Races ORX Te Rapa - NZ

Form hard to fault. Last start came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Matamata September 12 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Viva Glam with 58kg at $6.70. The run before that 4th of 14 at Te Aroha on August 31 over 1400m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Rocking with 58kg at $48.30. Racing well and can figure in the top 4 again.

Second run back. First-up after five months 8th of 12 at this track on September 14 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Kaimai Queen with 56kg at $18.20. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Tauranga on October 5 over 1400m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Myakkabelle with 58.5kg at $2.70. Key runner who should run well.

Second run back. First-up after four months raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 15 at Ellerslie on September 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Texas carrying 57kg at $13.30. Previously second-up won by a neck at Ellerslie May 7 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Sol De Otono with 55.5kg at $26. Fitter now and is a second-up winner in the past but this looks too tough.

Racing well recently. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Cambridge Synthetic August 29 over 1550m defeating Rocky Marciano carrying 58.5kg at $1.90. The run before that 3rd of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 8 over 1300m, 2 len behind Have A Crack carrying 58.5kg at $2.80. Will prove hard to beat.

Third-up today. Resuming made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Taupo on August 17 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 1.3 len behind Mista Stitch carrying 58.5kg at $3. Second-up favourite; won by 1.0 len at Cambridge Synthetic September 10 over 1550m defeating Pixie carrying 57kg at $2.10. Looks suitably placed here and should play a big role again.

Second-up. First-up after a year 2nd of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on September 13 over 1600m, on a wet track; nose behind Steal My Thunder with 54kg at $14.30. Previously second-up 4th of 14 at Sale Bm58 on July 4 2024 over 1732m, on heavy track; 2.75 len behind That'swhatshesaid carrying 59kg at $41. Include in all combinations.

Last start 9th of 15 at Ellerslie on September 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Texas with 58kg at $6.40. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on August 16 over 1600m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Indian Gold carrying 58kg at $6.20. Finds a nice race and has strong claims.

Most recently failed to make an impression; 6th of 11 at this track on September 14 over 1600m, in the wet; 9 len behind Pegasus with 57.5kg at $10.40. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track August 23 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating Sonoran carrying 57.5kg at $7.40. Disappointing last time and is likely to struggle again.

Third-up today. Resuming from last on the turn 6th of 12 at this track on August 23 over 1200m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Mo Charaid with 55.5kg at $38.90. Second run from a spell 3rd of 15 at Ellerslie on September 6 over 1600m, slow going neck behind Texas carrying 57kg at $8.40. Racing well. Rates highly and expected to measure up.

Second-up. First-up after five months favourite; won by a nose at Ruakaka September 3 over 1200m in soft going defeating Zenzero Girl carrying 56.5kg at $2.10. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Matamata on March 1 over 1600m, 2 len behind Perspective with 56kg at $3.50. Shapes as a leading chance again.

At the latest run 7th of 15 at Ellerslie on September 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Texas carrying 54kg at $28.20. The run before that didn't finish the race at this track July 26 over 1400m. Prepared to risk her again today.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 11 at Ruakaka on September 3 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Dancing Dream carrying 56kg at $31.40. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track on September 14 over 1600m, on a wet track; 0.8 len behind Pegasus with 56kg at $21. Has the job ahead this time.

Resuming after a five months break. Not seen since winning post a big 3.5 len win. Pukekohe April 23 over 2100m on heavy track defeating Denver carrying 56kg at $5.50. On debut fifth of 13 at Matamata March 23 over 1400m, 7 len behind Sperlari with 57kg at $22.30. Has claims if presented on song.

At the latest run 2nd of 15 at Ellerslie on September 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; nose behind Texas carrying 56kg at $8.90. The start before that second last of 13 at this track on August 9 over 2100m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Because carrying 54kg at $14.50. In the mix on best form.

Most recently sat on the pace before fading 8th of 11 at this track on September 14 over 1600m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Pegasus carrying 57kg at $9.70. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track on August 23 over 1500m, on a wet track; 0.9 len behind Tenfoot Tall carrying 57kg at $6.80. Will be harder to beat this time.

Last start second last of 14 at Te Aroha on August 31 over 1400m, in the wet; 23 len behind Rocking carrying 57kg at $18.50. The run before that scored a big 4 len win at Arawa Park July 19 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Don's Legacy carrying 55.5kg at $5.30. Disappointing last time and will need to lift.

Most recently came from midfield; 4th of 15 at Ellerslie on September 6 over 1600m, slow going long-neck behind Texas carrying 57kg at $18.40. The race before that 5th of 10 at Arawa Park on August 13 over 1950m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Overrated with 60kg at $5.50. Looks tested in this line-up.

Most recently raced on the pace before fading second last of 12 at this track on September 14 over 2200m, in the wet; 7 len behind Notabadspillane carrying 54kg at $29.50. The start before that 4th of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 29 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Boxmoss with 56.5kg at $8.90. Needs to do more.

Last start 4th of 11 at this track on September 14 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Pegasus carrying 55.5kg at $8.20. The race before that 6th of 12 at this track on August 23 over 1500m, on a wet track; 1.4 len behind Tenfoot Tall with 56kg at $14.70. Others have better credentials.