Races ORX Te Rapa - NZ

Returns from a 33-day let-up. Most recently raced on the pace when 2nd of 13 at Taupo on December 28 over 1800m, slow going nose behind Star Warrior carrying 57.5kg at $2.90. The run before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 14 at Pukekohe on December 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Dance The Night carrying 57.5kg at $9.90. Nice effort last time. Can go on with it.

Last start 6th of 12 at this track on January 16 over 2100m, on a slow track; 5 len behind My Fair Lily carrying 58.5kg at $7.20. The start before that 9th of 11 at Ellerslie on December 26 over 2100m, slow going 7 len behind Reliable Squeeze with 57kg at $8.80. Had to contend with a wide alley at his latest run and finished sixth over 2100m at this track.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 12 at this track on January 16 over 2100m, on a slow track; 3 len behind My Fair Lily with 58.5kg at $5.50. The start before that 4th of 9 at Te Aroha on January 3 over 1600m, in the wet; 8 len behind Horrie with 58.5kg at $3.30. Can improve again. Rates highly on best form and can feature.

At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Pukekohe on January 18 over 2200m, slow going 4 len behind Pure Bars carrying 58.5kg at $2.60. Before that 3rd of 13 at Taupo on December 28 over 1800m, on a slow track; neck behind Star Warrior carrying 58.5kg at $7.30. Has ability and can atone.

Most recently 10th of 12 at this track on January 16 over 2100m, slow going 7 len behind My Fair Lily carrying 58.5kg at $34.90. The start before that 4th of 8 at Tauranga on December 12 over 2100m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Vendabelle with 58.5kg at $6.90. Not keen on his chances.

At the latest run second last of 12 at this track on January 16 over 2100m, slow going 9 len behind My Fair Lily with 58.5kg at $48.60. The start before that 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. Tested again.

Most recently 7th of 9 at Te Aroha on January 3 over 1600m, on heavy track; 21 len behind Horrie with 55.5kg at $20.10. Before that 8th of 14 at Tauranga on December 12 over 1500m, slow going 7 len behind Tagalomu carrying 58.5kg at $24.90. Expect he will make amends.

Last start 5th of 13 at Ellerslie in the LR Gingernuts Salver on January 11 over 2100m, 1.0 len behind Ammirati carrying 57kg at $10.10. The race before that second last of 10 at Ellerslie on January 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Towering Vision carrying 56kg at $6.50. Encouraging effort last start. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.

At the latest run 8th of 13 at Ellerslie in the LR Gingernuts Salver on January 11 over 2100m, 2.5 len behind Ammirati carrying 57kg at $17.70. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 14 at Matamata on December 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Los Santos carrying 57.5kg at $7.70. Hard to beat on his best form.

Most recently 2nd of 12 at this track on January 16 over 2100m, slow going 0.8 len behind My Fair Lily with 58kg at $17.70. Before that 4th of 10 at Tauranga on January 2 over 2100m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Golden Jacket with 56.5kg at $13. Hard to get excited about her chances.

Last start 5th of 8 at Ruakaka on January 6 over 2100m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Dream Maker with 56.5kg at $8.20. The race before that 4th of 11 at Ruakaka on December 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Relentless carrying 56.5kg at $20.50. Others make much more appeal.

Second run back. First-up after six months ran last of 12 at Tauranga on January 2 over 1500m, slow going 11 len behind Classic Champagne with 55.5kg at $61.40. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 4th of 14 at Te Aroha on June 2 over 1600m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Eloise with 56.5kg at $23.20. Can do much better this time with the run under her belt.

Most recently 6th of 8 at Matamata on January 23 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Cease And Desist with 56.5kg at $22.50. The race before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind Clear Conscience with 57.5kg at $15.80. Strong contender on her best form.

Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 12 at Ellerslie in the G2 Sir Patrick Hogan (Royal) Stakes on January 1 over 2000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Ohope Wins with 56.5kg at $44.20. The race before that eased back early on 7th of 12 at this track on December 20 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Julianus with 55kg at $5.70. Will be harder to beat this time.