Races ORX Te Rapa - NZ

Resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 17 at Ellerslie May 7 over 1600m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Gate Crashers with 58.5kg at $5.50. On debut fifth of 10 at Te Aroha March 7 over 1150m, 2.5 len behind Katashi carrying 58.5kg at $28.80. Expecting a bright start to the prep.

Last start ran last of 12 at this track on December 20 over 1600m, slow going 27 len behind Julianus carrying 58.5kg at $16.50. Before that 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. Capable of sharp improvement.

Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Tauranga on January 2 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind Rising Wind carrying 58.5kg at $11.80. The run before that 5th of 9 at Matamata on December 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Our Lurrina with 58.5kg at $7.60. Will be harder to beat this time.

Was at long odds at debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1150m, 2.5 len behind Cosmopolitan carrying 58.5kg at $34.80. Sure to play a major role.

At debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Taupo on December 28 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Written Glow carrying 57kg at $12.70. Has winning claims with the benefit of that run.

Second run back. First-up after seven months 3rd of 7 at Matamata on December 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Red Pearl carrying 55.5kg at $13.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Te Aroha on November 27 2024 over 1150m, 1.2 len behind Mi Bella carrying 56.5kg at $15.60. Fitter and is a leading contender.

Resuming after three-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign fourth in a small field at Matamata October 4 over 1400m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Smart Tip carrying 56.5kg at $12.20. Previously first up; fifth of 9 at Arawa Park August 13 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Life Of Riley with 57.5kg at $18. Expected to prove hard to beat.

Resumes after a break of eight months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign 11th of 14 at Ellerslie May 25 over 1300m, soft track; 8 len behind Beneath The Stars carrying 57.5kg at $9.60. Previously first up; third of 8 at Matamata March 23 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Kia Kaha carrying 56kg at $6.20. Is a top three prospect.

Resumes from a spell after only one run when 7th of 12 at Ruakaka on August 16 over 1200m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Play It Again Sam carrying 56.5kg at $13.20. Prefer others.

Racing well recently. At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 27 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Zimomo with 54kg at $4.30. The start before that 2nd in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on December 4 over 1100m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Waka carrying 54.5kg at $3.90. Capable of fighting out the finish again.

Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 10 at Taupo on December 28 over 1100m, slow going 5.5 len behind Written Glow with 52kg at $9.40. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Ellerslie in the G3 Gold Trail Stakes on September 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Lollapalooza with 56.5kg at $28.10. Strips fitter and expected to figure prominently.

Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation fourth in a small field at Cambridge Synthetic August 29 over 970m, 2 len behind Brazen Affair with 54kg at $6.90. On debut ran last of 11 at Taupo August 17 over 1000m, on heavy track; 15 len behind Carsolio carrying 54kg at $4. Expecting a bright return.

Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 6th of 9 at this track on May 24 over 1100m, slow going 7 len behind Geneva carrying 54kg at $11. Expecting her to hit the ground running this campaign.

Filly by Derryn making her first appearance. Was runner-up in a trial at Taupo on October 30 over 900m. Prefer to see.

Second-up. First start 7th of 12 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 18 over 970m, 5.5 len behind Love The Sort with 57.5kg at $8.70. Went for a spell before returning faded in the straight ran last of 11 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1150m, 9 len behind Cosmopolitan carrying 58.5kg at $8.60. Strips fitter and is among the chances.

Dual acceptor. Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 9 at this track on December 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Confesara with 56.5kg at $3.50. The race before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 14 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1400m, slow going 0.8 len behind Ploy carrying 55kg at $3.30. Must be included.

Dual acceptor. Resumes after a break of 12 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fifth of 11 at Ellerslie October 25 over 1400m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Belle Cheval carrying 57.5kg at $5.30. When resuming last campaign third of 10 at Tauranga October 1 over 1200m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Rising Star carrying 57.5kg at $4.80. Has a fine first-up record and is worth including.

Dual acceptor. Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 7 at Matamata on December 19 over 1200m, slow going 0.6 len behind Red Pearl with 56kg at $2.30. Before that 3rd of 13 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1150m, 1.5 len behind Get Me An Angel with 55kg at $2.90. Nicely placed and worth another chance.

Dual acceptor. Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 4th of 9 at this track on May 24 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Geneva with 55kg at $17.80. Others have better credentials.

Dual acceptor. Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott trained three-year-old filly lining up for debut. Scored in a recent Avondale trial. Will improve on whatever she does today.