Races ORX Te Rapa - NZ

Returns from a 39-day let-up. Last start 9th of 17 at Ellerslie on November 4 over 2400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Boxmoss carrying 56kg at $6.20. Before that won by a long-neck at this track October 27 over 2400m on a rain affected track defeating Joejoeccini carrying 57.5kg at $4.30. Can bounce back.

Comes here off a 39-day let-up. Most recently 10th of 17 at Ellerslie on November 4 over 2400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Boxmoss with 53kg at $7.60. Before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 10 at this track on October 27 over 2400m, slow going long-neck behind Heza Sharp One with 59kg at $9.50. Certainly worth another chance.

Last start 2nd of 15 at Ellerslie on November 29 over 2100m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Just A Karin carrying 58.5kg at $9.40. The run before that 5th of 12 at Arawa Park on November 16 over 1950m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind In A Pickle carrying 58.5kg at $3.90. Further improvement expected.

Comes off a 47 day let-up. Most recently 7th of 10 at this track on October 27 over 2400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Heza Sharp One with 59kg at $10.40. The run before that came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Avondale October 8 over 2100m in heavy going defeating Chicflix with 58.5kg at $11.80. Hard to fault if at his best.

Most recently got back early 8th of 15 at Ellerslie on November 29 over 2100m, slow going 2.75 len behind Just A Karin with 56kg at $9.80. The run before that 6th of 13 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 5 over 1800m, 4 len behind Cotton Roca carrying 56kg at $11.20. Likely to be attacking the line strongly.

At the latest run 9th of 13 at Wanganui on November 29 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Uncle Arch carrying 54kg at $10. The race before that made ground from midfield; 4th of 14 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Bourbon Proof carrying 54kg at $9.10. Capable of more – worth another chance.

Most recently 5th of 11 at Arawa Park on December 5 over 1950m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Gallant Hero carrying 54kg at $14. The race before that 5th of 9 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 2200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Gillian carrying 54kg at $12.50. Won't be far away.

Last start 8th of 14 at Tauranga on November 15 over 1530m, slow going 5 len behind Crackercol carrying 58.5kg at $41.80. The start before that 5th of 11 at Ellerslie on September 20 over 2400m, slow going 5 len behind Santa Catalina with 58.5kg at $18.40. Needs to improve to feature here.

Returns from a 42-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 11 at Tauranga on November 1 over 2100m, slow going 0.6 len behind Perfectmanz carrying 57kg at $6.90. The start before that raced on the pace before fading 13th of 16 at Ellerslie on October 18 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Summerston carrying 56.5kg at $25.10. Racing well enough and can figure in the finish.

Having second run back today. Last outing 4th of 14 at Tauranga on November 15 over 1530m, slow going 3 len behind Crackercol with 54.5kg at $24. At only start last preparation second last of 11 at Ruakaka on September 3 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind Dancing Dream carrying 57kg at $25.30. Strips fitter and expected to figure prominently.

Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 15 at Ellerslie on November 29 over 2100m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Just A Karin with 57kg at $16.60. The race before that ran last of 11 at Pukekohe on November 8 over 2200m, 2.5 len behind Princess Elly with 55kg at $10.40. Worth following up.

Most recently favourite; was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 1.3 len at Tauranga November 15 over 2100m on a soft track defeating Our Shocks with 56.5kg at $3.80. The race before that 5th of 12 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Rambling On with 56.5kg at $22.90. Fitter and is worth following up.

Last start 12th of 15 at Ellerslie on November 29 over 2100m, slow going 5 len behind Just A Karin with 53kg at $40.60. The start before that won by 1.0 len at Avondale November 6 over 1600m in soft going defeating Don Pauly carrying 55kg at $13.10. Looking to others.

Last start 13th of 15 at Ellerslie on November 29 over 2100m, slow going 5.5 len behind Just A Karin with 56kg at $6.10. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 17 at Ellerslie on November 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Steely Man carrying 56kg at $25.60. Key chance and expected to run well.