Races ORX Te Rapa - NZ

Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 15 at Riccarton Park April 12 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Jaffa carrying 58.5kg at $7.10. Previous preparation first-up won by neck Ashburton November 3 over 1400m defeating Spot On Time with 51kg at $14.30. Each way claims fresh up.

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 15 at Ellerslie in the G3 Trelawney Std April 19 over 2100m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Kiwi Skyhawk with 57kg at $5.90. First up last campaign fourth of 14 at Ellerslie October 19 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind First Dance carrying 56kg at $3. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Expected to feature.

Racing well recently. At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on September 14 over 1400m, on a wet track; 2.75 len behind Kaimai Queen with 56kg at $8.90. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at this track on August 23 over 1500m, on a wet track; 2 len behind Elle Sourit carrying 55kg at $8.30. Worth following up.

At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Te Aroha Hcp on August 31 over 1600m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Son Of Sun with 54kg at $15.90. The run before that 4th of 8 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 20 over 1550m, 5 len behind Agera with 52kg at $25.10. Looks tested on latest effort.

At the latest run 2nd of 12 at this track on September 14 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Kaimai Queen carrying 55.5kg at $25.30. The race before that didn't do much in the run home; 6th of 8 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 20 over 1550m, 7 len behind Agera with 54kg at $5.50. No easier here and looking to others.

Resuming after a spell of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation won by 0.8 len Hawera May 18 over 1600m on heavy track defeating Mckhan with 54.5kg at $2.50. Previously first up; ran last of 12 at Pukekohe March 21 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Erin Go Bragh carrying 56.5kg at $3.80. Has claims if presented on song.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 months. Finished off last preparation by 1.0 len this track November 9 over 2200m defeating Up The Anti with 58kg at $4.10. When resuming last campaign eighth of 11 at Hawera October 5 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Belles Beau with 54kg at $14.90. Capable of a bold return.

Second run back. First-up after five months 6th of 16 at Ellerslie on September 6 over 1300m, slow going 3 len behind Arabian Songbird with 55.5kg at $6.90. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Matamata on February 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Moschino carrying 56kg at $7.70. Fitter and looks set to improve sharply.

Second-up. First-up after six months 9th of 16 at Ellerslie on September 6 over 1300m, slow going 4 len behind Arabian Songbird carrying 50.5kg at $36.10. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Tauherenikau in the LR Wairarapa Thoroughbred Breeder's Stakes on February 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Reputation carrying 57kg at $28.50. Hard to have in this tough line-up.