Races ORX Te Rapa - NZ

Form hard to fault. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Avondale on July 16 over 1600m, on heavy track; 1.3 len behind Gina Rosa carrying 57.5kg at $2.10. The race before that 3rd of 12 at Arawa Park on July 2 over 1400m, on a wet track; 1.3 len behind Mitonic carrying 56.5kg at $9.50. Can break through now.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Arawa Park on July 19 over 1560m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Pure Gold with 54.5kg at $3.30. The start before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 9 at Tauranga on June 21 over 1600m, on heavy track; 2.25 len behind The Trendsetter carrying 54.5kg at $7.50. Rates highly. Going well enough to take this out.

Third-up today. Resuming got back early 11th of 15 at Ellerslie on May 7 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Hero Of War carrying 57.5kg at $43.40. Second run from a spell 2nd of 7 at Tauranga on July 6 over 1400m, on a wet track; 2.25 len behind Sally with 57.5kg at $8.70. Rates highly. Leading hope this time.

Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign seventh of 14 at Waverley Mdn-Sw July 28 over 2200m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Ziggy Khan with 57.5kg at $11.90. On debut third of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway June 6 2024 over 1600m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Sandy Lane with 57.5kg at $9.30. Looks all set for a bright return.

Most recently 5th of 11 at Avondale on July 16 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind King William with 58.5kg at $5.10. The race before that 3rd of 11 at Pukekohe on June 25 over 1500m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Marriage Vows with 58.5kg at $17.40. Worth following up.

Last start 5th of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 10 over 1550m, 3.5 len behind Delz Abeel with 58.5kg at $34.50. Before that got back early 7th of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 18 over 1300m, 13 len behind Hakushu carrying 54kg at $17.80. Needs to step up.

Last start 8th of 10 at Tauranga on July 6 over 2100m, in the wet; 37 len behind Slick Chick with 58kg at $8.70. The start before that 4th of 9 at Tauranga on June 21 over 1600m, in the wet; 5 len behind The Trendsetter with 58.5kg at $85.90. Better than recent form suggests and he can improve sharply.

Four-year-old gelding (Mongolian Khan - Polynesia) will no doubt benefit from the four trials prior to his debut today. Fifth over 850m in a Te Awamutu trial on May 27. Did not show a great deal at the trials and prefer to see in a race before backing.

Resuming after a spell of eight months. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at Arawa Park December 4 over 1950m, 6 len behind Santa Catalina carrying 57.5kg at $29. When resuming last campaign fifth of 11 at this track July 27 over 1400m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Sterling Express carrying 56kg at $40.10. Capable of a bold return.

Second-up. Comes off a 38-day let-up. First-up after three months ran last of 12 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 18 over 1300m, 22 len behind Cheap Sav with 54.5kg at $137.60. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Tauranga on March 30 over 1400m, 9 len behind Larius Lacus with 58.5kg at $66.70. Expect he'll find this too tough.

Lining up for just third start. At debut, 7th of 10 at Pukekohe on June 25 over 1200m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Moneypenny with 58.5kg at $11.10. Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 8 at Tauranga on July 6 over 1400m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Vickezzlastcall carrying 58.5kg at $20.30. Will need to improve sharply.

Last start 3rd of 9 at Avondale on July 16 over 1400m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Chasing Warrior carrying 55.5kg at $17.10. Before that 9th of 12 at Arawa Park on July 2 over 1400m, in the wet; 11 len behind Mitonic carrying 56.5kg at $15.30. Worth including on latest run.

At debut, came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at Tauranga on July 6 over 1400m, in the wet; 0.5 len behind Vickezzlastcall carrying 55.5kg at $7.50. Winning prospects.

Jumped at long odds at debut, got back early 8th of 12 at Arawa Park on July 2 over 1400m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Mitonic with 55.5kg at $30.90. Requires significant improvement.