Races ORM Te Rapa - NZ

Form hard to fault. Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 11 at Ellerslie on November 29 over 1300m, slow going 0.8 len behind Lyin' Eyes carrying 54.5kg at $6.50. The race before that 2nd of 11 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1150m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Sibling Rivalry carrying 54.5kg at $5.40. Solid run last time and is a strong winning hope again.

Second-up. First start raced on the pace before fading second last of 13 at Matamata 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 17 over 1200m, on heavy track; 14 len behind Varjak with 57.5kg at $18.40. Returned from break 5th of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Laura's Legacy carrying 57.5kg at $5.80. Rates highly and expected to do much better with that run under his belt.

First-starter by Darci Brahma out of Katie's Dynasty. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Market the best guide to his chances.

Lining up for just third start. At debut, faded in the straight second last of 9 at Taupo on October 10 over 1100m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Hasstorock with 57.5kg at $11.10. Second-up did the work up front then tired second last of 13 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1150m, slow going 22 len behind Rise Companions carrying 55kg at $22.20. Can't recommend.

Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, 2nd of 10 at Tauranga on October 1 over 1200m, slow going 0.5 len behind Rising Star with 55.5kg at $3.70. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1150m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Avantaggia with 55.5kg at $5.10. Rates highly is among the leading hopes.

Racing well recently. Returns from a 39-day let-up. At the latest run tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 14 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Ploy carrying 55kg at $3.30. Before that 2nd of 9 at Pukekohe on October 29 over 1200m, in the wet; 0.5 len behind St Kilda carrying 54kg at $1.50. Winning chance.

Had two starts to date. At debut, 2nd of 9 at Matamata on October 17 over 1200m, in the wet; nose behind Halo's Fire carrying 55.5kg at $8.70. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Tauherenikau on November 9 over 1000m, slow going 5.5 len behind Nedelin carrying 55kg at $5.60. Can do much better this time.

At debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Arawa Park on December 5 over 1230m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Cheeky Devil with 55.5kg at $12.10. Can progress and take this out.

First starter by Ocean Park - Brianna. Has run a number of ordinary trials prior to her debut today. Prefer to see under race conditions.

First starter by Ocean Park out of Acting. Has a total of three trials leading in today's debut. Looks tested in this line-up.