Races ORM Te Rapa - NZ

At the latest run 4th of 12 at Trentham on December 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Girl Talk with 57kg at $15.50. The run before that 6th of 11 at Wanganui on November 29 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Croix De Guerre carrying 58.5kg at $6.30. Watch for him to be flashing home.

Form hard to fault. Last start came from midfield; 4th of 14 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Unwritten carrying 58.5kg at $4.10. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at Arawa Park on November 16 over 1400m, slow going head behind Burnished with 58.5kg at $26.90. Strong contender on best form.

Third-up today. First-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 13 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1150m, slow going 3.5 len behind Rise Companions with 58.5kg at $9. Second run from a spell 4th of 9 at Arawa Park on December 5 over 1230m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Lady Impending carrying 58.5kg at $4.80. Great chance to atone.

Third-up today. First-up 4th of 13 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Mission Complete with 58.5kg at $3.60. Last start crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 3rd of 11 at Wanganui on November 29 over 1600m, slow going 0.9 len behind Croix De Guerre carrying 58.5kg at $3.10. Perfectly placed this time.

At debut, 4th of 10 at Arawa Park on December 5 over 1560m, slow going 2.5 len behind Predominance with 58.5kg at $5.10. Improver who looks ideally placed here. Progressive type who can improve sharply.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Te Aroha 3yo Mdn-Sw June 2 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 15 len behind Skycatcher with 57.5kg at $11.90. On debut ninth of 11 at Matamata March 23 over 1400m, 10 len behind On The Town with 58kg at $11.10. Will take great benefit from this outing.

Third race start. First start led to the turn then faded 5th of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 20 over 970m, 3 len behind Anton with 56.5kg at $11.30. Went for a spell before returning 4th of 12 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1150m, 7 len behind King's English carrying 58.5kg at $39.50. Fitter but unlikely to threaten.

Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 14 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Ploy carrying 58.5kg at $9.70. Second-up 8th of 14 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1400m, 4 len behind Unwritten with 58.5kg at $5.70. Terrific chance to return to form.

Most recently 11th of 14 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1400m, 11 len behind Bethany Dee carrying 55.5kg at $96.80. The start before that 11th of 13 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Happy Venture with 55.5kg at $66.50. Struggling to make an impact and happy to risk again.

Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 10 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Oberon carrying 57.5kg at $10.50. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 8 over 1550m, 9 len behind Mister Meaner with 56kg at $4.90. Among the better chances in this line up.

At the latest run 5th of 9 at Arawa Park on December 5 over 1560m, slow going 4.5 len behind Dragon Blossom with 57.5kg at $8.60. Before that 3rd of 15 at Avondale on November 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Protheatrics with 57.5kg at $7.20. Should be at her top now and is among the chances.

At the latest run 12th of 14 at Pukekohe on December 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Dance The Night with 56.5kg at $33.50. The race before that second last of 11 at Ellerslie on November 29 over 1300m, slow going 6 len behind Lyin' Eyes with 52.5kg at $23.20. Likely to find this out of reach.

Most recently second last of 9 at Arawa Park on December 5 over 1560m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Dragon Blossom carrying 56kg at $7.30. The start before that 2nd of 9 at Tauranga on November 15 over 1600m, slow going long-neck behind Staphani carrying 53kg at $13.50. Shapes as one to consider.

At the latest run 6th of 14 at Pukekohe on December 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Dance The Night carrying 55kg at $5. The race before that 3rd of 14 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1600m, slow going neck behind Regal Wings with 55kg at $7.60. Better than that and is a leading player.

Third race start today. At debut, 5th of 11 at Arawa Park on November 16 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind High Emotion with 56kg at $15.70. Last start 5th of 14 at Pukekohe on December 6 over 1600m, slow going 2 len behind Dance The Night with 55kg at $6.50. Further improvement likely and is a genuine hope.

Having third race start. At debut, 6th of 13 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Happy Venture with 55kg at $18.30. Second-up second last of 12 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1400m, 8 len behind Shiniqua with 56kg at $18. Needs to lift.