Races ORX Te Rapa - NZ

Second-up. First-up after seven months 10th of 13 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1215m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Sugar Schnapps carrying 58.5kg at $6.20. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at this track on January 31 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Sabrina Hall carrying 58.5kg at $5.70. Strips fitter and expected to figure prominently.

Second run back. First-up after three months eased back early on 8th of 13 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Timbuctoo with 55.5kg at $39.10. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on July 26 over 1600m, on heavy track; nose behind Rio Grande with 58.5kg at $69.50. Strips fitter and expected to feature.

Gelding by Niagara facing the starter for the first time. Runner-up in a Pukekohe trial over 1300m on December 9. Facing a stiff test.

At the latest run 4th of 11 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Open Country with 57.5kg at $5.80. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Arawa Park on December 5 over 1230m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Cheeky Devil carrying 57.5kg at $15.90. Top prospects.

Three-year-old gelding (Pierro - Psalms) will no doubt benefit from the five trials leading in today's debut. Was second in a Pukekohe trial over 1100m December 9. Happy to watch this time.

At debut, 3rd of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; neck behind Bubbles Up with 57.5kg at $7.20. Will be there at the business end.

Last start 6th of 11 at Tauranga on January 2 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Rising Wind carrying 56.5kg at $10.70. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Ellerslie on December 11 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Victorious Warrior with 54.5kg at $5.50. Going well. Among the winning hopes on best form.

Was at big odds at debut, 5th of 10 at Tauranga on January 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind I'll Be Home Soon carrying 55.5kg at $32.50. Sure to be thereabouts.

At debut, 4th in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on December 31 over 1200m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Opetaia carrying 54kg at $17.80. Better for that experience; top chance.

Was well-supported at debut, 4th of 11 at Tauranga on January 2 over 1400m, slow going 2.25 len behind Rising Wind with 55kg at $3.60. Will be better for that experience and looks very hard to beat.

At debut, 4th of 8 at Taupo on December 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Rebel Creek carrying 55.5kg at $14.90. Looms as a serious contender.

Second run back. First-up after eight months second last of 7 at Matamata on December 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Red Pearl with 56kg at $11.40. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at this track on April 13 over 1100m, slow going 4 len behind Bulgari with 55.5kg at $19.20. Strips fitter and should be in the mix.

Was well in the market at debut, 5th of 7 at Matamata on December 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Red Pearl carrying 56kg at $4.10. Better for that experience; top chance.

At debut, 6th of 10 at Arawa Park on December 5 over 1230m, slow going 4.5 len behind Cheeky Devil carrying 54.5kg at $15.10. A win wouldn't surprise.

Three-year-old filly making debut by Shamus Award out of Fille Champagne. Purchased for NZD $ 75,000 (NZB 2024 Karaka - Book 1). Was third in an Avondale trial over 800m on September 11 then followed up with a fourth at Pukekohe in a 1100m trial on December 9. Drawn very wide. Shapes as a leading prospect.

Three-year-old filly (Circus Maximus - Cheryl Moana Marie) will no doubt benefit from the three trials leading in today's debut. Fourth over 1100m in a Pukekohe trial on December 9. Prefer to see under race conditions.

At debut, ran last of 7 at Matamata on December 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Red Pearl with 56kg at $8.20. Open to plenty of improvement.

Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when ran last of 9 at Matamata on March 23 over 1050m, 14 len behind Lady Iris carrying 57.5kg at $26.40. Not keen on what we have seen to date.

Jumped at a huge quote at debut, ran last of 13 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1215m, slow going 6 len behind Sugar Schnapps carrying 55.5kg at $64.10. Hard to tip with any confidence.

Lining up for just third start. At debut, failed to make an impression; ran last of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 31 over 1400m, on a wet track; 24 len behind Oh Maimai with 57.5kg at $13. Second-up 9th of 11 at Ruakaka on January 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Zivou with 58.5kg at $56.80. Well placed and expected to feature.

Racing second-up today. Last start 6th of 11 at Tauranga on January 2 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind Panther carrying 56.5kg at $96.80. At only start last preparation got back early 9th of 12 at Tauranga on May 28 over 1400m, in the wet; 14 len behind Lae Zee carrying 56.5kg at $15.30. Hard to get excited about her chances.

Last start got back early 9th of 12 at this track on December 20 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Julianus with 56.5kg at $30. The run before that 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. Can't recommend until she offers some improvement.