Races ORX Te Rapa - NZ

At the latest run eased back early on 5th of 8 at Ruakaka on July 12 over 1400m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Reward Smile carrying 55.5kg at $5.50. The start before that 6th of 10 at Ruakaka on June 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Sterling Express carrying 54kg at $5. Can turn things around.

Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Arawa Park on July 19 over 1560m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Diomedes carrying 54kg at $4.10. The race before that 4th of 9 at this track on July 5 over 1600m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Drop Of Something carrying 54kg at $8.80. Has ability and is one of the major players.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Waverley February 28 over 2200m, soft track; 10 len behind Hasstobeperfect with 59kg at $10.80. Previous preparation first-up won by head Riccarton Park Synthetic August 7 over 1600m defeating Sprocket Rocket with 57.5kg at $7.40. Expecting a strong run fresh.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 2nd of 8 at Trentham on June 7 over 1300m, on a wet track; head behind Sotirio with 53.5kg at $4.20. Last start couldn't go on with it; 6th of 8 at Hawera on July 15 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Vibration carrying 55kg at $5. Best form stacks up nicely and deserves another chance.

Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run second last of 10 at Tauranga on June 21 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Pacifico with 56.5kg at $18.80. Before that 10th of 12 at Ellerslie on June 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Midnight Scandal with 51kg at $48.50. Nicely placed this time and is among the chances.

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 10 at Tauranga on June 21 over 1600m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Pacifico with 53.5kg at $22.80. The run before that 8th of 13 at Te Aroha on June 2 over 1600m, in the wet; 7 len behind Pacifico carrying 57kg at $26.40. Racing well and is nicely placed.

Is first-up after a break of a year and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fourth of 11 at this track July 27 over 2200m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Hula Beat with 54kg at $10.70. First up last campaign second of 12 at Arawa Park May 11 2024 over 1560m, soft track; a head behind Casino Princess carrying 55kg at $49.90. Expecting a strong run fresh.

Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 9 at Arawa Park on July 2 over 1560m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Sulabella carrying 56kg at $5.20. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by a head at Matamata June 15 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating Tenfoot Tall with 59kg at $5.90. Worth following up.

Form hard to fault. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at this track on July 5 over 1400m, on heavy track; nose behind Malborough Bay carrying 54kg at $7.60. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track June 14 over 1300m in heavy going defeating Indian Gold carrying 56.5kg at $17.30. Won’t spend a cent in the run from the inside alley. In the mix on best form.

Racing well recently. Comes off a 31 day let-up. Most recently won by 1.5 len at Pukekohe June 25 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating Suavetta carrying 55.5kg at $11. The run before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 18 at Ellerslie on June 7 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Peerless carrying 54.5kg at $36.90. Can go back-to-back.

Third-up today. First-up 6th of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway on May 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Sinbin with 54.5kg at $9.20. Second run from a spell 4th of 7 at Otaki on July 8 over 1200m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Peppery with 54.5kg at $4.80. Great chance to atone.

Form hard to fault. Last start came from midfield and won by a nose at Tauranga July 6 over 1600m in heavy going defeating Ruach with 53.5kg at $5.10. The start before that 3rd of 14 at Pukekohe on June 25 over 1600m, on a wet track; 1.75 len behind Bassoroc with 53kg at $11.50. Should be thereabouts.

Second run back. First-up after six months 4th of 8 at Tauranga on June 21 over 1200m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Cleat with 53.5kg at $15.10. Previously second-up 3rd of 14 at Ellerslie on September 21 over 1600m, slow going 2 len behind Cyber Patch carrying 56.5kg at $15.90. Rates highly and can do much better this time.

Dual acceptor. Most recently 2nd of 8 at Arawa Park on July 2 over 1560m, on heavy track; 0.8 len behind Jack In The Box with 53kg at $3.90. The race before that 10th of 13 at Ellerslie on June 7 over 2100m, on a slow track; 12 len behind War Of Succession carrying 54.5kg at $17.60. Among the top 4 chances.