Races ORX Te Rapa - NZ

Returns from a 30-day let-up. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Ruakaka on December 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Relentless carrying 58.5kg at $8.20. The race before that 5th of 11 at Ellerslie on November 29 over 1300m, slow going 3.5 len behind Lyin' Eyes carrying 58.5kg at $52.30. Expected to feature.

Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 11 at Tauranga on January 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Rising Wind with 55.5kg at $10.30. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Tauranga on July 6 over 1400m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Vickezzlastcall carrying 54.5kg at $6.10. Plenty of improvement to come.

Second run back. First-up after 13 months 3rd of 10 at Tauranga on January 2 over 1400m, slow going 0.5 len behind I'll Be Home Soon carrying 58.5kg at $66.60. Previously second-up 12th of 14 at Te Aroha 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 8 2024 over 1600m, 10 len behind Real Class with 56.5kg at $107.70. Resumed with a game effort when he led and just failed to hang on when third over 1400m at Tauranga.

Most recently 3rd of 12 at Ruakaka on January 6 over 1400m, slow going 0.2 len behind Autumn Glory carrying 58.5kg at $56. Before that 9th of 11 at Taupo on December 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Now Not Never with 57kg at $39.10. Not going well enough. Looking to others.

At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Te Aroha on January 3 over 1600m, in the wet; 7 len behind Horrie with 58.5kg at $17.90. The start before that 12th of 14 at Matamata on December 19 over 2000m, on a slow track; 22 len behind Bharnstorm with 58.5kg at $28.60. Don't underestimate.

At debut, 4th of 10 at Arawa Park on December 5 over 1560m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Predominance with 58.5kg at $5.10. Improver who looks ideally placed here. Promising four-year-old gelding who has plenty of scope for improvement.

Second run back. First-up after five months ran last of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 27 over 1400m, slow going 12 len behind Wild At Heart with 58.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Avondale on July 16 over 1600m, on heavy track; 1.5 len behind Gina Rosa carrying 57.5kg at $4.40. Strips fitter and will be tough to beat.

Second-up. First-up after seven months second last of 12 at this track on December 20 over 1600m, slow going 10 len behind Julianus carrying 58.5kg at $41.50. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Matamata on April 17 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Our Beau carrying 58kg at $18.30. No easier this time and happy to leave out.

Third-up today. First-up 4th of 9 at Tauranga on December 12 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Unison carrying 54kg at $86.50. Last start ran last of 7 at Ellerslie on January 1 over 1500m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Khaleesi with 57kg at $77.10. Needs to do more. Needs to improve sharply to figure.

At debut, 5th of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Wild At Heart with 57.5kg at $19.60. Talented four-year-old gelding who is one of the better hopes.

Third-up today. First-up 4th of 10 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Oberon carrying 57.5kg at $10.50. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at this track on December 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Julianus carrying 57kg at $10.90. Great chance to atone.

Third-up today. Resuming eased back early on 8th of 11 at Ellerslie on November 29 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Lyin' Eyes carrying 56.5kg at $38.50. Last start 5th of 11 at Ruakaka on December 17 over 1600m, slow going 2.25 len behind Sibella with 57.5kg at $16.20. Doesn't shape as a major player.

Most recently 5th of 12 at Tauranga on January 2 over 1500m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Classic Champagne carrying 56.5kg at $53.60. The race before that 6th of 14 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Unwritten carrying 55.5kg at $32.50. Looking to others.

Second-up. First start 6th of 9 at Tauranga on January 2 2025 over 1200m, 6 len behind All Too Brave with 55kg at $15.80. Went for a spell before returning second last of 10 at Ellerslie on December 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Fleeting Star with 57.5kg at $23.30. Can't enthuse despite stepping up to 1600m.

Was at a huge quote at debut, from last on the turn 7th of 11 at Tauranga on January 2 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Panther with 55.5kg at $75.50. Prefer to see again.

Had two starts to date. At debut, sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 10 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1400m, 8 len behind Oberon with 55.5kg at $13.20. Second-up 5th of 10 at Ruakaka on January 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Waimea Bay with 56.5kg at $10.90. Only needs to raise the bar a little to open her account.

Lining up for just third start. At long odds at debut, sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 10 at Arawa Park on November 16 over 1560m, on a slow track; 21 len behind Ammirati with 55.5kg at $26.10. Second-up raced on the pace before fading ran last of 12 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1560m, slow going 12 len behind Another Floozie with 52.5kg at $86.50. Doesn't look one of the major players.

Second-up. First-up after four months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Taupo on December 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Now Not Never carrying 55kg at $79.30. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 10 over 1300m, 8 len behind Fairy Dream carrying 56.5kg at $25.40. Looking to others.

Third-up today. First-up 8th of 11 at Tauranga on December 12 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Belle Noire carrying 56.5kg at $11.30. Last start sat on the pace before fading 7th of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 31 over 1400m, in the wet; 6 len behind Oh Maimai with 56.5kg at $18.30. Needs to do more. Likely to find this out of reach.

Most recently 9th of 13 at Taupo on December 28 over 1800m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Star Warrior with 56.5kg at $24.60. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Arawa Park on December 5 over 1560m, slow going 3 len behind Orson Stone with 56.5kg at $21.30. Win doesn’t look likely.

Third-up today. First-up 6th of 9 at Arawa Park on December 5 over 1230m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Lady Impending with 56.5kg at $29.10. Second-up eased back early on 8th of 10 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Clear Conscience carrying 57.5kg at $15.80. Not keen on her chances.

At the latest run 9th of 11 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Open Country with 55.5kg at $21.90. The run before that 7th of 10 at Arawa Park on December 5 over 1230m, slow going 5 len behind Cheeky Devil carrying 55.5kg at $47.40. Hard to have.