Races ORX Te Rapa - NZ

Form hard to fault. Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start 2nd in a small field at Arawa Park on July 19 over 1560m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Diomedes with 54kg at $4.10. The start before that 4th of 9 at this track on July 5 over 1600m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Drop Of Something carrying 54kg at $8.80. Strong top-three hope.

Most recently got back early in a small field at Taupo on August 17 over 1400m, in the wet; 7 len behind This Time Girl with 56.5kg at $1.80. Before that didn't finish the race at this track July 26 over 1400m. Better than the last run suggests and is worth including.

Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 7 at Ruakaka on August 2 over 1600m, slow going 0.5 len behind Levakia carrying 59kg at $4.60. The race before that won by 2.25 len at Ruakaka July 12 over 1600m in the wet defeating Tide And Time with 55kg at $6.10. Capable of taking this out.

Last start 9th of 11 at this track on August 9 over 1400m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Malborough Bay carrying 53kg at $8. The race before that won by 1.75 len at this track July 5 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Jethro Tull with 55.5kg at $11.60. Sure to be thereabouts.

Racing well recently. Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on July 26 over 1600m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Tregor with 55kg at $3.90. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at this track on July 5 over 1400m, in the wet; nose behind Malborough Bay carrying 54kg at $7.60. Well placed and should be in the finish.

Comes off a 31 day let-up. Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 23 over 1550m, 1.75 len behind Spanish Lad with 53kg at $7.60. The race before that ran last of 9 at Arawa Park on July 2 over 1560m, on a wet track; 32 len behind Sulabella with 53kg at $9.70. Must be included.

Recent form sound. Last start won by 0.8 len at this track July 26 over 1600m in the wet defeating Te Atatu Dream with 57kg at $8.30. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at this track on July 5 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Family Folks carrying 57kg at $7.90. Draws a nice barrier and will be very competitive again.

Yet to taste defeat in two starts. Closed last prep won by 3 len at Pukekohe April 23 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Live On Air carrying 58.5kg at $7. Has claims if presented on song.

Most recently 7th of 11 at this track on August 9 over 1400m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Malborough Bay with 53kg at $7.70. The start before that ran on from midfield and scored a big 6 len win at this track July 26 over 1400m in the wet defeating Viva Glam carrying 52kg at $16.90. Is worth including in all combinations.