Races ORM Te Rapa - NZ

Recent form sound. Comes here off a 47-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 8 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw on June 23 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Matron Samsing with 59.5kg at $2.90. The race before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 13 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on May 27 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Itwasonlyakiss carrying 59.5kg at $2.70. Hard to beat in this even field.

Second run back. First-up after seven months 4th of 13 at Avondale on July 16 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Interlaken carrying 58.5kg at $4.90. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Tauranga on January 2 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Oceana Dream with 57.5kg at $6.40. Will come on from that run and is sure to measure up.

Four-year-old gelding (Too Darn Hot - Prosecco). He has three recent trials prior to his debut today. Won his most recent trial at Avondale over 1000m on July 22. Expected to be in the finish.

Last start 6th of 9 at this track on July 26 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Mr Marigold with 55.5kg at $55.90. The race before that 8th of 10 at Te Aroha on June 22 over 1400m, on a wet track; 14 len behind Pixie with 54.5kg at $26.80. Hard to entertain on that form.

Third race start today. At very big odds at debut, 5th of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 10 over 1300m, 4 len behind Shamel Express carrying 54.5kg at $110.30. Last start 6th of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 30 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Deep Water Bay carrying 58.5kg at $27.30. Strong winning hope.

At the latest run faded in the straight 5th of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 23 over 1300m, 2 len behind Oban carrying 55kg at $13.60. The run before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 10 over 1300m, 1.3 len behind The Exponent carrying 53kg at $11.40. Drawn well close to the inside so worth including.

Recent form sound. Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Arawa Park on July 19 over 1215m, on rain affected going; nose behind Jelly Roll carrying 55.5kg at $2.10. Before that came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Arawa Park on July 2 over 1230m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Sweetazme with 56.5kg at $1.70. Sure to be about the money again.

Was well-supported at debut, sat on the pace when 2nd of 7 at Te Aroha on July 27 over 1150m, in the wet; 1.3 len behind Zenith carrying 55.5kg at $3.20. Worth consideration.

Second-up. First start ran last of 11 at Pukekohe on March 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Sista Sugar with 55.5kg at $10.90. Returned from break 2nd of 7 at Avondale on July 16 over 1200m, on heavy track; nose behind Miss Understood carrying 54.5kg at $7.20. Should run well again and is definitely in the mix.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 15 at this track August 24 over 1600m, in the wet; 15 len behind Kawhia with 54.5kg at $43.30. When resuming last campaign tenth of 12 at Ruakaka August 3 2024 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Johnny Rondo with 56.5kg at $11.90. Prepared to watch.

Four-year-old mare (Snitzel - Midnight Revels) will no doubt benefit from the three trials leading in today's debut. Was second in a 1000m trial on June 24 at Avondale. Tough assignment.

First starter by Grunt out of Shock Shock. Has a total of four trials prior to her debut today. Tough assignment.

At debut, 5th of 13 at Avondale on July 16 over 1200m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Interlaken with 53kg at $9.90. Has upside and may pay to follow up.