Races ORX Te Rapa - NZ

Second run back. First-up after six months got back early 13th of 18 at Ellerslie on September 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Mizella with 58kg at $45.10. Previously second-up 4th of 13 at Rosehill Bm88 on September 28 over 1900m, slow going 2 len behind Firestorm with 57kg at $15. Can do much better this time with the run under his belt.

Form hard to fault. Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 10 at this track on August 23 over 2100m, on heavy track; nose behind Drop Of Something carrying 54kg at $4.10. The race before that 4th of 13 at this track on August 9 over 2100m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Because carrying 58.5kg at $4.20. Making headway. Tough to beat.

Most recently second last of 9 at Ellerslie on September 6 over 2200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Bosch carrying 52kg at $11.80. The start before that 7th of 10 at this track on August 23 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Drop Of Something carrying 54kg at $23.80. Wait until he finds some form.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on September 13 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Steal My Thunder with 55.5kg at $5.80. Before that 2nd of 13 at this track on August 9 over 2100m, in the wet; nose behind Because carrying 57.5kg at $4.10. Great chance to figure in the top 4.

Most recently got back early 6th of 8 at Ruakaka on September 3 over 2100m, slow going 7 len behind Dancin In The Dark with 56kg at $11.20. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at this track August 9 over 2100m in the wet defeating Tisse with 55kg at $18.60. Will not find this easy. Won't find this any easier.

Last start ran last of 12 at this track on September 14 over 2200m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Notabadspillane carrying 54kg at $18.50. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 6 len at Wanganui August 30 over 2040m in heavy going defeating Our Lady Brooke with 55.5kg at $5.50. Looks tested again.

Racing well recently. At the latest run favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track September 14 over 2200m in the wet defeating Step In Time carrying 54.5kg at $4.10. The start before that 3rd of 13 at this track on August 9 over 2100m, in the wet; 2 len behind Because with 54kg at $4.80. One of the main contenders.

Second run back. First-up after four months second last of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 29 over 1550m, 3.5 len behind Emmy Dazzler with 57.5kg at $13.50. Previously second-up won by 0.9 len at Tauranga Rating 65 November 2 over 2100m on a rain affected track defeating Si Exquis with 56kg at $10.30. Is a second up winner in the past but looks tested again.

Last start 11th of 13 at Ellerslie on September 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Elysian Fields carrying 57kg at $16.70. The race before that came from midfield and won by a nose at Ellerslie September 6 over 1600m in soft going defeating Suavetta carrying 60kg at $20.80. Big chance on his best form.

Racing well recently. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start won by 1.3 len at Cambridge Synthetic August 29 over 2000m defeating San Simeon carrying 59kg at $3.90. The run before that won by 1.5 len at Cambridge Synthetic August 20 over 2000m defeating Hot Line Bling carrying 57.5kg at $3.20. Going well and is among the better hopes.

Form hard to fault. Most recently made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on September 13 over 1600m, in the wet; 1.4 len behind Steal My Thunder carrying 54kg at $5.70. Before that won by 1.3 len at New Plymouth Raceway August 16 over 1800m in the wet defeating Crafty Colin with 56kg at $3.80. Rock-hard fit after four runs back from a spell and can take this out.

Last start faded in the straight 5th of 12 at this track on September 14 over 2200m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Notabadspillane carrying 55.5kg at $5.60. The race before that won by 4.5 len at Te Aroha August 31 over 2200m in heavy going defeating In A Pickle with 68.5kg at $5.50. Better than the last run and worth another chance.

Racing well recently. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 14 at New Plymouth Raceway on September 13 over 3210m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Yolo carrying 54.5kg at $4.80. Before that favourite; scored a big 3.5 len win at Woodville September 7 over 3000m on a heavy track defeating Carmenere with 67.5kg at $4.20. Going well. Expect he will be prominent.

At the latest run 7th of 12 at this track on September 14 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Notabadspillane carrying 55.5kg at $15.70. The race before that 5th of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 29 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Boxmoss carrying 57.5kg at $8.90. Tested again.

At the latest run 9th of 12 at this track on September 14 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Notabadspillane with 54kg at $11.20. The race before that won by a long-neck at Taupo August 17 over 1800m on a heavy track defeating Call A Friend with 56.5kg at $2.80. Has some rough top 4 claims.

Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on September 14 over 2200m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Notabadspillane with 51kg at $48.80. The run before that 7th of 11 at Arawa Park on August 13 over 1950m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind St Vincent carrying 57kg at $8.50. Will need further improvement to trouble these.