Races ORX Te Rapa - NZ

Resuming came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 10 at Otaki on November 3 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Lemaitre carrying 58.5kg at $6.80. Second-up 2nd in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on December 31 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Stockpin with 58.5kg at $1.90. Good runs in both his starts this time in. Win chance here for sure.

At the latest run 10th of 12 at Ellerslie on January 1 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Chateau Vallee carrying 57kg at $11. Before that 2nd of 11 at Tauranga on December 13 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Astoria Brooke carrying 58.5kg at $11.70. Good runs at first two starts and not too bad last time. Easier here. Include.

At the latest run 2nd of 13 at Matamata on December 20 over 1400m, neck behind Cognoscenti with 58.5kg at $31.50. The race before that didn't finish the race at Te Aroha November 12 over 1400m. Just beaten last start. Carpark barrier. Cannot be omitted.

First-up after seven months 8th of 13 at Matamata on December 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Cognoscenti with 57.5kg at $44. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Taupo on February 14 over 1200m, 6 len behind Energize with 56.5kg at $40.20. Improver on fresh up run. Had trialled well twice prior. One for overs.

First-up 8th of 11 at Matamata on December 20 over 1200m, 6 len behind Tardelli carrying 58.5kg at $27.90. Second-up eased back early on 7th of 10 at Tauranga on January 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Noble Boy with 58.5kg at $17.30. Gradual improver this time in for a new yard. Well drawn again. Not the worst.

At debut, 6th of 9 at Te Aroha on November 27 over 1000m, 6 len behind Swerve with 53kg at $23.40. Last start 5th of 13 at Matamata on December 20 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Cognoscenti carrying 58.5kg at $45.70. Much better at last start. A place or the first four is possible.

First start ran last of 14 at Tauranga on July 7 over 1400m, in the wet; 20 len behind She'll Be Right with 58.5kg at $31. Returned from break ran last of 10 at Te Aroha on December 8 over 1600m, slow going 12 len behind Jungleland carrying 58.5kg at $32. Better drawn but has shown nothing so far. Looking elsewhere.

Most recently 7th of 11 at Arawa Park on December 28 over 1560m, 12 len behind Crown Princess with 58.5kg at $31.50. Before that 9th of 12 at Pukekohe on November 7 over 1600m, 7 len behind Market Square with 58.5kg at $27.50. Wide draw. Poor in all starts so far.

Dual acceptor. Raced two times to date. At debut, 3rd of 12 at Ruakaka on December 18 over 1400m, long-neck behind Soberana with 57.5kg at $18.40. Last start 10th of 14 at Te Aroha on January 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Balsan carrying 55kg at $9.80. Draws out again but represents a major threat.

Dual acceptor. At debut, 8th of 14 at Matamata on December 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Ever Charm carrying 57kg at $16.90. Not too bad at first start. Also in R6. Wide draw. Will be at overs.

Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Arawa Park on December 28 over 1400m, 2 len behind Summerston with 57.5kg at $5.70. The race before that faded in the straight 6th of 10 at Ellerslie on November 30 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Fun Never Sets with 56.5kg at $21.10. Has not gone a bad race this time in for a new stable. Eachway no matter the footing.

At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Tauranga on January 2 over 1600m, slow going 2.5 len behind Top Shelf with 55.5kg at $14.90. The run before that settled back and ran on when 9th of 12 at Ellerslie on December 12 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Chateau Vallee carrying 57.5kg at $23.90. Will need further improvement to trouble these.

First-up after eight months 4th of 13 at Matamata on December 20 over 1400m, 2 len behind Cognoscenti carrying 56.5kg at $23.90. Previously second-up 8th of 14 at Matamata on April 19 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Chante Moi carrying 57kg at $24.40. Good run fresh up for a new stable. Wide gate is an issue.

First-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Te Aroha on December 8 over 1400m, slow going 1.0 len behind Coincidental with 56.5kg at $30.60. Second-up 6th of 11 at Arawa Park on December 28 over 1560m, 11 len behind Crown Princess carrying 55.5kg at $8.10. Ran well fresh up. Distant at last start. Drawn out.

First-up after eight months got back early 8th of 10 at Tauranga on January 2 over 1600m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Top Shelf carrying 55.5kg at $47.40. Previously second-up 7th of 14 at Tauranga on October 18 2023 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Anna Tait carrying 57.5kg at $37.90. Poor fresh up. Drawn wide here. Not liked.

Dual acceptor. Three-year-old filly making debut by War Decree out of Blue Valley. Unplaced in all of her trials. Also in R6. Drawn out here.

Finished off last campaign 12th of 14 at Te Aroha October 30 over 2200m, in the wet; 15 len behind Time Traveller with 58.5kg at $67.70. First up last campaign ninth of 11 at Matamata Mdn-Sw April 26 over 1400m, on heavy track; 15 len behind Ferino carrying 57.5kg at $70. Poor so far. Rank outsider here.

Dual acceptor. Last start 2nd of 10 at Tauranga on January 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Noble Boy carrying 57kg at $3.10. The start before that 6th of 13 at Ellerslie on December 12 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Willydoit with 57.5kg at $10.60. Has run well enough in all of his starts. Wide gate here. Also in R6. Second ballot. Cannot be omitted.

Dual acceptor. Going well. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 11 at Ruakaka on December 18 over 1600m, neck behind Eye Candy carrying 57.5kg at $2.90. The race before that 3rd of 13 at Te Aroha on November 27 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Reggae Queen carrying 57.5kg at $15.50. Winning chance.

Last start 9th of 12 at Ellerslie on January 1 over 1500m, 4 len behind Chateau Vallee carrying 53kg at $28.30. The start before that 2nd of 13 at Ruakaka on December 18 over 1400m, long-neck behind Berenhard carrying 58.5kg at $20.20. Going better than it reads this time in. Ace gate.

At debut, 4th of 11 at Arawa Park on November 19 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Crackercol carrying 57kg at $7.10. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Te Aroha on December 8 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Usain carrying 57kg at $5. Good runs in both of his starts so far. Chance if he got a run.

Dual acceptor. Last start 11th of 14 at Te Aroha on January 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 18 len behind Balsan carrying 57kg at $29.80. The start before that 7th of 13 at Matamata on December 20 over 1400m, 5 len behind Cognoscenti with 57kg at $33.80. Poor mostly. Drawn wide. Also in R6. Sixth ballot here.