Races ORX Te Rapa - NZ

Recent form sound. At the latest run won by 1.5 len at Ruakaka August 2 over 2100m on a rain affected track defeating Delorean with 57kg at $6. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 23 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Penurious with 55.5kg at $13.90. Each way chance again.

Most recently from last on the turn 5th of 9 at Taupo on August 17 over 1800m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Te Atatu Dream with 56.5kg at $14.40. The run before that 6th of 12 at Arawa Park on July 19 over 2200m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Opera Belle with 55.5kg at $10.30. In the right race this time and is among the chances.

Recent form sound. At the latest run won by a neck at this track August 9 over 2100m in heavy going defeating Playinasandpit carrying 55.5kg at $3.90. The run before that 4th of 14 at Te Aroha on July 27 over 2200m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Zolzaya carrying 56.5kg at $4.10. Fitter and can measure up again.

At the latest run 8th of 12 at Arawa Park on August 13 over 2200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Kenny with 67kg at $5.70. The run before that 6th of 11 at Te Aroha on July 27 over 2200m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Thebudgiesmugla carrying 59.5kg at $4.60. In a suitable race and looks sure to feature.

At the latest run won by 2.25 len at Te Aroha July 27 over 3100m on a heavy track defeating Fierce Flight carrying 69kg at $5. The start before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 12 at Arawa Park on July 19 over 2200m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Opera Belle with 58kg at $5.10. Better placed over the jumps, but he is fit.

Form hard to fault. Last start favourite; won by a head at Arawa Park August 13 over 2200m on a heavy track defeating Timba with 67kg at $2.90. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at Te Aroha on July 27 over 2200m, in the wet; 1.75 len behind Zolzaya with 57.5kg at $7.40. Backs up quickly and is expected to run well again.

Last start 6th of 13 at this track on August 9 over 2100m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Because with 54kg at $20.20. Before that 2nd of 11 at Te Aroha on July 27 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 1.5 len behind Thebudgiesmugla with 56.5kg at $11.20. Terrific chance to return to form.

At the latest run ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Ruakaka on August 2 over 2100m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Double Take with 58kg at $12. The start before that 5th of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on June 10 over 2000m, in the wet; 17 len behind Keen On Bubbles with 57.5kg at $5.10. One of the top 4 hopes.

At the latest run ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Arawa Park on August 13 over 1950m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Overrated with 57kg at $10. Before that 6th of 11 at Ruakaka on August 2 over 2100m, slow going 3.5 len behind Double Take with 58.5kg at $14.60. Looking to others in this tougher contest..

Last start scored a big 4 len win at Hawera August 10 over 2100m in the wet defeating Takes Time carrying 56.5kg at $6.90. The start before that second last of 9 at Waverley on July 25 over 2200m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Stella Success with 55.5kg at $6.30. Has upside and is a top 4 prospect in this line-up.

At the latest run sat on the pace before fading 9th of 14 at this track on July 26 over 2200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Diamond Jak carrying 52kg at $84.50. The start before that 3rd of 11 at this track on July 5 over 2400m, in the wet; 6 len behind Quick Fire with 54kg at $18.80. Include in all combinations.

At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 11 at Te Aroha on July 27 over 2200m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Thebudgiesmugla with 55.5kg at $11. Before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 10 at Tauranga on July 6 over 2100m, in the wet; 0.8 len behind In A Pickle carrying 54.5kg at $6.60. Is hard to catch some times.

Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start scored a big 4.5 len win at Arawa Park July 19 over 2200m in heavy going defeating Roc Up Ralph with 52kg at $26. The run before that did the work up front then tired 5th of 10 at Tauranga on July 6 over 2100m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind In A Pickle with 54kg at $17.70. Back in form but prefer others.

At the latest run won by 1.75 len at Te Aroha July 27 over 2200m in the wet defeating Uhtred carrying 56.5kg at $9.50. Before that 5th of 13 at Ruakaka on July 12 over 1600m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Ascension with 56.5kg at $54.80. Broke maiden status last start, and this is tougher.

Most recently 11th of 14 at Otaki on July 26 over 2100m, in the wet; 18 len behind King Khan carrying 56.5kg at $48. The race before that 8th of 12 at Arawa Park on July 19 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Opera Belle carrying 56.5kg at $19.40. Nicely placed and can bounce back.

At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 13 at this track on August 9 over 2100m, on rain affected going; neck behind Baxter carrying 55.5kg at $6.60. The start before that got back early 7th of 11 at this track on July 26 over 1600m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Rio Grande carrying 55.5kg at $5.40. Still a maiden, but can stll win this.

At the latest run 6th of 10 at Arawa Park on August 13 over 1950m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Overrated with 54kg at $16. The start before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 11 at Te Aroha on July 27 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Thebudgiesmugla carrying 52.5kg at $12.90. Is not the worst in an even field at big odds.

At the latest run 6th of 13 at this track on August 9 over 2100m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Baxter with 58.5kg at $44.40. The run before that 9th of 14 at Te Aroha on July 27 over 2200m, on a wet track; 12 len behind Zolzaya with 58.5kg at $25.60.

Dual acceptor. Last start sat on the pace before fading 9th of 11 at Arawa Park on August 13 over 1950m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind St Vincent carrying 50kg at $17.70. The run before that raced on the pace before fading 7th of 11 at Ruakaka on August 2 over 2100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Double Take with 54kg at $40.10. Hard to make a case.