Races ORM Te Rapa - NZ

Dual acceptor. At the latest run struggled in the run home; ran last of 10 at this track on July 26 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Force Of Nature with 54kg at $13.90. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Arawa Park on July 19 over 1400m, on heavy track; head behind Girls Light Up with 52kg at $8.80. Has ability and is a definite top-three hope.

Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Otaki on July 26 over 1200m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Tolstoy carrying 57kg at $2.40. The start before that scored a big 6 len win at Hawera July 15 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Classy Brahma carrying 56.5kg at $2.30. Racing well and looks a key chance.

Raced two times to date. At debut, made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Te Aroha on June 22 over 1150m, on rain affected going; 0.8 len behind Bernie's Ego carrying 56.5kg at $7.10. Second-up favourite; won by 2 len at Tauranga July 6 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Heavy Is The Crown carrying 58.5kg at $1.90. Impressive of late. Sure to go close.

Gelding back from a spell of eight months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation ninth of 13 at this track December 21 over 1200m, soft track; 12 len behind Egyptian Queen carrying 57.5kg at $19. First up last campaign seventh of 12 at Arawa Park April 17 2024 over 1230m, soft track; 6 len behind Opaea Joe carrying 60kg at $12.90. Expecting a strong run fresh.

Recent form sound. Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at this track on July 5 over 1400m, on a wet track; 1.75 len behind Family Folks with 57.5kg at $4.40. The run before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 15 at this track on June 14 over 1300m, in the wet; 0.8 len behind Lotus with 56kg at $8.80. Can improve again. Has ability and should run well.

Third-up today. First-up ran last in a small field at this track on July 5 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Ribkraka with 55kg at $7.20. Second run from a spell 2nd of 12 at this track on July 26 over 1200m, on heavy track; neck behind Moneypenny with 57kg at $11.90. Looms as a genuine threat.

Second run back. First-up after seven months favourite; scored a big 6 len win at Waverley July 25 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Marge carrying 55.5kg at $1.40. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Ellerslie on December 26 over 1100m, slow going 3 len behind Remala carrying 56kg at $5.40. No reason he cannot keep the ball rolling.

Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Ellerslie April 5 over 2200m, soft track; 8 len behind Gillian carrying 57kg at $18.20. Previously first up; fourth of 8 at this track November 9 over 1400m, 2 len behind Force Of Nature with 58kg at $8. Will need this run.

At the latest run 6th of 10 at Arawa Park on July 19 over 1400m, in the wet; 5 len behind Ocean Road with 56.5kg at $9.20. The run before that 6th of 11 at this track on July 5 over 1400m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Family Folks with 57kg at $16. Others rate better.

Returns from a 52-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 12 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 18 over 1550m, 4.5 len behind Hot Line Bling with 58kg at $8.50. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Awapuni Synthetic on June 8 over 1400m, 5 len behind Colonel Warden carrying 58kg at $5.70. Nicely placed and is worth including.