Races ORX Te Rapa - NZ

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 10th of 14 at Taupo on October 10 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Churchillian carrying 53kg at $13.60. Second run from a spell ran last of 8 at Tauranga on November 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Mary Shan carrying 52.5kg at $21.20. Tough to beat if near his best.

Dual acceptor. On a four run winning streak. Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2 len at Pukekohe November 8 over 1300m defeating First Dance with 57.5kg at $1.40. Before that favourite; won by 1.5 len at Arawa Park October 12 over 1400m in the wet defeating Big Wave carrying 54.5kg at $2.20. Key runner.

Second run back. Comes off a 39-day let-up. First-up after five months favourite; won by 1.3 len at Ellerslie November 4 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Mizella carrying 56kg at $3. Previously second-up favourite; won by 1.3 len at Ellerslie Mdn-Sw April 9 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Chur Nibble with 56kg at $4.50. Can get the job done again.

Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after five months ran last of 12 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1300m, slow going 8 len behind Glamour Tycoon carrying 54kg at $33.90. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Te Aroha Hcp on March 29 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Electron carrying 54kg at $6.60. Strips fitter and should be in the mix.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at Ellerslie May 25 over 2200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Ata Rangi with 53.5kg at $1.90. Previously first up; fifth of 15 at Ellerslie Rating 65 December 7 2024 over 1500m, soft track; 2 len behind Queen Zou carrying 57.5kg at $16.60. Everything points to a bright return.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up second last of 14 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Bourbon Proof with 56kg at $8.30. Second run from a spell 8th of 14 at Pukekohe on November 22 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Queen Zou with 59kg at $15.30. Hard to beat on his best form.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 14 at Ellerslie on November 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind She's A Dealer carrying 59.5kg at $25.30. Second run from a spell ran last of 14 at Pukekohe on November 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Queen Zou with 59.5kg at $7.10. Likely improver who definitely worth including.

Last start 7th of 14 at Pukekohe on November 22 over 2100m, slow going 7 len behind Solidify with 58kg at $6.70. Before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Te Aroha November 11 over 1600m in soft going defeating Fabulous Gal with 58.5kg at $6.90. Worth following up.

Most recently got back early 11th of 14 at Pukekohe on November 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Moxie carrying 57.5kg at $11.40. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at Tauherenikau November 1 over 1300m on a rain affected track defeating Omega Boy carrying 55kg at $2.50. Deserves another chance.

Form hard to fault. Most recently made ground from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Pukekohe on November 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; nose behind Queen Zou carrying 56.5kg at $7.30. The run before that won by a neck at Ellerslie November 4 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Skymax with 59kg at $9.50. Hard to fault if at his best.

Last start second last of 14 at Pukekohe on November 22 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Queen Zou carrying 57kg at $18.60. The run before that won by a head at Avondale November 6 over 1400m in soft going defeating Zenith with 60kg at $2.50. Better than the last start suggests.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up eased back early on 8th of 16 at Ellerslie on October 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Hinekaha with 57.5kg at $19.40. Second-up got back early 8th of 14 at Pukekohe on November 8 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind I'm Lulu carrying 57kg at $18.70. Tested again.

Most recently got back early 7th of 10 at Ellerslie in the G3 Great Northern Challenge Stakes on November 29 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Mary Shan with 53kg at $44.60. The start before that did the work up front then tired second last of 14 at Pukekohe on November 8 over 1600m, 10 len behind I'm Lulu carrying 53kg at $16.20. Prepared to overlook.

Second run back. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after 10 months 14th of 16 at Ellerslie on October 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Hinekaha with 55.5kg at $28.70. Previously second-up 2nd of 14 at Pukekohe on November 23 2024 over 1600m, neck behind Withallmyfaith with 59kg at $11.40. Didn't do enough first up to raise hopes.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation ninth of 16 at this track May 24 over 1400m, soft track; 3 len behind Rareza carrying 51.5kg at $19.10. When resuming last campaign second of 14 at Pukekohe November 23 2024 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Frostfair with 52kg at $32.30. Might be better off following this run.