Races ORM Te Rapa - NZ

Last start 2nd of 10 at Matamata on March 12 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Inside Out with 58.5kg at $4.40. Before that 5th of 11 at Te Aroha on February 12 over 1150m, 2.5 len behind Jade Dragon with 58.5kg at $2.50. Has run well in three of four starts this time in so far. He can handle dry and wet ground. Wide gate. Top tier must.

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Gelding by Ardrossan making his first race start. Has had two trials for two wins. Dam has left two winning foals with Red Hot Chillypins (2 wins) the most prolific. Ace gate so is a threat.

First starter by Ribchester out of Cape Tycoon. Has a total of two trials prior to his debut today for one fourth. Dam has left four winning foals with Mr Vista (8 wins) the most prolific. Several here look better.

At the latest run 2nd of 10 at Matamata on April 17 over 1200m, slow going head behind Afterglo with 57kg at $3.90. Before that 5th of 8 at Pukekohe on March 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Lady Grey carrying 57kg at $2.20. Has run well in all of her runs this time in. Drawn wide here but can still win this.

Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Te Aroha on March 29 over 1150m, 4.5 len behind Mallister carrying 56.5kg at $5.10. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Pukekohe on March 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Lady Grey with 57.5kg at $4.40. Six times placed. One of those came here. She can handle dry or wet ground. Include everywhere.

Resuming 2nd of 8 at Matamata on March 12 over 1050m, slow going 0.8 len behind Miriam with 55.5kg at $1.60. Last start 6th of 8 at Pukekohe on April 2 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Lady Georgiana with 57kg at $1.30. Has run second in first three starts and one of them came here. Wide gate. Trifecta and first four must.

At the latest run 5th of 10 at Matamata on April 17 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Afterglo carrying 57kg at $3.70. The start before that 3rd of 10 at Ellerslie on April 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Lotus carrying 55.5kg at $6.10. Has been twice placed in her four starts. Drawn out here. Impossible to omit.

Only had one start last campaign 9th of 12 at this track on July 27 over 1200m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Lux Libertas with 56.5kg at $9.80. First up last campaign 2nd of 9 at Hawera on April 21 2024 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Tiny Diamond carrying 55kg at $11.40. New stable now. Wide gate. Will be at overs.

Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Tauranga February 7 over 1200m, 10 len behind High Elation with 55.5kg at $6.20. Previously first up; third of 10 at Tauranga January 27 over 1200m, soft track; 1.3 len behind Warden with 55.5kg at $17.90. Fresh up. Both of her placings have come in this state. Cannot be ignored.

First-up 4th of 8 at Te Aroha on March 29 over 1150m, 2.5 len behind Mallister carrying 54kg at $26.50. Second run from a spell 6th of 10 at Ellerslie on April 9 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Lotus carrying 53.5kg at $33.60. She has been not too bad this time in. Wide draw again. Not totally out of this.

Cody Cole trained four-year-old mare lining up for first race start. Has had four trials for two wins and two placings. Dams has left two winning foals with Usain Bowler (5 wins) the most prolific. Stable in form. Chance here.

Three-year-old filly (Telperion - Saffron Hill) on debut. Has had three trials for a win and two placings. Dam has left Dreamstone (4 wins). Awkward draw. Cannot be omitted.

Two-year-old filly making debut by Ace High out of Hot Pursuit. Unplaced in both of her trials. Dam has left four winning foals with Half Lamma Rainbow (3 wins) the most prolific. Many here are more preferred.

Finished off last preparation second last of 14 at this track January 16 over 2100m, 8 len behind Blackwaterfoot with 57kg at $38.10. On debut third of 12 at Te Aroha November 12 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Checkmate with 57kg at $22.80. Was a distant third on debut. Wide gate. Not liked.

Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at Pukekohe February 23 over 1400m, 10 len behind Zormella with 57.5kg at $62.60. On debut sixth of 12 at Te Aroha January 4 over 1100m, soft track; 6 len behind Finest Hour carrying 57.5kg at $51.40. Poor so far. Almost all of these are more preferred.

Finished off last preparation tenth of 14 at Hawera Mdn-Sw December 24 2022 over 1600m, soft track; 10 len behind Silver King with 56.5kg at $71.90. When resuming last campaign ran last of 11 at Wanganui November 26 2022 over 1200m, soft track; 11 len behind Prioress with 54kg at $73.40. New stable fresh up. Not liked one iota.

Dual acceptor. Only one run when couldn't go on with it; 7th of 10 at Te Aroha on November 12 over 1150m, slow going 7 len behind Celestial Wonder with 55.5kg at $17.50. Led up on debut and stopped. Twice trialled for a win and a second so ready to resume. Chance at overs.