Races ORX Te Rapa - NZ

Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start won by a head at Cambridge Synthetic August 29 over 1300m defeating Distinguished with 58.5kg at $11.10. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 30 over 970m, 6 len behind Shavasana carrying 58.5kg at $3.30. Won't be far away.

Most recently second last of 13 at Ellerslie on September 6 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Have A Crack with 57.5kg at $32.40. The run before that eased back early on 5th of 8 at Ruakaka on August 16 over 1100m, in the wet; 5 len behind Cleat with 54kg at $18.50. Well held last time and others rate better.

Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 12 at this track on September 14 over 1400m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Kaimai Queen with 55kg at $2.10. The run before that favourite; won by 4.5 len at Te Aroha August 31 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Miss Understood with 57kg at $6.50. Sure to go close.

Gelding back from a spell of five-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 15 at Ellerslie in the G3 Trelawney Std April 19 over 2100m, soft track; 7 len behind Kiwi Skyhawk with 57kg at $53.40. Previously first up; fourth of 9 at Ellerslie April 5 over 1600m, soft track; a neck behind Buster Shaw carrying 58kg at $7.60. Top 4 claims fresh up.

Most recently rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 9 at this track on September 14 over 1500m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Sadhbh carrying 58.5kg at $9.80. The race before that faded in the straight 5th of 12 at this track on August 23 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Don's Legacy carrying 57.5kg at $13.60. Has rough claims from the pole position.

Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign ran last of 7 at this track 3yo Hcp on December 14 over 1200m, 24 len behind Damask Rose carrying 53kg at $45.20. First up last campaign ran last of 7 at Arawa Park on July 25 2024 over 1230m, in the wet; 16 len behind Social Climber with 54kg at $19.50. Doubt he will trouble these.

Third-up today. First-up won by 2.5 len at Cambridge Synthetic August 20 over 1300m defeating Distinguished carrying 54.5kg at $4.50. Second-up 3rd of 13 at Ellerslie on September 6 over 1200m, slow going 1.3 len behind Have A Crack carrying 54.5kg at $4.80. One of the main each-way players.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up won by a nose at Avondale July 16 over 1200m in the wet defeating Rocking with 56.5kg at $1.90. Second run from a spell came from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Te Aroha on August 31 over 1400m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Rocking carrying 57kg at $2.50. Racing well. Key chance expected to feature.

Resumes from a spell after only one run when raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at this track on May 24 over 1100m, slow going 5 len behind Geneva carrying 57kg at $5.60. Expecting a effective return.

Colt by Satono Aladdin making his first appearance. Won an Arawa Park trial over 1000m on September 16. Don't rule him out.

At the latest run raced on the pace before fading ran last of 12 at Te Aroha on August 31 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 24 len behind Zeffert carrying 56kg at $16.80. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Arawa Park on August 13 over 1230m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Churmatt with 57.5kg at $15.90. Win doesn’t look likely.

Third race start. Promising on debut 2nd of 7 at Trentham on May 10 over 1200m, on rain affected going; long-neck behind Country Salon carrying 54kg at $4.40. Returned from break favourite; won by 0.8 len at Ruakaka September 3 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Unrestrained carrying 55.5kg at $2.60. Still has scope for improvement and is one of the leading chances.