Races ORX Te Rapa - NZ

Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 11 at Ellerslie on December 26 over 2100m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Reliable Squeeze carrying 57kg at $37.50. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 4 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Brave Rebel carrying 58.5kg at $4.20. Likely to measure up again with a repeat performance.

Most recently 9th of 11 at Ellerslie on December 26 over 2100m, slow going 7 len behind Reliable Squeeze carrying 57kg at $8.80. The start before that 2nd of 14 at Matamata on December 19 over 2000m, slow going 1.75 len behind Bharnstorm carrying 58.5kg at $6.40. Expect he will make amends.

Most recently 5th of 12 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1560m, slow going 5 len behind Another Floozie carrying 56.5kg at $10.10. The race before that 7th of 10 at Arawa Park on December 5 over 1560m, slow going 4.5 len behind Predominance carrying 55.5kg at $5.80. In the right race this time and is definitely worth including.

At the latest run 4th of 9 at Te Aroha on January 3 over 1600m, in the wet; 8 len behind Horrie carrying 58.5kg at $3.30. Before that 5th of 12 at this track on December 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Julianus with 58.5kg at $14. Should be at his top now and is capable of taking this out.

Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 8 at Tauranga on December 12 over 2100m, slow going 2.75 len behind Vendabelle with 58.5kg at $6.90. The start before that couldn't go on with it; ran last of 9 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 2200m, 17 len behind Khando carrying 56.5kg at $12. In the mix.

Last start 6th of 14 at Matamata on December 19 over 2000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Bharnstorm carrying 58.5kg at $100.30. The race before that second last of 14 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Regal Wings with 56.5kg at $72.60. Looking to others.

Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 14 at Tauranga on December 12 over 1500m, slow going 6 len behind Tagalomu carrying 55kg at $47.50. The run before that ran last of 9 at Tauranga on November 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Rising Star with 56kg at $55. Likely to find this out of reach.

Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 14 at Tauranga on December 12 over 1500m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Tagalomu carrying 55.5kg at $12.20. Second run from a spell 2nd of 12 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1560m, slow going 1.3 len behind Another Floozie with 53.5kg at $3.70. Rock-hard fit and will be hard to hold out.

Last start 4th of 10 at Tauranga on January 2 over 2100m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Golden Jacket carrying 56.5kg at $13. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 2200m, 7 len behind Honor Mission with 56.5kg at $11.20. Forward showing expected.

Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 13 at Taupo on December 28 over 1800m, slow going 2.5 len behind Star Warrior with 56.5kg at $22.10. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Tauranga on December 12 over 2100m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Vendabelle with 56.5kg at $10.80. Cannot be underestimated.

Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 14 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Unwritten with 56.5kg at $37. Second-up 4th of 12 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1560m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Another Floozie carrying 56.5kg at $17.30. Sure to be a major player.

At the latest run 4th of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 27 over 1800m, slow going 1.4 len behind Los Salsero with 55.5kg at $8.80. Before that got back early 9th of 12 at Ellerslie on December 11 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Day One carrying 55.5kg at $16. Among the top chances.

Last start 4th of 14 at Matamata on December 19 over 2000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Bharnstorm carrying 55kg at $8.20. The run before that 7th of 12 at Ellerslie on December 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Day One carrying 55.5kg at $17.20. Major player.

At the latest run 4th of 13 at Taupo on December 28 over 1800m, slow going 1.3 len behind Star Warrior with 55kg at $23.30. Before that 12th of 14 at Matamata on December 19 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Los Santos carrying 55.5kg at $57.70. Cannot be disregarded.

At debut, 5th of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 27 over 1800m, slow going 3.5 len behind Los Salsero with 55.5kg at $5.20. Has ability and looks hard to beat.