Races ORX Te Aroha - NZ

Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Most recently won by 2.25 len at Ellerslie on September 19 over 2400m in soft going defeating Ballinran with 57kg at $3.10. The run before that eased back early on 8th of 14 at Ellerslie on September 5 over 2200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Sharapova with 57.5kg at $5.70. Confidence back and can go on with it.

Second-up. First-up after three months sat on the pace before fading 9th of 15 at Ellerslie on September 19 over 1500m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Rob's Mistake carrying 59kg at $18.80. Previously second-up won by 1.75 len at New Plymouth Raceway on June 12 over 1600m in heavy going defeating Timemakesthewine with 57.5kg at $6.20. Strong contender on his best form.

Second run back. First-up after four months 2nd of 12 at this track on September 18 over 1600m, on a wet track; 0.4 len behind Brian Lamont with 64.5kg at $5.20. Previously second-up won by a neck at Tauranga on October 1 2025 over 1600m in soft going defeating Our Shocks with 58.5kg at $2.60. Winning chance with that run under the belt.

Third-up today. Resuming ran second last of 13 at Te Rapa on September 13 over 1600m, on heavy track; 14 len behind Bella's Boy carrying 58kg at $63.60. Second-up 9th of 14 at Matamata on October 3 over 2000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Born To Be Royal carrying 57.5kg at $84.60. Likely improver but wait until shows something.

Most recently 5th of 14 at Woodville on October 7 over 2100m, slow going 1.75 len behind Dojakata carrying 56.5kg at $5.70. The start before that 6th of 14 at Ellerslie on September 5 over 2200m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Sharapova with 56.5kg at $5.50. Working up to a win. Knocking on the door and is one of the main hopes.

Last start 10th of 14 at Tauranga on October 14 over 2100m, slow going 11 len behind Sonoran carrying 57kg at $65.60. Before that ran last of 7 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 30 over 2000m, 6 len behind Above The Clouds with 55kg at $9.20. Looks tested in this line-up.

Most recently 2nd of 8 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 30 over 2000m, 0.9 len behind Niagara Sky carrying 57.5kg at $11.60. The run before that 7th of 9 at Arawa Park on August 12 over 1950m, in the wet; 6 len behind Sharapova carrying 56.5kg at $4.90. Not far away of late. Among the better chances.

Third-up today. Resuming got back early 6th of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 9 over 1550m, 4 len behind Lerado with 54kg at $38.50. Second-up 12th of 14 at Matamata on October 3 over 2000m, slow going 6 len behind Born To Be Royal with 56kg at $62.20. Out of his depth.

Racing well recently. Comes off a 33 day let-up. Last start 4th of 10 at this track on September 18 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Wry Smile carrying 67kg at $6.20. Before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on September 3 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 0.8 len behind Because with 66.5kg at $45.20. Should be very competitive.

At the latest run 8th of 14 at Matamata on October 3 over 2000m, slow going 5 len behind Born To Be Royal carrying 52kg at $26. The race before that eased back early on 10th of 16 at Ellerslie on September 5 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Allaces with 54.5kg at $73. Tested again.