Races ORM Te Rapa - NZ

Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 11 at Pukekohe on December 6 over 2100m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Casemiro with 57kg at $5.70. Before that 6th of 13 at Pukekohe on November 22 over 2100m, slow going 2.5 len behind Mollify carrying 56.5kg at $5.70. Going well and is among the main hopes.

Last start got back early 7th of 13 at Wanganui on November 29 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Uncle Arch with 55kg at $30.60. The race before that ran last of 10 at Trentham on October 26 over 2400m, slow going 17 len behind Identikit carrying 57kg at $4.90. Anticipate a better showing this time around.

Most recently 10th of 14 at Wanganui on November 29 over 2040m, slow going 5 len behind Platinum Tyche carrying 59.5kg at $17. The race before that 5th of 13 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 5 over 1800m, 4 len behind Cotton Roca carrying 59.5kg at $15.10. In the right race this time and is among the chances.

At the latest run second last of 11 at Pukekohe on December 6 over 2100m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Casemiro carrying 59.5kg at $8.90. The run before that 2nd of 11 at Tauranga on November 1 over 2100m, slow going 0.5 len behind Perfectmanz carrying 58.5kg at $7. Worth following up.

Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 13 at this track on December 13 over 2200m, slow going 3 len behind Ortem Legacy carrying 55.5kg at $12. The start before that eased back early on 8th of 15 at Ellerslie on November 29 over 2100m, slow going 2.75 len behind Just A Karin with 56kg at $9.80. Should be at peak fitness now and is worth including.

At the latest run from last on the turn 6th of 11 at Arawa Park on December 5 over 1950m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Gallant Hero with 54kg at $20.20. The run before that 8th of 12 at Pukekohe on November 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Billy Blinx with 59kg at $33. Hard to fault if at his best.

Racing well recently. Last start was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a long-neck at Ellerslie December 11 over 2100m on a soft track defeating Del Inquent carrying 55kg at $8.20. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 2200m, slow going 2 len behind Innocent Victim carrying 53.5kg at $8.40. Back in winning form and can measure up again.

At the latest run 5th of 13 at this track on December 13 over 2200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Ortem Legacy with 57kg at $34.10. Before that 8th of 14 at Tauranga on November 15 over 1530m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Crackercol carrying 58.5kg at $41.80. Prepared to overlook.

Recent form sound. Last start sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 15 at Ellerslie on November 29 over 2100m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Just A Karin carrying 57kg at $16.40. Before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at Pukekohe on November 8 over 2200m, nose behind Princess Elly carrying 54.5kg at $10.60. Not far away of late. Can figure in the outcome again.

Recent form sound. Most recently came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Te Aroha December 7 over 2200m defeating Abeecee with 56.5kg at $3. The race before that 2nd of 9 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 2200m, head behind Khando with 56.5kg at $6.20. Sure to measure up here.

At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Pukekohe on December 6 over 2100m, slow going head behind Casemiro carrying 56kg at $11.50. Before that 7th of 12 at Pukekohe on November 22 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Billy Blinx with 56.5kg at $21.70. Expected to be in the finish again.

At the latest run eased back early on 8th of 11 at Pukekohe on December 6 over 2100m, slow going 5 len behind Casemiro carrying 53kg at $13.70. The start before that 10th of 14 at Pukekohe on October 29 over 1600m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Principled carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. In the right race this time and shouldn’t be far away.

Most recently got back early 4th in a small field at Ellerslie on December 11 over 2100m, slow going 5.5 len behind Elton Rocks carrying 57.5kg at $11. The start before that 9th of 12 at Arawa Park on November 16 over 1950m, slow going 4.5 len behind In A Pickle with 53.5kg at $28. Will need to do a bit more.