Races ORM Te Rapa - NZ

Dual acceptor. Last start faded in the straight 7th of 14 at Pukekohe on December 6 over 2100m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Livid Sky carrying 52.5kg at $12.90. The run before that led to the turn then faded 7th of 9 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 2200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Gillian carrying 58.5kg at $3.50. Well-placed so he can bounce back.

At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 14 at Pukekohe on November 22 over 2100m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Solidify with 60kg at $14. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 2200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Gillian with 60kg at $5.30. Capable of much better and can improve sharply.

At the latest run faded in the straight 5th of 12 at Tauranga on December 12 over 2100m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Mollify with 56kg at $20.60. The race before that scored a big 3.5 len win at New Plymouth Raceway October 24 over 2000m in heavy going defeating Indian Gold carrying 55.5kg at $5.30. Disappointing last time but make amends.

Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Tauranga on December 12 over 2100m, slow going 4 len behind Mollify carrying 58.5kg at $10.30. The run before that failed to make an impression; 9th of 14 at Pukekohe on November 22 over 2100m, slow going 8 len behind Solidify carrying 59kg at $19.70. Has ability and can do much better.

Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start 4th of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 21 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Tiny Diamond with 57.5kg at $4.50. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 14 at Pukekohe on November 8 over 1600m, 3 len behind I'm Lulu with 56.5kg at $33.70. Watch for sharp improvement.

Most recently didn't finish the race at Pukekohe December 6 over 2100m. The race before that 4th of 13 at Pukekohe on November 22 over 2100m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Mollify carrying 57.5kg at $12.60. Happy enough to avoid.

Most recently 7th of 17 at Trentham on December 6 over 2100m, slow going 3.5 len behind Crackercol with 57.5kg at $9.80. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 13 at Wanganui on November 29 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Uncle Arch with 55.5kg at $12.50. Rates highly. Big chance to return to the winner's list.

Form hard to fault. Last start won by 3 len at New Plymouth Raceway December 4 over 1800m in the wet defeating Sir Bruce with 58kg at $8.50. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Arawa Park on November 16 over 1950m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind In A Pickle carrying 57.5kg at $15.10. Going well and could follow up.

At the latest run favourite; settled well back; won by a long-neck at New Plymouth Raceway December 4 over 1800m in the wet defeating Ballroom Blitz with 60kg at $2.70. Before that 5th of 14 at Tauranga on November 15 over 1530m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Crackercol carrying 58kg at $14.60. Solid top-three hope.

Last start gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 11 at Arawa Park on December 5 over 1950m, slow going 0.8 len behind Gallant Hero carrying 55.5kg at $23.50. Before that 12th of 14 at Pukekohe on November 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Queen Zou carrying 56.5kg at $55.60. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. Not far off the winner latest and looks a genuine hope.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 12 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1600m, slow going 1.1 len behind Lachie with 56kg at $11.90. Second-up 6th of 13 at Wanganui on November 29 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Uncle Arch with 57kg at $15.50. Top-three hope.

Last start 11th of 14 at Pukekohe on December 6 over 2100m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Livid Sky with 54kg at $59.40. The race before that ran last of 14 at Pukekohe on November 22 over 2100m, slow going 14 len behind Solidify with 54.5kg at $11.70. Great chance to atone.