Races ORM Te Rapa - NZ

Racing well recently. Last start 2nd of 12 at Te Aroha on July 27 over 3100m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Roc Up Ralph carrying 68kg at $3.40. The start before that 2nd of 12 at this track on July 5 over 2800m, on a wet track; 2.25 len behind Empire State carrying 68kg at $3.90. Among the leading chances.

Last start 11th of 14 at this track on July 26 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Diamond Jak carrying 55.5kg at $28.30. The race before that 5th of 10 at Ellerslie on June 7 over 2100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Major Major carrying 54kg at $11.90. Making up the numbers.

Racing well recently. At the latest run came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at this track July 26 over 1600m in the wet defeating Rosetown Princess carrying 56kg at $8.60. The run before that 4th of 9 at Arawa Park on July 2 over 1560m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind Sulabella with 56kg at $5.20. No reason he cannot salute again.

Last start 5th of 12 at this track on July 26 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Tregor with 57.5kg at $5. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Hawera on July 15 over 1400m, in the wet; 10 len behind Vibration with 55kg at $5. Can improve again. Certainly worth another chance.

Second-up. First-up after five months failed to make an impression; second last of 12 at this track on July 26 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Tregor carrying 58kg at $22.60. Previously second-up 7th of 15 at Riccarton Park on August 10 over 1400m, in the wet; 5 len behind Victorian Charm with 60.5kg at $6.80. Key runner who should run well.

Most recently 7th of 14 at this track on July 26 over 2200m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Diamond Jak with 53kg at $53. The start before that second last of 7 at Arawa Park on July 19 over 1950m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind What A Charma carrying 56kg at $5.50. Unlikely to feature.

Most recently 9th of 12 at this track on July 26 over 1600m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Tregor with 56.5kg at $11.40. The race before that 4th of 10 at Tauranga on June 21 over 1600m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Pacifico carrying 53.5kg at $22.80. Will be harder to beat this time.

Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 14 at this track on July 26 over 2200m, on a wet track; 1.75 len behind Diamond Jak carrying 53kg at $7.20. Before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 11 at this track on July 5 over 2400m, on heavy track; nose behind Quick Fire carrying 53.5kg at $7.80. Not far away last time. Hard to beat on his best form.

Second-up. First-up after six months 4th of 14 at this track on July 26 over 1600m, on a wet track; 1.4 len behind Elle McFab carrying 59kg at $17.50. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at this track on October 12 over 2200m, slow going 2.25 len behind She's So Reliable carrying 59kg at $16.90. Strips fitter this time and is a genuine hope.

Last start eased back early on 10th of 14 at this track on July 26 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Diamond Jak with 54kg at $66.80. Before that 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. Needs to do more.

Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 11 at Te Aroha on July 27 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 1.5 len behind Thebudgiesmugla carrying 56.5kg at $11.20. The run before that 4th of 12 at Arawa Park on July 19 over 2200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Opera Belle with 56.5kg at $13.50. Not far away last start. One of the chances.

Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 23 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Whosaid with 56.5kg at $6.10. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Cambridge Synthetic July 10 over 2000m defeating Wry Smile carrying 52kg at $13.90. Shapes as one to consider.

At the latest run 5th of 11 at Ruakaka on August 2 over 2100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Double Take with 57kg at $3.70. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Ruakaka on July 12 over 1600m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Nancy She Wrote with 53kg at $14. Has been racing well. Nicely placed and shouldn't be far away.

Last start scored a big 6 len win at Te Aroha July 27 over 3100m on a heavy track defeating Ember Attack carrying 68kg at $2.30. The run before that 2nd of 11 at Woodville on July 13 over 3000m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind The Republican carrying 68kg at $2.60. Back in trip and won't find this as easy.