Races ORX Te Rapa - NZ

Recent form sound. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 14 at Tauranga on June 21 over 1200m, on a wet track; 1.5 len behind Accentuate with 58.5kg at $1.90. The race before that 2nd of 14 at Ellerslie on June 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Vieni Su carrying 58.5kg at $7.70. Can easily finish right over the top of these.

Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Last start 8th of 10 at Te Aroha on June 22 over 1400m, in the wet; 14 len behind Pixie carrying 54.5kg at $26.80. Before that 9th of 12 at Cambridge Synthetic on May 21 over 2000m, 15 len behind Prisca with 51kg at $46.70. Struggling to make an impact lately and others appeal more.

Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 9th of 12 at Matamata on April 19 2024 over 1600m, slow going 10 len behind Lightning Dream with 55.5kg at $15.80. Might be better off following this run.

First starter. Four-year-old entire by Turn Me Loose out of Immigration. At the most recent trial finished sixth on May 27 at Te Awamutu over 850m. Pay to keep an eye on betting moves.

Gelding by Ace High facing the starter for the first time. Trialled on July 8 at Te Awamutu over 850m and finished fifth. Strong chance to break through. Shapes as a leading prospect.

Second run back. First-up after 16 months 6th of 9 at Arawa Park on July 2 over 1230m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Pollyisacracker with 56.5kg at $4.40. Previously second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Hawera on April 21 2024 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Betterbeyou carrying 57kg at $2.20. Can find winning form.

Second-up. First-up after seven months 8th of 14 at Tauranga on June 21 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Accentuate with 56.5kg at $8.70. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on October 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Miss Bo Peep with 54.5kg at $16.70. Rates highly and looks a strong winning hope.

First starter by Preferment out of Out Of This World. Has a total of two trials leading in today's debut. Looks tested in this line-up.

Two-year-old gelding making debut by Churchill out of Zermatt. Won a barrier trial over 850m at Te Awamutu on July 8. Should be primed to run well despite an awkward barrier.

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation ran last of 13 at Matamata on April 17 over 1200m, slow going 66 len behind Varjak with 57.5kg at $95.40. First up last campaign ran last of 8 at Te Aroha on February 12 over 1150m, 21 len behind Lodi Dodi carrying 57.5kg at $46.80. Won trial at Te Awamutu over 850m on July 8. Will take great benefit from this run.

First starter by Anders out of Flattery. Finished second in a trial at Te Awamutu July 8. Worth considering.