Races ORX Te Rapa - NZ

Third-up today. First-up 5th of 8 at this track Hcp on August 9 over 1200m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Midnight Scandal carrying 52kg at $11.40. Last start didn't do much in the run home; 14th of 16 at Ellerslie on September 6 over 1300m, slow going 6 len behind Arabian Songbird with 59kg at $12.10. Capable enough and is worth serious top 4 consideration.

Second run back. First-up after 16 months 7th of 10 at Te Aroha on August 31 over 1150m, on a wet track; 12 len behind Jethro Tull with 58.5kg at $18. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at this track on November 11 2023 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind Sir Sterling with 60kg at $6.20. Prefer to see him back in form.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign won by neck Trentham March 29 over 1600m slow track defeating Lanikai carrying 57.5kg at $2.90. When resuming last campaign tenth of 13 at Tauranga January 10 over 1200m, 4 len behind Tristar with 57.5kg at $5.70. Expected to feature.

Resuming after a break of three months. Finished off last campaign when last of 10 at this track June 14 over 1600m, on heavy track; 17 len behind Soldier Boy with 54kg at $12.70. Previous preparation first-up won by head Taupo February 26 over 1400m defeating Trobriand carrying 54.5kg at $14.70. Not likely to feature at this stage of the prep.

Recent form sound. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at this track on August 23 over 1500m, in the wet; 2 len behind Elle Sourit carrying 55kg at $8.30. Before that eased back early on second last in a small field at Taupo on August 17 over 1400m, in the wet; 7 len behind This Time Girl carrying 56.5kg at $1.80. Working up to a win. Further improvement expected.

Gelding back from a spell of nine weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at Ruakaka July 12 over 1600m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Nancy She Wrote with 55kg at $4.60. Previously first up; sixth of 12 at this track May 3 over 1400m, in the wet; 1.75 len behind Lovaci with 57kg at $14.70. Can figure in the finish.

Form hard to fault. Last start settled towards the rear 2nd of 10 at Te Aroha on August 31 over 1150m, on a wet track; head behind Jethro Tull with 55.5kg at $9.80. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at this track on August 9 over 1400m, in the wet; head behind Malborough Bay carrying 54.5kg at $15.80. Can feature in the finish.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation 13th of 15 at this track April 13 over 1600m, soft track; 12 len behind The Prophet carrying 57kg at $7.60. First up last campaign fourth of 12 at Hastings September 7 2024 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Belles Fate with 57kg at $10.50. Will take great benefit from this run.

Resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation 11th of 15 at Ellerslie in the G2 Avondale Gns February 22 over 2100m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Thedoctoroflove carrying 55kg at $10.30. At her first start won by long-neck Pukekohe November 7 over 1200m defeating We Found Love with 56kg at $10.10. Everything points to a effective return.

Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 14 at New Plymouth Raceway on August 16 over 1600m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Chantilly Lace carrying 54kg at $15.20. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway on July 19 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 15 len behind Shelbyrock'n with 56kg at $8.20. Will need to do a bit more.

Chasing a hat-trick. Last start scored a big 4.5 len win at Te Aroha August 31 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Miss Understood with 57kg at $6.50. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track August 9 over 1300m in the wet defeating Renaissa carrying 56.5kg at $5.70. Nicely placed and expected to go well.

Most recently led to the turn then faded 7th of 9 at this track on August 23 over 1500m, in the wet; 5 len behind Elle Sourit with 54.5kg at $4.40. The race before that won by 0.8 len at this track July 26 over 1600m in heavy going defeating Te Atatu Dream with 57kg at $8.30. Include in all combinations.

Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 10 at Hawera on August 10 over 1600m, in the wet; 17 len behind Wheelitin with 57.5kg at $9.70. Before that second last of 7 at Arawa Park on July 19 over 1400m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Girls Light Up carrying 55kg at $6.40. Can't see him featuring in the finish.

Last start won by a head at Cambridge Synthetic August 29 over 1300m defeating Super Fly with 57.5kg at $8.90. The run before that 8th of 12 at Awapuni Synthetic on August 3 over 1400m, 7 len behind Cosentino with 53kg at $32.90. This is going to test him.

Most recently didn't do much in the run home; 6th of 8 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 20 over 1550m, 7 len behind Agera carrying 54kg at $5.50. The race before that came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Cambridge Synthetic August 8 over 1300m defeating Opaea Joe carrying 59kg at $3.90. Hard to have in this line-up.

Second run back. First-up after 10 months second last in a small field at Ruakaka on August 16 over 1400m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Tuxedo carrying 53kg at $28. Previously second-up 4th of 14 at Ruakaka on June 29 2024 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind I'm Lulu carrying 57kg at $10.10. No easier this time and looks tested again.