Races ORX Te Rapa - NZ

Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 13 at Ellerslie in the LR Colin Meads Trophy on September 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Affirmative Action carrying 57kg at $6.10. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Trentham on October 27 over 900m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Too Sweet with 57kg at $2.40. Terrific chance to return to form.

Having third race start. At debut, eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Taupo on August 17 over 1100m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind To Bravery Born carrying 56kg at $6.30. Second-up won by a neck at Ellerslie LR Colin Meads Trophy September 6 over 1200m on a soft track defeating He Who Dares with 57kg at $69.90. In form and expected to measure up again.

Second run back. First-up after six months 2nd of 13 at Ellerslie in the LR Colin Meads Trophy on September 6 over 1200m, slow going neck behind Affirmative Action with 57kg at $5.30. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Matamata in the G3 Matamata Slppr on February 15 over 1200m, long-neck behind Return To Conquer carrying 57kg at $6.90. Key chance capable of going on with it.

Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd of 13 at Ellerslie on September 6 over 1200m, slow going 0.5 len behind Have A Crack with 54.5kg at $18. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Ellerslie on April 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Wyndstorm with 57kg at $24. Big run fresh up, go again

Second-up. First-up after two months 5th of 10 at Wanganui in the LR Wanganui Guineas on August 30 over 1200m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Platinum Diamond carrying 57kg at $9. Previously second-up won by a long-neck at Trentham May 10 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Transcend carrying 54kg at $11.20. Hard to fault if anywhere near right.

Second-up. First-up after seven months 4th of 10 at Wanganui in the LR Wanganui Guineas on August 30 over 1200m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Platinum Diamond carrying 57kg at $23.60. Previously second-up won by 1.5 len at New Plymouth Raceway December 27 over 1100m defeating Pink Gin carrying 56.5kg at $1.80. Must respect at odds.

Last start 3rd of 8 at Ellerslie on September 20 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind Churmatt carrying 57kg at $6.10. The run before that 8th of 13 at Ellerslie in the LR Colin Meads Trophy on September 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Affirmative Action with 57kg at $8.30. Looks a strong top-three prospect.

Third race start. Won on debut won by a nose at this track April 13 over 1100m on a soft track defeating Do You Just with 57.5kg at $11. Returned from break 6th of 13 at Ellerslie in the LR Colin Meads Trophy on September 6 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Affirmative Action carrying 57kg at $16.50. Better than that and worth following up.

Third-up today. First-up set the pace for much of the race 2nd in a small field at Taupo on August 17 over 1100m, in the wet; nose behind To Bravery Born carrying 54.5kg at $8.50. Last start raced on the pace before fading 11th of 15 at Ellerslie on September 6 over 1600m, slow going 2.25 len behind Texas carrying 57kg at $8.70. One of the top 4 contenders.

Getting off the mark on debut; favourite; won by 4 len at Matamata September 12 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Wave Ruler with 57.5kg at $1.60. Won easily on debut, and can repeat.

Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 11 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on August 23 over 1200m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Quantum Legend carrying 57.5kg at $86.70. Second run from a spell came from midfield and won by 3.5 len at Matamata September 12 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Maria Martina with 56kg at $6.20. This will be tougher but there is improvement in store.

Raced twice to date. At debut, 3rd of 11 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on August 23 over 1200m, on a wet track; 1.5 len behind Quantum Legend carrying 57.5kg at $19.80. Last start rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 9 at Taupo on September 17 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Oratia Beauty carrying 57.5kg at $7.80. Looks tested against this line-up.

Resumes from a spell after only one run when 2nd of 11 at Ruakaka 2yo SWP on July 12 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 1.5 len behind Yokozuna carrying 57kg at $2.70. Is another hope in a strong field.

Second-up. First-up after five months 9th of 13 at Ellerslie in the LR Colin Meads Trophy on September 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Affirmative Action with 55kg at $15.80. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at Ellerslie on January 12 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind To Bravery Born carrying 55kg at $1.90. Would have to improve.