Races ORP Te Rapa - NZ

Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at Otaki November 28 over 1200m, soft track; 12 len behind Idyllic with 60kg at $13.20. When resuming last campaign third of 11 at Trentham October 27 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Lazio carrying 60kg at $8.40. Twice a winner first up. Trialled okay last month. Chance after a 4kg claim.

First-up after four months second last in a small field at this track on June 14 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Twain with 57.5kg at $15.40. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at this track in the LR Lgcy Ldg Sprint on November 9 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Babylon Berlin carrying 59kg at $11.20. Dual trial winner prior. Course proven. Include everywhere.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at this track Hcp on May 24 over 1100m, slow going 3 len behind Velocious carrying 57kg at $25.20. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track on June 14 over 1200m, on a wet track; 1.75 len behind Twain with 55.5kg at $8.60. Dual winner third up. Triple track winner. Likes wet ground.

At the latest run second last of 12 at Ellerslie on June 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Midnight Scandal with 56.5kg at $7.40. Before that 6th of 8 at this track on May 31 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Whiskey 'N Roses with 57kg at $9.40. Dual course winner. A 3kg claim helps. Not out of this at all.

First-up after six months 3rd of 8 at Wanganui on May 31 over 1200m, on heavy track; 1.3 len behind Ima Brazen One with 55kg at $4.90. Previously second-up won by a head at Trentham October 27 over 1000m in heavy going defeating Bold Belle with 51kg at $2.30. Good fresh up placing. Has won both of his second up starts. Course proven. Trial winner since resumption.

Most recently 5th of 12 at Ellerslie on June 7 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind Midnight Scandal carrying 54.5kg at $9.60. The run before that 5th of 13 at this track on May 3 over 1600m, in the wet; 1.2 len behind Cannon Hill carrying 57.5kg at $4. Triple track winner. Has won on dry and wet. Chance here after a 4kg claim.

At the latest run 4th in a small field at this track on June 14 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Twain carrying 53kg at $19.50. The start before that second last in a small field at Te Aroha on June 2 over 1150m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Twain with 58kg at $16.50. Twice a course winner. Wet tracker. Drawn well.

Chasing a hat-trick. Last start favourite; won by a long-neck at Tauranga June 21 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Baronet with 55kg at $3.40. Before that favourite; won by 1.75 len at this track May 31 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Smokeshow with 53kg at $3.60. Live on a hattrick. Multiple class riser. Well drawn this time.

At the latest run 4th in a small field at Te Aroha on June 2 over 1150m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Twain carrying 57kg at $5.50. The run before that 5th of 8 at this track Hcp on May 24 over 1100m, slow going 3.5 len behind Velocious with 54kg at $16.50. Course winner. Drops 3kg here. He has come right into this after scratchings.