Races ORX Te Rapa - NZ

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign by 1.5 len Ellerslie June 7 over 1100m slow track defeating Chateau Vallee with 59kg at $4. First up last campaign third of 7 at Waverley April 10 over 1200m, on heavy track; 0.6 len behind King Of Hearts carrying 59kg at $3.30. Everything points to a effective return.

Is first-up after a break of ten months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign tenth of 13 at Trentham December 7 over 1200m, 6 len behind Platinum Attack with 60.5kg at $5.20. Previously first up; second of 10 at Arawa Park May 11 2024 over 1215m, soft track; a head behind Joshua Brown carrying 57.5kg at $4.40. Looks all set for a bright return.

Racing well recently. Returns from a 42-day let-up. Most recently raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at Ruakaka on August 16 over 1100m, in the wet; head behind Cleat with 54.5kg at $4.60. The race before that won by 1.3 len at Ruakaka July 12 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Judicial carrying 52.5kg at $6.70. Going well enough to give this a shake.

Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by a head at Te Aroha August 31 over 1150m in the wet defeating Kaimai Queen with 56kg at $4.60. Before that won by 2.5 len at this track August 9 over 1200m in the wet defeating Digger carrying 58.5kg at $3.40. Going well and is among the better hopes.

Is first-up after a break of ten months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation when last of 11 at this track December 14 over 1200m, 10 len behind Sweynesday with 58kg at $7.80. First up last campaign second last of 7 at Tauranga November 16 over 1200m, in the wet; 7 len behind Twain with 57kg at $6.20. Everything points to a positive return.

Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation winning by 0.8 len Wanganui April 5 over 1350m slow track defeating Wingman carrying 57kg at $5.10. On debut fifth of 9 at Taupo December 30 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Brazen Affair with 57kg at $5.10. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Tauranga June 21 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Cleat with 56kg at $6.40. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len Te Aroha F&M Mdn-Sw January 4 over 1100m slow track defeating Miss Fladgate with 54.5kg at $12.70. Will take great benefit from this run.

Second-up. First-up after six months came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Ellerslie September 6 over 1100m on a soft track defeating Bad Education with 58kg at $6.80. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Cambridge Synthetic on October 3 over 1300m, head behind Puzzle Master with 55.5kg at $7.50. Leading contender.

Second run back. First-up after five months 5th of 10 at Te Aroha on August 31 over 1150m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Jethro Tull carrying 55kg at $9.90. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Ellerslie on October 26 over 1200m, neck behind Mafia Mamma carrying 59kg at $6. Tipping she will need to do more than that today to be competitive.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at this track May 3 over 1400m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Lovaci with 55.5kg at $10.40. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Cambridge Synthetic October 3 over 1300m defeating No Agenda Nigel carrying 58kg at $2.50. Has claims if presented on song.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign eighth of 14 at Ellerslie May 17 over 1200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Old Bill Bone carrying 55.5kg at $14.80. Previously first up; sixth of 10 at Pukekohe March 21 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Chante Moi carrying 55.5kg at $9.40. Will take great benefit from this outing.

Resumes after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation third of 10 at this track May 24 over 1400m, soft track; 1.2 len behind Acapelago with 56kg at $3.70. Previously first up; second of 14 at Matamata April 17 over 1400m, soft track; 4 len behind La Mezquita carrying 57.5kg at $2.90. Anticipate a bold showing.

Last start 4th of 10 at Te Aroha on August 31 over 1150m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Jethro Tull with 54.5kg at $8. The run before that 5th of 11 at this track on August 9 over 1400m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Malborough Bay with 54.5kg at $4.40. Not far away last start. In the mix.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign 11th of 14 at this track in the G3 Cmbrdg Brdrs April 26 over 1200m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Ardalio carrying 55kg at $49. At her first start won by 0.5 len New Plymouth Raceway November 22 over 1200m slow track defeating Last Souvenir carrying 55kg at $3.20. Expecting a strong run fresh.

First-up. Finished off last preparation 12th of 16 at this track June 14 over 1400m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Joshua Brown carrying 55.5kg at $26.50. Previously first up; second last of 12 at Ellerslie April 5 over 1300m, soft track; 8 len behind Sacred Satono carrying 52.5kg at $36.50. Looking elsewhere.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at Ellerslie June 7 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Moxie with 56kg at $6.20. First up last campaign fourth of 10 at Ellerslie 3yo SWP May 17 over 1100m, soft track; 1.2 len behind Celestial Wonder with 56kg at $8. Expecting a strong run fresh.