Races ORX Te Aroha - NZ

Most recently 9th of 14 at Wanganui on June 13 over 2060m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Atavus with 58.5kg at $11.50. The start before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 11 at Hawera on May 17 over 2100m, slow going 3 len behind Beetlegeuse carrying 68.5kg at $3. Beaten comfortably last time out but this suits.

Second run back. First-up after nearly two years ran last of 10 at Trentham on June 10 over 1500m, in the wet; 8 len behind Possess with 58kg at $21.90. Previously second-up 9th of 14 at Wanganui on May 9 2024 over 2060m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Pride Of Aspen with 58.5kg at $10.90. Prepared to take him on again today in this company.

Racing well recently. Last start won by 7 len at this track June 1 over 3100m on a rain affected track defeating The Belvoir with 66kg at $3. The run before that led but faded 3rd of 9 at Hawera on May 17 over 2100m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Affordable carrying 67kg at $6.40. Got the job done last time and is a leading hope again.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 2nd of 10 at Waipukurau on April 26 over 1600m, on a wet track; 1.0 len behind Unusual Invader with 56.5kg at $9.10. Second run from a spell 10th of 13 at Wanganui on June 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Capaci with 55.5kg at $12. Capable of sharp improvement.

At the latest run ran second last of 7 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 3 over 2000m, 6 len behind Skymax with 50kg at $26.80. Before that failed to make an impression; ran second last of 12 at Arawa Park on May 9 over 2200m, on heavy track; 16 len behind Whatthemansaw with 57kg at $14.80. Can be competitive if at her best.

Second run back. First-up after seven months ran last of 11 at this track on June 4 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 68 len behind Pick Of The Litter with 51kg at $36.30. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Tauranga on July 6 over 1600m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Rosetown Princess carrying 53kg at $20.20. Expecting him to kick on with that first run out of the way.

Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming won by a nose at Matamata April 15 over 1200m in the wet defeating Cast Of Diamonds with 52kg at $12.30. Second-up 7th of 10 at this track on June 1 over 3100m, slow going 39 len behind My Maebelline Girl carrying 66kg at $7.20. Racing well. Genuine hope based on the win two back.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran last of 10 at Waverley on May 9 over 1650m, 14 len behind Jaeger carrying 54kg at $31.70. Second run from a spell 6th of 14 at Wanganui on June 13 over 2060m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Atavus carrying 54kg at $35.60. Likely to struggle again.

Dual acceptor. Last start got back early 8th of 11 at this track on June 4 over 2200m, in the wet; 19 len behind Pick Of The Litter with 53kg at $20.80. The race before that 12th of 15 at Ellerslie on May 23 over 2100m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Gate Crashers carrying 56kg at $32.60. A better run is on the cards.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 9 at Wanganui on May 10 over 2060m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Air Dancer with 66.5kg at $11.50. Last start 3rd of 11 at Trentham on June 10 over 2500m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Tutin Cans with 66kg at $6.60. Fitter now and making headway. Rates highly on his best performances and can bounce back.

Gelding back from a spell of nine months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign failed to finish at this track September 19 over 3600m. First up last campaign sixth of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway June 10 2025 over 2000m, in the wet; 20 len behind Keen On Bubbles with 53kg at $17.20. Capable of a bold return.

Comes here off a 39-day let-up. Most recently 11th of 14 at Matamata on May 13 over 2000m, slow going 10 len behind Heza Sharp One carrying 52kg at $61.80. Before that ran second last of 16 at Te Rapa on April 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 19 len behind Ballbeena with 50kg at $105.70. Prefer to see her back in form.