Races ORX Te Rapa - NZ

Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after nine months ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 15 at this track on June 14 over 1300m, on heavy track; 0.5 len behind Lotus carrying 55kg at $28.40. Previously second-up from last on the turn 4th of 7 at Hastings on July 6 2024 over 1200m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Peppery carrying 58kg at $4.20. Rates highly and expected to run well again.

Racing well recently. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on July 19 over 1600m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Zanzibar carrying 58kg at $5.80. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Tauranga on July 6 over 1600m, in the wet; neck behind Rosetown Princess carrying 56kg at $5. Worth following.

Most recently eased back early on 4th of 7 at Arawa Park on July 19 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 0.5 len behind Girls Light Up with 55.5kg at $7. The race before that 6th of 14 at Tauranga on June 21 over 1400m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Kai Moana carrying 59kg at $7.40. Each way chance.

Resumes. Finished off last campaign second of 12 at this track February 8 over 2100m, 1.5 len behind Aftermath with 55kg at $8.90. Previously first up; tenth of 12 at this track Rating 65 September 27 over 1600m, soft track; 5 len behind Savacat carrying 59kg at $9.90. Capable of a bold return.

Third-up today. Resuming made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Tauranga on June 21 over 1400m, on a wet track; 1.1 len behind Kai Moana carrying 58kg at $17. Second run from a spell 5th of 10 at Ruakaka on July 12 over 1600m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Nancy She Wrote with 54kg at $9.90. Definite winning chance. Certainly worth another chance.

Second run back. First-up after nine months 10th of 12 at Arawa Park on July 2 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 18 len behind Girls Light Up carrying 55.5kg at $38.20. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Matamata May 8 2024 over 1600m in soft going defeating Incredible with 54.5kg at $14.50. Can't tip off that run.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming got back early 7th of 14 at Tauranga on June 21 over 1400m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Kai Moana with 54.5kg at $22.30. Second run from a spell 4th of 12 at Arawa Park on July 2 over 1400m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Girls Light Up with 58kg at $6.60. Shapes as a top-three chance.

Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Last start 8th of 17 at Ellerslie on June 7 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind El Arish carrying 54.5kg at $8.30. Before that ran on from midfield; 4th of 14 at this track on May 31 over 1600m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Monday Melody with 57.5kg at $22. Looks well-placed to return to form.

Lining up for just third start. At debut, won by 1.0 len at Matamata June 15 over 1200m in the wet defeating Litteral carrying 56.5kg at $10.90. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at this track on July 5 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Family Folks carrying 57kg at $7.90. Has ability and is worth another chance.

Raced two times to date. At debut, 5th of 12 at Matamata on June 15 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Empressive with 55.5kg at $6.30. Last start ran on from midfield and won by a head at Tauranga July 6 over 1400m in the wet defeating Gracetheace with 56.5kg at $4.60. Can go on with it.

Most recently 6th of 14 at Ruakaka on June 28 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Part Time Lover carrying 56kg at $7.20. The race before that won by 0.8 len at Ellerslie June 7 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Mr Marigold with 56.5kg at $12.50. Sure to be thereabouts.

Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 12 at Avondale on July 16 over 1600m, on a wet track; 17 len behind White Mask carrying 56.5kg at $13.70. Before that won by 0.8 len at Arawa Park July 2 over 1560m on a heavy track defeating Roc Up Ralph with 57kg at $5. Will need to do a bit more.

Last start settled back and ran on when 8th of 11 at this track on July 5 over 1400m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Family Folks with 53.5kg at $5.50. The race before that 5th of 11 at Matamata on June 15 over 1600m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Because carrying 52.5kg at $3. Has rough place claims.

At the latest run ran last of 11 at this track on July 5 over 1400m, on a wet track; 24 len behind Family Folks carrying 55kg at $9.70. The run before that 11th of 14 at Tauranga on June 21 over 1400m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Kai Moana carrying 55kg at $6.50. Expecting a form reversal.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 14 at Ruakaka on June 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Part Time Lover with 55.5kg at $56. Second-up second last of 10 at Ruakaka on July 12 over 1600m, in the wet; 15 len behind Nancy She Wrote carrying 54kg at $49.30. Out of her depth.

Second run back. First-up after three months eased back early on 5th of 7 at Arawa Park on July 2 over 1560m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Takeachance with 56kg at $18.10. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Tauranga on March 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Hadid with 56.5kg at $26.40. Prefer in something easier.

Most recently 6th of 12 at Arawa Park on July 2 over 1400m, in the wet; 7 len behind Girls Light Up carrying 52.5kg at $25.60. The race before that second last of 14 at Tauranga on June 21 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 18 len behind Kai Moana with 56.5kg at $20.60. In the mix.

Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Arawa Park on July 2 over 1560m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Jack In The Box carrying 55.5kg at $6.30. The run before that 12th of 15 at this track on June 14 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Lotus with 58kg at $24. Looks tested in this line-up.

Dual acceptor. Last start 2nd of 8 at Arawa Park on July 2 over 1560m, in the wet; 0.8 len behind Jack In The Box with 53kg at $3.90. The run before that raced on the pace before fading 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. Strong run latest and among the chances again.