Races ORX Te Rapa - NZ

Form hard to fault. Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 8 at Arawa Park on July 19 over 1400m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Moelle carrying 57.5kg at $2.60. The run before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Arawa Park on July 2 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 1.0 len behind Mitonic carrying 57.5kg at $9.70. Capable of giving a great sight.

Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at Tauranga Mdn-Sw February 7 over 2100m, 6 len behind Grey Area with 58kg at $5.10. On debut sixth of 14 at this track September 27 over 1400m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Midnight Edition carrying 56.5kg at $20.80. Expected to feature.

Racing well recently. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at this track on July 26 over 1600m, in the wet; long-neck behind Rio Grande with 57.5kg at $9.30. Before that 2nd of 7 at Tauranga on July 6 over 1400m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Sally with 57.5kg at $8.70. Expected to go well again.

Third-up today. First-up ran last of 12 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 18 over 1300m, 22 len behind Cheap Sav carrying 54.5kg at $137.60. Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on July 26 over 1600m, on rain affected going; nose behind Rio Grande with 58.5kg at $69.50. Worth including.

Second-up. First-up after five months 2nd of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 8 over 1550m, 4.5 len behind Mister Meaner with 58.5kg at $11.80. Previously second-up from last on the turn 8th of 11 at Pukekohe on February 23 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Deadly Desire with 57.5kg at $59.80. Solid prospects and a good alley doesn’t hurt.

At the latest run 7th of 13 at this track on August 9 over 2100m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Baxter carrying 58.5kg at $11.30. The run before that 3rd of 11 at this track on July 26 over 1600m, on rain affected going; neck behind Rio Grande carrying 57.5kg at $18.40. Worth considering for all multiples.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign sixth of 12 at Tauranga Mdn-Sw February 7 over 2100m, 4 len behind Grey Area with 58kg at $34.40. On debut sixth of 9 at Te Aroha December 8 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Usain carrying 57kg at $20.90. Expecting a bright return.

Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 10 at Te Aroha on June 22 over 1400m, on a wet track; 1.3 len behind Pixie with 54.5kg at $6.50. Second-up 2nd of 14 at Te Aroha on July 27 over 1400m, on a wet track; 1.75 len behind Scarlet Temple with 56.5kg at $2.50. Cherry-ripe and will be hard to hold out.

Raced twice to date. At debut, 7th of 9 at Arawa Park on July 2 over 1230m, in the wet; 8 len behind Pollyisacracker carrying 53.5kg at $11.40. Last start 5th of 9 at Hawera on August 10 over 1400m, in the wet; 10 len behind Humza Bey with 56.5kg at $12.80. Open to plenty of improvement and might surprise.

Second-up. First-up after 10 months got back early 6th of 9 at Arawa Park on August 13 over 1400m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Life Of Riley with 56.5kg at $26.40. Previously second-up second last of 12 at New Plymouth Raceway on October 25 over 1600m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Privy Garden carrying 56.5kg at $30.40. Ran on late fresh up, and will benefit from a 4 kg claim here.

Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 8 over 1550m, 12 len behind Mister Meaner carrying 54.5kg at $136. Previously second-up second last of 14 at this track on January 31 over 1600m, slow going 16 len behind Peerless with 55kg at $107.30. Impossible to make a case.

Second-up. First-up after a year 7th of 11 at this track on August 9 over 1300m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Rocking carrying 56.5kg at $60.50. Previously second-up second last of 15 at this track on August 24 over 1600m, on heavy track; 15 len behind Kawhia with 54.5kg at $43.30. Not among the main chances.