Races ORX Te Rapa - NZ

Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last campaign second of 8 at this track in the G2 Ellis Fill Clss February 8 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Leica Lucy with 56.5kg at $12. On debut fourth of 12 at Ellerslie F&M Mdn-Sw December 12 over 1400m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Chateau Vallee with 56kg at $11. Everything points to a positive return.

Most recently 10th of 12 at this track on August 23 over 1500m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Tenfoot Tall with 57kg at $6.50. The run before that 3rd of 14 at this track on August 9 over 1600m, on heavy track; 2.75 len behind Graces Gift carrying 58kg at $12.50. Has a decent gate, and can atone.

Second run back. First-up after three months eased back early on 4th in a small field at Cambridge Synthetic on August 20 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Colonel Warden with 56kg at $9. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 4 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Above The Clouds carrying 58kg at $15. Looking elsewhere for the winner.

Last start 11th of 14 at Te Aroha on August 31 over 1400m, on heavy track; 20 len behind Rocking carrying 57kg at $22.10. The start before that 5th of 7 at Arawa Park on July 19 over 1400m, on a wet track; 1.5 len behind Girls Light Up carrying 55.5kg at $8.70. Expect he will be thereabouts.

Form hard to fault. Most recently favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Cambridge Synthetic August 29 over 1550m defeating Rocky Marciano carrying 58.5kg at $1.90. The start before that 3rd of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 8 over 1300m, 2 len behind Have A Crack carrying 58.5kg at $2.80. Sure to go close.

Racing well recently. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track August 23 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating Sonoran with 57.5kg at $7.40. The run before that 2nd of 8 at Arawa Park on July 19 over 1400m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Moelle carrying 57.5kg at $2.60. Looks suitably placed here and expected to be in the finish again.

At the latest run 12th of 15 at Ellerslie on September 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Texas with 58kg at $9.10. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 11 at Arawa Park on August 13 over 1400m, on rain affected going; head behind Big Wave carrying 57kg at $7. One of the chances.

Returns from a 32-day let-up. Most recently led to the turn then faded 5th of 11 at Arawa Park on August 13 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Big Wave with 55kg at $26.20. The start before that 9th of 11 at Ruakaka on August 2 over 2100m, on a slow track; 17 len behind Double Take carrying 55kg at $21.80. Needs to improve on last couple to feature in the finish.

Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 10 at Arawa Park on July 19 over 1400m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Ocean Road with 56kg at $4.90. Last start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on August 23 over 1500m, in the wet; 0.5 len behind Tenfoot Tall with 57.5kg at $7.50. Racing well. Sure to be thereabouts third up from a spell.

Resumes after a break of five-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at Ellerslie April 5 over 2200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Gillian carrying 58kg at $2.70. When resuming last campaign ran last of 12 at Matamata Maat October 2 over 1300m, 7 len behind To Catch A Thief with 55kg at $51.10. Can go on with the job this prep.

Last start 5th of 12 at this track on August 23 over 1500m, in the wet; 0.9 len behind Tenfoot Tall carrying 57kg at $6.80. The race before that 4th of 10 at Ruakaka on August 2 over 1300m, slow going 3 len behind Arabella with 57kg at $4.40. Is not out of this at value.

Second-up. First-up after three months 4th of 11 at Ruakaka on September 3 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Dancing Dream carrying 56kg at $31.40. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Pukekohe on April 23 over 1400m, in the wet; 5 len behind Listening carrying 56.5kg at $7.20. Looks a fair way off peak form so others are preferred.

At the latest run 5th of 15 at Ellerslie on September 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Texas carrying 58kg at $21.70. The race before that 12th of 14 at Te Aroha on August 31 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 22 len behind Rocking with 59kg at $19.90. Leading each way prospect.

First-up. Finished off last preparation ninth of 15 at this track Rating 65 October 28 over 2400m, 5 len behind Embezzler carrying 58kg at $9.90. Previously first up; ran last of 7 at Tauranga 3yo SWP June 22 2024 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Did The Trick with 53kg at $11.70. Will take great benefit from this outing.

Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 9 at this track on August 9 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Jethro Tull carrying 52.5kg at $21.70. Last start ran last of 15 at Ellerslie on September 6 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Texas carrying 52.5kg at $13.80. Prefer others.

At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track on August 23 over 1500m, on a wet track; 1.4 len behind Tenfoot Tall carrying 56kg at $14.70. Before that 6th of 12 at Arawa Park on July 2 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Girls Light Up carrying 52.5kg at $25.60. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. Should now be ready to show some form.

Is first-up after a break of 11 months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fifth of 13 at Moe Bm58 September 30 over 2075m, soft track; 5 len behind In Your Hands carrying 59kg at $3.30. Previously first up; seventh of 14 at Seymour Bm58 June 16 2024 over 1600m, soft track; 6 len behind Makalu carrying 59.5kg at $26. Expected to run well fresh up.

At the latest run ran last of 12 at this track on August 23 over 1200m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Mo Charaid with 56.5kg at $16.30. The run before that didn't finish the race at this track July 26 over 1400m. Needs to do a lot more.