Races ORM Te Rapa - NZ

Second run back. First-up after nine months 3rd of 12 at Wanganui on November 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Cooper with 56.5kg at $3.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on February 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Ima Brazen One carrying 56kg at $3.10. Hard to beat.

Last start won by a nose at Otaki November 30 over 1400m defeating Omega Boy with 54.5kg at $12.80. Before that 8th of 11 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Kitty Flash with 55kg at $7.70. Hard to fault if at her best.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at Ruakaka Rating 75 September 3 over 2100m, soft track; 1.3 len behind Dancin In The Dark with 56kg at $6. Previously first up; ran last of 8 at Cambridge Synthetic June 18 over 1300m, 10 len behind Mars carrying 55.5kg at $24.50. Has claims if presented on song.

At the latest run second last of 14 at Pukekohe on November 22 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Queen Zou carrying 57kg at $18.60. The race before that won by a head at Avondale November 6 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Zenith with 60kg at $2.50. Hard to fault if at his best.

Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 11 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Kitty Flash carrying 56.5kg at $23.10. Second run from a spell 9th of 14 at Pukekohe on November 22 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Moxie carrying 56.5kg at $28.20. Finds a suitable race and can make amends.

Second run back. First-up after six months 9th of 14 at Pukekohe on December 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Moxie with 57kg at $17.10. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at this track on May 31 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.75 len behind Cleat with 57.5kg at $7.40. Solid top-three claims if anywhere near his best.

Last start ran last of 14 at Pukekohe on December 6 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Moxie carrying 57.5kg at $61.70. Before that 5th of 12 at Wanganui on November 22 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Cooper carrying 55.5kg at $27.10. Has ability and is one of the chances.

Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start got back early 7th of 12 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1400m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Toa Haka with 54kg at $13.60. The race before that 8th of 13 at Riccarton Park on November 8 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Toa Haka carrying 56kg at $4.90. Can improve again. Ready to peak after four runs back and is expected to be in the finish.

Last start raced on the pace before fading 10th of 14 at Pukekohe on November 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Queen Zou with 54.5kg at $15.60. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Pukekohe November 8 over 1500m defeating What A Yarn with 54.5kg at $8.80. Can atone.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation by 1.0 len Ruakaka September 3 over 1400m slow track defeating Miss Seth with 57.5kg at $5.60. When resuming last campaign ninth of 13 at Ellerslie May 25 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Dupont carrying 52kg at $13.70. Capable of a bold return.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of seven months. Finished off last campaign fifth of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway May 24 over 1200m, soft track; 3 len behind Sinbin carrying 55kg at $9.60. First up last campaign fifth of 8 at Ellerslie October 26 2024 over 1200m, 2 len behind Mafia Mamma with 58.5kg at $14.40. Expect a forward showing.

Third-up today. Not raced for 56 days. Resuming 4th of 7 at Matamata on October 4 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind I'munstoppable with 54kg at $4.40. Last start 6th of 16 at Ellerslie on October 25 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Hinekaha carrying 54kg at $10. Capable of a better showing. Sure to measure up here.

Racing well recently. Last start won by a nose at Arawa Park December 5 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Kia Kaha carrying 57kg at $11.40. The start before that 4th of 14 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Osteria carrying 57kg at $13.60. Last-start winner worth including.