Races ORX Te Rapa - NZ

Gelding back from a spell of six-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic July 23 over 1550m, 3.5 len behind Delz Abeel carrying 57kg at $9.20. Previously first up; third of 13 at this track January 31 over 1400m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Moschino with 58.5kg at $10.80. Definite winning hope.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 10th of 13 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1215m, slow going 4.5 len behind Sugar Schnapps with 58.5kg at $6.20. Last start 8th of 15 at this track on January 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Single Red carrying 58.5kg at $7.30. Hard to beat on his best form.

Was at very long odds at debut, sat behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 12 at Ruakaka on January 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Autumn Glory carrying 58.5kg at $50.50. Looks tested.

At debut, 8th of 14 at Ellerslie on January 11 over 1400m, 3 len behind Atkins with 58.5kg at $17.80. Can break through with that experience under his belt.

Colt by Almanzor facing the starter for the first time. Ran 3rd in a Pukekohe trial over 1100m on January 20. Wait and see what he can do.

Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 11 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1150m, head behind Cosmopolitan with 56.5kg at $3.20. Second-up 6th of 9 at Tauranga on January 8 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Sarti carrying 56.5kg at $10.20. Not a great draw again but represents a major threat.

Third-up today. Resuming got back early 5th of 10 at Ruakaka on December 17 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Chilling Out carrying 56.5kg at $24. Second run from a spell 4th of 14 at Tauranga on January 8 over 1500m, slow going 3.5 len behind Ivy's Dancer carrying 56.5kg at $31.10. Has the job ahead this time.

Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at Tauranga July 6 over 1400m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Sally with 56.5kg at $7. On debut tenth of 14 at Tauranga June 21 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Accentuate carrying 56.5kg at $18.30. Expected to feature.

Second run back. Comes off a 54-day let-up. First-up after four months 11th of 13 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1150m, 15 len behind Drops Of God carrying 55.5kg at $98.10. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at this track on August 23 over 1600m, in the wet; 30 len behind Don's Legacy with 56.5kg at $82.60. Not keen on her prospects.

Third race start today. At very big odds at debut, ran last of 13 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1215m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Sugar Schnapps with 55.5kg at $64.10. Last start 11th of 15 at this track on January 16 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Single Red with 54.5kg at $118.70. Can't see her breaking through for the maiden win this time.

At debut, 5th of 14 at Ellerslie on January 11 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Atkins with 54.5kg at $18.30. Sure to play a major role.

Dual acceptor. Was at big odds at debut, ran last of 11 at Tauranga on January 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Panther with 54kg at $44.30. Won a Tauranga trial over 950m on January 13. Better for that experience and can measure up.

Dual acceptor. Third race start today. At debut, 5th of 11 at Ruakaka on January 6 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Zivou carrying 55kg at $22.90. Last start eased back early on 7th of 13 at Pukekohe on January 18 over 1300m, slow going 4 len behind Starlit Express carrying 55kg at $14.90. Safely held again.

Had two starts to date. At debut, ran last of 7 at Matamata on December 19 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Red Pearl carrying 56kg at $8.20. Last start 7th of 15 at this track on January 16 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Single Red with 55kg at $29.60. Steps up a level but she looks an improver worth another chance.

Dual acceptor. Last start second last of 11 at Pukekohe on January 18 over 1300m, slow going 8 len behind Gallinda with 58.5kg at $24.70. The race before that second last of 11 at Ruakaka on December 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Relentless carrying 58.5kg at $24.10. Needs to improve sharply.

Dual acceptor. Comes off a 41 day let-up. At the latest run eased back early on 9th of 12 at this track on December 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Julianus carrying 56.5kg at $30. The race before that 12th of 14 at Pukekohe on December 6 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Dance The Night with 56.5kg at $33.50. Doesn't make any appeal.

Dual acceptor. At the latest run 7th of 9 at Tauranga on January 8 over 1200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Sarti carrying 58.5kg at $130.10. The race before that ran last of 12 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1150m, 55 len behind King's English carrying 58.5kg at $140.50. Can't see him breaking through for the maiden win this time.

Dual acceptor. At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Ruakaka on January 6 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Waimea Bay with 57.5kg at $2.80. The run before that 5th of 12 at Ellerslie on December 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Day One with 57.5kg at $7.60. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.

Dual acceptor. Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, 7th of 11 at Trentham on December 14 over 1200m, 7 len behind Precipice with 57kg at $3.30. Second-up 4th of 11 at Ruakaka on January 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Zivou carrying 57kg at $6.70. Further improvement likely and should be prominent.

Dual acceptor. Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation sixth of 15 at Avondale November 6 over 1600m, soft track; 4 len behind Protheatrics with 56kg at $16.50. On debut ninth of 13 at Avondale 3yo Mdn-Sw October 8 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Kygo Star with 55.5kg at $46.60. Expecting a strong run fresh.