Races ORX Te Rapa - NZ

First-up after seven months second last of 14 at Arawa Park in G3 Rotorua Stakes on May 10 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 18 len behind Tomodachi with 57kg at $65.90. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Pukekohe on April 6 on 2024 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Chattahoochee with 57kg at $35.10. Poor fresh up but it was at G3. Multiple class dropper. Dual course winner. Chance at overs.

First-up second last of 8 at Trentham on March 29 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Slipper Island with 58kg at $8.10. Second-up 3rd of 12 at this track on May 3 over 1400m, on heavy track; 0.9 len behind Lovaci carrying 57kg at $7.30. Close third at last start here. Has had three runs here for a win and two placings. Drawn to be a top tier must.

First-up 7th of 13 at this track on April 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Force Of Nature carrying 55kg at $7.80. Second run from a spell raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at this track May 3 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Pukana with 54.5kg at $6.90. In the mix.

First-up after seven months ran last of 12 at this track on April 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Queen Zou carrying 58kg at $64.20. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at this track on April 14 2024 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Sumi carrying 54kg at $18.70. Better than she showed fresh up. Wide draw. She has won on dry and wet ground.

First-up after four months 6th of 12 at this track on May 3 over 1400m, in the wet; 1.75 len behind Lovaci carrying 57kg at $14.70. Previously second-up 5th of 14 at Pukekohe on November 23 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Bourbon Empress with 57kg at $21.90. Close up run fresh up. He has won second up. Twice placed here from three runs. Drawn the ace.

At the latest run 11th of 16 at Ellerslie on April 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Bak Da Angel carrying 57kg at $6.10. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a head at Te Aroha March 29 over 1400m defeating Katashi with 60kg at $3.10. Has won on dry and wet ground. He ran well in both runs prior to last start miss. Wide draw here.

Last run favourite; won by a nose at Woodville April 30 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Sinbin with 53kg at $3. At only start last preparation favourite; came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.8 len at Trentham November 2 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Hey Hey Baby with 57kg at $5.50. Nose winner fresh up. Same grade and up 3.5kg. Can win again.

Finished off last campaign sixth of 11 at Tauranga October 5 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Above The Clouds carrying 57kg at $4.70. First up last campaign fifth of 12 at this track July 6 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Canny Man with 59.5kg at $7.10. Twice trialled and won the latest one so ready to resume. Course proven. Drawn out.

Finished off last preparation eighth of 14 at this track December 14 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Our Absolute carrying 57kg at $20.10. First up last campaign second last of 9 at Tauherenikau November 10 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Idyllic with 55.5kg at $15.60. Resumes and has been twice trialled. Wet tracker. Will be at overs.

First-up after three months 8th of 12 here on April 26 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Queen Zou carrying 57kg at $8.80. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Ellerslie December 26 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Oppenheimer with 60kg at $4.30. Not too bad a run fresh up. Has won and placed when second up. Wide draw.

Most recently failed to make an impression; 11th of 14 at Arawa Park in G3 Rotorua Stakes on May 10 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Tomodachi carrying 57kg at $38.20. The start before that won by 1.0 len at Ellerslie on April 19 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Chante Moi carrying 54kg at $23.90. Wide draw but this is a multiple class drop. She drops 1kg too. Overs chance.

Resuming 8th of 15 at this track on April 13 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind The Prophet carrying 55.5kg at $8.50. Last start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Pukekohe on April 23 over 1600m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Major Major carrying 55.5kg at $5. Improvement at last start. Course winner. He has won third up.

Fresh up was 7th of 10 runners at Wanganui on April 5 over 1350m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Duneagle with 55.5kg at $5.70. Previously second-up won by a nose at New Plymouth Raceway November 6 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Malborough Bay carrying 54kg at $6.50. Improver on fresh up run. Carpark barrier. Has won and placed second up.

At the latest run 8th of 14 at Ellerslie on May 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Old Bill Bone with 55.5kg at $14.80. The race before that 3rd of 12 at this track on April 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; neck behind Queen Zou with 55.5kg at $10.50. Great chance to atone.

Last start 9th of 14 at Arawa Park in G3 Rotorua Stakes on May 10 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Tomodachi carrying 57kg at $34.80. The run before that 4th of 13 at this track on April 13 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Force Of Nature carrying 54.5kg at $8. Can be forgiven last start at G3. She drops 2.5kg here so very well in. Value chance.

Last start raced on the pace when 3rd of 15 at this track on April 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind The Prophet with 54.5kg at $8.20. Before that 6th of 8 at Tauranga on March 15 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind You Say D'orsay with 55kg at $10.10. Placed here at last start. Several here look better.

At latest run got back early 7th of 10 at Doomben in a Bm70 on April 1 over 1600m, slow going 10 len behind Demon Darb carrying 60kg at $21. Before that eased back early on 6th of 12 at Gold Coast in a Bm70 on March 15 over 1700m, slow going 3.5 len behind Tuhinga with 60.5kg at $19. Returns to his original yard. Course proven. Chance at overs no matter footing.

Scratched.

Last start 2nd of 12 at this track on May 3 over 1400m, on a wet track; 0.5 len behind Lovaci carrying 52kg at $23.20. The start before that 7th of 14 at Ellerslie on April 19 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind Rockin Rosie carrying 58kg at $19. Good second here at last start. Wide draw. Will be at overs here.

Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 12 at Arawa Park on May 10 over 1560m, on heavy track; 14 len behind Bozo with 52.5kg at $9.10. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 14 at Pukekohe on April 23 over 1600m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Major Major carrying 56.5kg at $7.10. Poor at last start. Ran well in all three prior runs. Drawn okay again. Fourth ballot. Fourth ballot.

Last start ran last of 13 at Arawa Park on May 10 over 1400m, in the wet; 18 len behind Whiskey N' Rye carrying 60kg at $6.60. Before that faded in the straight 5th of 15 at this track on April 26 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Tycoon Prince carrying 60kg at $18.20. Happy enough to avoid.

At the latest run won by 0.8 len at this track May 3 over 1200m in the wet defeating Butterfield with 59kg at $22.40. The run before that 10th of 12 at this track on April 26 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Queen Zou with 55.5kg at $27. Class riser. Drawn out again. Has was a form reversal winner at last start. Sixth ballot here.