Races ORX Te Rapa - NZ

At debut, 5th of 9 at Taupo on December 30 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Brazen Affair carrying 57kg at $5.10. Improver after a fair run at first start. Drawn wide. Bred to win more than once.

First start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Arawa Park on May 11 over 1215m, slow going 2.75 len behind Joshua Brown with 56.5kg at $4.60. Went for a spell before returning ran last of 12 at Te Aroha on January 4 over 1100m, on a slow track; 38 len behind Finest Hour with 57.5kg at $5. Too bad to be true fresh up. Trial winner prior.

First starter. Four-year-old mare by Impending out of Calligraphy. Five times trialled for two placings and a fourth. Not out of this entirely.

Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Wanganui in the LR Castletown Stakes June 1 over 1200m, in the wet; 8 len behind Belardi carrying 55kg at $18.60. First up last campaign third of 9 at this track April 14 over 1100m, soft track; 5 len behind Renovations with 55.5kg at $14.40. Multiple class dropper. Course placed. Win chance for sure.

At debut, 11th of 14 at Ellerslie on December 12 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Miss Madridista with 52kg at $15.90. Second-up set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at Taupo on December 30 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Brazen Affair carrying 55kg at $14.20. Good second after leading at last start. Same barrier so will give a sight.

Dual acceptor. At debut, 5th of 10 at Tauherenikau on December 11 over 1000m, 4 len behind Cosentino carrying 52kg at $10.90. Second-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 13 at Arawa Park on December 28 over 1215m, 1.2 len behind Colonel Warden carrying 55kg at $11.10. Good improvement last start. Poor draw again. Also in R3. Chance regardless.

Dual acceptor. At debut, 4th of 11 at Matamata on December 20 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Tardelli with 53kg at $22.20. Wide draw. Trialling super in all three runs prior. Serious contender.

Cody Cole trained three-year-old filly lining up for debut. Twice trialled for a win and a fourth. First look left-handed but well drawn. Chance here.

Three-year-old filly (Tarzino - Readyor) on debut. Four times trialled for a good win and a second. Dam has left four winning foals with Mutual Respect (5 wins) the most prolific. Ace barrier.

First starter by I Am Invincible out of Elate. Runner-up in a trial at Tauranga over 950m January 16. Barrier an advantage. Not out of this.

Three-year-old filly (Too Darn Hot - Nina's Ballerina) on debut. Twice trialled for a third and a fourth. Well enough drawn so check the tote.