Races ORX Te Rapa - NZ

Form hard to fault. Last start won by a long-neck at this track July 5 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating Joshua Brown with 54.5kg at $9.60. The race before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on June 14 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 0.7 len behind Soldier Boy with 51kg at $16.20. Strong chance despite going up 5.5kg from last start.

Second run back. First-up after two months got back early 3rd in a small field at Arawa Park on July 19 over 1560m, in the wet; 6 len behind Diomedes carrying 58kg at $3.10. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Ruakaka on September 7 over 1600m, 1.4 len behind First Five carrying 56kg at $8.80. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat.

Most recently 3rd of 9 at this track on July 5 over 1600m, in the wet; 1.75 len behind Drop Of Something with 55.5kg at $20.40. The start before that got back early 8th of 10 at Ellerslie on June 7 over 2100m, slow going 9 len behind Major Major carrying 54kg at $20.50. Not far away last time. One of the better chances.

Form hard to fault. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at this track July 5 over 2400m in the wet defeating Arjay's Flight carrying 54.5kg at $3.80. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Tauranga on June 21 over 2100m, in the wet; 7 len behind What A Charma carrying 58kg at $2.10. Boasts a 100% record at this track so she can continue the winning form.

Last start ran on from midfield and scored a big 6 len win at Arawa Park July 19 over 1950m in heavy going defeating So Call Me with 53.5kg at $4.70. The start before that 5th of 11 at this track on July 5 over 2400m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Quick Fire carrying 54kg at $7.30. Sure to be in the finish.

Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Otaki on July 8 over 2200m, on a wet track; 1.75 len behind Pride Of Aspen carrying 57.5kg at $2.60. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Otaki on June 20 over 2100m, on rain affected going; nose behind Piper's Son with 55.5kg at $2.70. Progressing well. Worth plenty of thought.

Returns from a 49-day let-up. Last start 5th of 10 at Ellerslie on June 7 over 2100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Major Major carrying 54kg at $11.90. The race before that 4th of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on May 24 over 2000m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Privy Garden carrying 57.5kg at $17.60. Wait until he finds some form.

At the latest run 4th of 9 at Ruakaka on July 12 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Bosch carrying 54kg at $6.40. The run before that 6th of 12 at Ruakaka on June 28 over 2100m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Pacifico with 53kg at $13.40. Not keen on her chances.

At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at Arawa Park on July 19 over 1950m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind What A Charma with 53kg at $3. The start before that 8th of 11 at this track on July 5 over 2400m, on rain affected going; 16 len behind Quick Fire carrying 54.5kg at $8.10. Sure to measure up.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming won by 0.5 len at Matamata June 15 over 1600m in the wet defeating Eloise with 56kg at $23.20. Second run from a spell second last of 7 at Arawa Park on July 19 over 1950m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind What A Charma with 56kg at $5.50. Needs to find a few lengths to threaten these.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up got back early 9th of 12 at Matamata on June 15 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Tregor carrying 56kg at $27.20. Second run from a spell was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.8 len at Tauranga July 6 over 2100m in heavy going defeating Middle Khan with 57kg at $13. Among the chances.

Last start second last of 11 at this track on July 5 over 2400m, on rain affected going; 30 len behind Quick Fire with 53.5kg at $7.40. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at this track on June 14 over 2400m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Procella with 55.5kg at $4.80. In the mix.

Most recently rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 11 at this track on July 5 over 2400m, on rain affected going; nose behind Quick Fire with 53.5kg at $7.80. The race before that 6th of 14 at Pukekohe on June 25 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Bassoroc with 55.5kg at $7.40. Expect he will be prominent.

Most recently 3rd of 11 at this track on July 5 over 2400m, in the wet; 6 len behind Quick Fire carrying 54kg at $18.80. The race before that came from midfield; 4th of 13 at Pukekohe on June 25 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Muscovado with 57.5kg at $21.40. Looking to others in this race.