Races ORX Te Rapa - NZ

Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 14 at Ellerslie on September 6 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind First Dance with 59.5kg at $27.50. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Ruakaka on August 16 over 1400m, in the wet; 10 len behind Elysian Fields with 56kg at $5.30. Not far away last time. Thereabouts last time and rates an each way hope.

Second run back. First-up after nearly two years sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 14 at Ellerslie on September 6 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind First Dance with 59.5kg at $4.50. Previously second-up 11th of 14 at Ellerslie in the LR Krka Mllns 2yo on January 27 2024 over 1200m, 13 len behind Velocious with 57kg at $5.80. Further improvement in store.

Form hard to fault. Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 8 at Ruakaka on August 16 over 1100m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Cleat carrying 55kg at $3.30. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Ruakaka on August 2 over 1300m, slow going nose behind Dancing Dream carrying 59.5kg at $2.70. Definite winning chance. Has ability and can do much better.

Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 12 at this track on August 23 over 1200m, on a wet track; neck behind Mo Charaid carrying 60kg at $6.40. Before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at Arawa Park on July 19 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 0.5 len behind Ocean Road carrying 59kg at $2.60. Expected to be very competitive.

Last start raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at this track on September 14 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Smart Love carrying 55.5kg at $8. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 14 at Te Aroha on August 31 over 1400m, in the wet; 7 len behind Rocking carrying 56kg at $7.90. Looking to others.

Having second run back today. Last outing 3rd of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on September 13 over 990m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Im Bartholomew with 59kg at $12.50. At only start last preparation won by 0.5 len at Tauherenikau March 24 2024 over 1300m in soft going defeating Lemaitre carrying 58.5kg at $3.30. Fitter and is a leading contender.

Resumes after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign third of 14 at this track May 31 over 1300m, on heavy track; 0.9 len behind Charmer with 58.5kg at $5.30. Previously first up; tenth of 14 at Ellerslie April 19 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Rockin Rosie carrying 59kg at $12.10. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign.

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently 9th of 12 at this track on August 23 over 1200m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Mo Charaid with 59.5kg at $29.70. Before that ran last of 8 at this track on July 5 over 1400m, in the wet; 22 len behind Malborough Bay carrying 53.5kg at $21.50. Prepared to risk today.

At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Matamata on September 12 over 1400m, on a wet track; 2.75 len behind Robbie Burns with 57kg at $3.40. The start before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Te Aroha on August 31 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Rocking carrying 56kg at $15.40. Will need some luck, but can figure in the finish at odds.

Second run back. First-up after seven months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 14 at Ellerslie on September 6 over 1100m, slow going 1.75 len behind First Dance carrying 57.5kg at $8.80. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at Te Aroha on November 27 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Reggae Queen with 56.5kg at $4.50. Comes into calculations.

Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at this track 3yo SWP April 13 over 1200m, soft track; 5 len behind Midnight Edition with 53kg at $19. On debut fourth of 10 at Te Aroha November 12 over 1150m, soft track; 6 len behind Celestial Wonder carrying 55.5kg at $9.20. Capable of a bold return.

Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign 13th of 16 at Riccarton Park in the LR Warstep Stakes April 26 over 2000m, in the wet; 18 len behind Loose Sally carrying 56.5kg at $8.90. On debut won by nose Taupo February 26 over 1200m defeating Buccino with 56.5kg at $2.90. Likely improver this prep so don’t underestimate.

Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign third of 13 at Trentham April 12 over 1400m, soft track; 1.2 len behind French Doll carrying 56.5kg at $3.10. On debut fifth of 7 at this track Mdn-Sw January 16 over 1100m, 3 len behind Detain carrying 55.5kg at $4.10. Can go on with the job this prep.

Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 13 at Ellerslie June 7 over 2100m, soft track; 7 len behind War Of Succession with 57.5kg at $13.10. Previously first up; third of 12 at Ellerslie September 21 2024 over 1300m, soft track; 0.5 len behind Overdrawn with 57kg at $20.90. Would prefer over further.

Last start raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on September 13 over 990m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Im Bartholomew with 58kg at $2.20. Before that 6th of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway on July 19 over 1200m, in the wet; 12 len behind Za Spirit with 54kg at $6.20. Should be thereabouts.

Third-up today. First-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Ruakaka on August 2 over 1300m, on a slow track; nose behind Arabella carrying 57kg at $7.10. Second-up 8th of 12 at this track on August 23 over 1200m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Mo Charaid with 58kg at $14.60. Not likely to threaten.

Most recently 10th of 14 at Ellerslie on September 6 over 1100m, slow going 2.75 len behind First Dance carrying 55kg at $61.60. The race before that second last of 10 at Te Aroha on August 31 over 1150m, on heavy track; 14 len behind Jethro Tull carrying 51kg at $26.60. Likely to find this out of reach.

Second-up. First-up after five months 10th of 12 at this track on August 23 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Mo Charaid with 56.5kg at $21.80. Previously second-up won by a nose at Pukekohe March 14 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Kind Of Blue carrying 57.5kg at $5.90. Has a solid second up record but others rate better.

Second-up. First-up after three months got back early 9th of 14 at Ellerslie on September 6 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind First Dance with 56kg at $40.10. Previously second-up 13th of 15 at this track on April 26 over 1400m, slow going 11 len behind Tycoon Prince carrying 54.5kg at $22.40. Others make more appeal.

Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 12 at this track on July 26 over 1200m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Moneypenny carrying 52kg at $78.50. Second run from a spell ran last of 8 at Matamata on September 12 over 1400m, in the wet; 7 len behind King William with 52kg at $15.80. Wait until she produces something more before considering.