Races ORX Te Rapa - NZ

Most recently 2nd of 9 at this track on August 9 over 1200m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Jethro Tull with 60kg at $20. Before that failed to make an impression; 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. Sure to go very well.

Comes off a 31 day let-up. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 23 over 1300m, 11 len behind Cheap Sav with 60kg at $3.40. Before that 4th of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 10 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Vittorio Veneto with 55kg at $12. Top 4 claims on his best form.

Third-up today. Resuming favourite; won by 5 len at Arawa Park July 2 over 1230m in heavy going defeating Litteral carrying 58.5kg at $11.10. Second run from a spell sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at Arawa Park on July 19 over 1400m, in the wet; 0.5 len behind Ocean Road carrying 59kg at $2.60. Racing well. Winning chance.

Form hard to fault. Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at this track on August 9 over 1200m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Jethro Tull with 57.5kg at $3.30. The run before that 2nd of 9 at Otaki on July 26 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Tolstoy carrying 57kg at $2.40. Sure to run his usual honest race.

Returns from a 49-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 8 at this track on July 5 over 1400m, in the wet; 22 len behind Malborough Bay with 53.5kg at $21.50. The race before that 7th of 11 at this track on May 31 over 1200m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Cleat carrying 56.5kg at $23.10. Prepared to overlook.

Second-up. First-up after six months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Ruakaka on August 2 over 1300m, slow going nose behind Arabella carrying 57kg at $7.10. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Ellerslie on November 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Texas Hold 'Em carrying 58.5kg at $6. Worth some thought again.

Racing first-up today. Not seen since he finished last of 9 at Ellerslie 3yo SWP March 8 over 1500m, soft track; 11 len behind Tardelli carrying 57kg at $12.40. On debut third of 12 at Pukekohe November 7 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Osteria carrying 57.5kg at $14.60. Has claims from a wide gate if presented on song.

Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation winning won by 1.5 len Pukekohe April 23 over 1400m in the wet defeating Lady Solitaire with 58.5kg at $1.70. On debut fourth of 10 at Pukekohe March 14 over 1200m, soft track; 4 len behind Overstate with 58.5kg at $9.10. Open to improvement and expected to feature.

Second-up. First-up after eight months 7th of 9 at this track on August 9 over 1200m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Jethro Tull carrying 55kg at $14.30. Previously second-up 12th of 14 at Arawa Park on May 11 2024 over 1215m, slow going 6 len behind Swindle carrying 59.5kg at $17. No easier this time and looks tested again.

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation fifth of 17 at Ellerslie June 7 over 1600m, soft track; 5 len behind El Arish carrying 57.5kg at $25.30. When resuming last campaign fifth of 12 at Tauranga March 15 over 1600m, soft track; 3.5 len behind New Recruit with 56kg at $15.80. Will take great benefit from this outing.

Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at Wanganui June 14 over 1340m, in the wet; 9 len behind Ma Te Wa carrying 55kg at $4.80. At her first start won by 1.75 len Hawera May 18 over 1200m on heavy track defeating Good Craic with 55.5kg at $5. This is an ideal race to kick off. Include in all combinations.

Resumes. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at Matamata March 1 over 2000m, 14 len behind Livid Sky carrying 57kg at $10.40. First up last campaign seventh of 12 at Pukekohe November 7 over 1200m, 8 len behind Osteria carrying 55.5kg at $13.90. Expecting a strong run fresh, despite a wide gate.

Last start didn't finish the race at this track July 26 over 1400m. The run before that ran last in a small field at Tauranga on June 21 over 1200m, on a wet track; 13 len behind Honey Badger with 52kg at $15.10. Has ability and can return to form.

Mare back from a spell of five-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign by nose Pukekohe March 14 over 1200m slow track defeating Kind Of Blue with 57.5kg at $5.90. Previously first up; third of 7 at Taupo February 26 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Mille Grazie with 54kg at $9. Expecting a positive return.

Dual acceptor. First-up. Finished off last preparation 11th of 14 at Pukekohe February 23 over 1500m, 8 len behind Lord Of The Sea carrying 55.5kg at $21.40. Previously first up; fourth in a small field at Matamata September 13 over 1050m, soft track; 5 len behind Mafia Mamma with 52.5kg at $5.20. Might be better off following this outing.