Races ORX Te Rapa - NZ

Most recently settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Ellerslie on January 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Towering Vision carrying 56kg at $9.30. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Ellerslie on December 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Day One with 57.5kg at $2.90. Nicely placed and expected to go a lot better.

Lining up for just third start. At very long odds at debut, second last of 11 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1400m, 16 len behind Stella Ma Bella with 57.5kg at $58.10. Second-up set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Open Country carrying 57.5kg at $44.70. Should hold the form and he appeals as one of the hardest to beat.

Most recently 5th of 14 at Matamata on December 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Los Santos carrying 55.5kg at $144.40. Before that 9th of 11 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1400m, 8 len behind Argo carrying 57.5kg at $37.80. Better effort last start but others rate better.

At debut, 6th of 11 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Open Country carrying 57.5kg at $6.30. Can do better. Likely improver.

Resuming after a break; only one run when 6th of 8 at Taupo on September 17 over 1300m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Places To Be carrying 57.5kg at $33.30. Will take great benefit from this outing.

Three-year-old gelding (Proisir - Breizh) has trialled on five occasions leading into today's race. Was third in a Pukekohe trial over 1300m on December 9. Won't find this an easy assignment.

Third-up today. Resuming second last of 11 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1400m, 13 len behind That's Gold with 57.5kg at $78.90. Second-up eased back early on 8th of 11 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Open Country carrying 57.5kg at $38.30. Not going well enough at this stage.

At debut, 7th of 11 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Open Country with 57.5kg at $10.50. Worth following up.

At debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Tauranga on January 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Lunaman with 55.5kg at $13.50. Improver who can go on with it.

Having third race start. At big odds at debut, 12th of 14 at Tauranga on December 12 over 1400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Khaleesi carrying 54kg at $45.10. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1560m, slow going 2.25 len behind Another Floozie carrying 55kg at $29.20. Coming along nicely and can measure up.

Recent form sound. At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 10 at Tauranga on January 2 over 1400m, slow going 1.5 len behind Lunaman with 52.5kg at $3.80. The start before that 4th of 14 at Avondale on November 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Hey Dana carrying 55.5kg at $4.70. Working up to a win. Heading the right way and gets her chance to get off the mark.

Was well in the market at debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Open Country with 55.5kg at $5. Has upside and can open her account.

At the latest run 9th of 11 at Tauranga on January 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Rising Wind carrying 52kg at $5.40. The start before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1400m, neck behind Shiniqua with 53kg at $30.90. Can improve and should figure in the finish.

At debut, sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 12 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1560m, slow going 5 len behind Another Floozie with 55kg at $15.50. Big run expected.