a top-three contender.

At the latest run 6th of 13 at Taupo on October 9 over 1800m, slow going 1.4 len behind Escape Room with 58.5kg at $24. The start before that 4th of 9 at this track on September 18 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Queen Sansa with 67kg at $11.10. Can improve on the latest effort and is a key runner.

Having third race start. At big odds at debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Ruakaka on September 2 over 1600m, slow going 1.5 len behind Cheerful Smile with 55.5kg at $26.60. Last start 9th of 13 at Taupo on October 9 over 1800m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Escape Room carrying 55.5kg at $8.30. Don't underestimate.

Comes off a 49 day let-up. Last start ran last of 14 at Ruakaka on September 2 over 2100m, on a slow track; 26 len behind Paper Romance carrying 58.5kg at $62.20. The run before that eased back early on 11th of 14 at Ruakaka on August 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Sneaky Cyclone carrying 54.5kg at $101.60. Safely held again.

At the latest run 11th of 13 at Taupo on October 9 over 1800m, slow going 3.5 len behind Escape Room carrying 58.5kg at $19. The race before that 9th of 13 at Te Rapa on September 25 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Bunker Hill carrying 58.5kg at $15.80. Expect he will make amends.

Third-up today. Resuming eased back early on 9th of 12 at this track on September 3 over 1400m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Hip Flask with 55.5kg at $30.20. Second-up ran second last of 13 at Taupo on October 9 over 1800m, slow going 6 len behind Escape Room with 58.5kg at $41.70. No chance on what we have seen to date.

Was at very long odds at debut, 12th of 14 at Woodville on October 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Will with 58.5kg at $54.80. Hard to be diving in at this stage of the prep.

Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 13 at Taupo on October 9 over 1800m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Escape Room with 56.5kg at $2.90. The start before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 11 at Matamata on September 16 over 2000m, slow going 1.75 len behind Seduire with 56.5kg at $1.80. Expected to be very competitive.

Last start 10th of 14 at Tauranga on October 14 over 2100m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Choreomania carrying 52.5kg at $62.40. The run before that 4th of 8 at this track on September 20 over 2200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Lady Charlton carrying 64.5kg at $23.20. Not keen.

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 11 at Matamata on September 16 over 2000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Seduire carrying 56.5kg at $12.40. Before that 7th of 12 at this track on September 3 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Aim Up carrying 56.5kg at $14.30. Strong top-three chance.