Races ORP Te Rapa - NZ

Last start pulled up at this track on June 14 in an Opn Hdl over 3200m. Start before got back early finished ninth of 13 runners at Ellerslie on June 7 over 2100m, on slow going 11 len behind War Of Succession with 50kg at $138.50. Out of form. Both of his wins have come here.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran last at Arawa Park on May 10 over 1560m, on heavy track; 40 len behind Bozo carrying 56.5kg at $78. Last start finished second of 8 starters at this track on May 24 in an Opn Hdl over 2800m, on slow going 1.75 len behind Taika carrying 66kg at $13.90. Triple track winner. Leader. Will give a good sight.

Resuming finished eighth of 11 starters at Hawera on May 18 over 1600m, on a wet track; 13 len behind Astoria Brooke carrying 58kg at $33. Second run from a spell ran on from midfield; finished eighth of 10 runners at New Plymouth on June 10 over 1800m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Kahma Suitsya carrying 57kg at $22. Has had three Hurdle runs for a win and two placings. Trial third last month over Hurdles.

Last run finished third of 8 starters at Te Aroha on June 22 in an Opn Hdl over 3100m, on heavy track; a long-neck behind Lord Spencer with 65kg at $14.90. Start before finished fourth of 9 starters at Trentham on June 7 in an Opn Hdl over 2500m, on a wet track; 20 len behind Billy Boy carrying 66kg at $32.80. Has run well in two of three starts this time in. Course proven. Trifecta and first four chance.

Last run finished fourth of 8 starters at Te Aroha on June 22 in an Opn Hdl over 3100m, on heavy track; 0.8 len behind Lord Spencer with 65kg at $2.90. Prior posted a big 4 len win Te Aroha on June 2 in a Mdn Hdl over 3100m on heavy track defeating Yolo carrying 67kg at $3.90. Close up last start in an Open Hurdle. Won his Maiden well prior. Top tier chance here.

Last run finished fifth of 8 starters at Te Aroha on June 22 in an Opn Hdl over 3100m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Lord Spencer carrying 66kg at $5.70. Race before finished ninth of 10 runners at Ellerslie on June 7 over 2100m, slow track; 11 len behind Major Major carrying 54kg at $10.50. Ran well enough last start in an Open Hurdle. His record as a Hurdler is good. Include everywhere.

Last run won by 2.25 len Te Aroha on June 22 in a Mdn Hdl over 3100m on heavy track defeating Doctor Iris with 68kg at $2.60 in a jumps. The run before finished second of 10 starters at Trentham on June 7 in a Mdn Hdl over 2500m, on a wet track; 1.75 len behind Yolo with 67kg at $4.70. Good win at last start and looks a competent Hurdler. Class riser here but can cope.

Last outing won by a nose this track on June 14 in a Mdn Hdl over 2800m on heavy going defeating Mr Fahrenheit with 68kg at $8.20. The run before made some head-way from midfield; finished sixth of 9 starters at Te Aroha on June 2 over 2200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Quick Fire carrying 54kg at $39.60. Won his Maiden Hurdle here by a nose last start. Will give another good sight. Harder here but is a young jumper with upside.