Races ORX Te Rapa - NZ

Resuming after a 12 weeks break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 11 at Pukekohe June 25 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind White Mask carrying 53.5kg at $1.80. On debut second in a small field at Tauranga March 30 over 1600m, a nose behind San Marco with 58kg at $5.10. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign.

Comes off a 50 day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track on July 26 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Rio Grande carrying 54.5kg at $5.30. Before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Arawa Park on July 19 over 1560m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Pure Gold carrying 54.5kg at $3.30. Certainly worth another chance.

At debut, raced on the pace when 3rd of 10 at Ruakaka on September 3 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Is That All with 54kg at $11.80. Solid top-three chance.

Second-up. First-up after seven months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Hawera on August 23 over 1400m, in the wet; 14 len behind Ready Response with 56.5kg at $4.60. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Te Aroha Mdn-Sw on February 12 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Just Call Me Jonny with 58kg at $32.30. Strips fitter this time and is a genuine hope.

Most recently did the work up front then tired 5th of 12 at this track on August 23 over 1600m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Don's Legacy carrying 57.5kg at $13.60. The start before that 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. Looks tested on latest effort.

Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 12 at this track on August 23 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 0.9 len behind Don's Legacy carrying 56.5kg at $4.50. The race before that 2nd of 14 at Te Aroha on July 27 over 1400m, in the wet; 1.75 len behind Scarlet Temple with 56.5kg at $2.50. Doesn't need to improve a great deal to take this out.

Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 11 at Taupo on August 17 over 1000m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Carsolio with 56.5kg at $45.70. Second run from a spell 4th of 10 at Ruakaka on September 3 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Daring Dame with 53.5kg at $9.40. Won't be far away with a repeat of that latest performance.

Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Ruakaka on September 3 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Blusweyhooves with 57.5kg at $41.40. The race before that second last of 13 at Ruakaka on August 16 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 14 len behind Miss Seth with 56.5kg at $70.20. Rates poorly so happy to avoid.

Third-up today. Comes off a 50 day let-up. Resuming 8th of 14 at Tauranga on June 21 over 1200m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Accentuate with 56.5kg at $8.70. Second run from a spell 7th of 9 at this track on July 26 over 1200m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Mr Marigold carrying 56.5kg at $10.20. Others appeal more.

Jumped at big odds at debut, got back early 7th of 11 at Taupo on August 17 over 1000m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Carsolio with 54kg at $30. Won't find this any easier so he looks safely held.