Races ORX Te Rapa - NZ

Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 14 at Ellerslie on January 11 over 1400m, 2 len behind Atkins with 58.5kg at $20.20. The start before that 3rd of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Wild At Heart with 58.5kg at $6.60. This looks the ideal assignment.

Comes off a 42 day let-up. Most recently second last of 9 at Matamata on December 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Our Lurrina with 58.5kg at $20.20. The run before that did the work up front then tired 8th of 10 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1000m, 3 len behind Karyon carrying 55.5kg at $7.30. Willing to give him another chance.

Last start 5th of 11 at Pukekohe on January 18 over 1300m, slow going 2 len behind Gallinda carrying 57.5kg at $33.50. Before that eased back early on 6th of 10 at Taupo on December 28 over 1100m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Written Glow with 58.5kg at $63.60. Hard to see him improving enough to trouble this field.

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign eighth of 13 at Matamata October 17 over 1400m, in the wet; 6 len behind Bradley carrying 58.5kg at $31.60. First up last campaign tenth of 12 at Tauranga October 1 over 1400m, soft track; 25 len behind Savvysuper with 58.5kg at $9.90. Doubt he will have much to offer first up.

Lining up for just third start. At debut, raced on the pace before fading ran last of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 31 over 1400m, in the wet; 24 len behind Oh Maimai carrying 57.5kg at $13. Second-up 9th of 11 at Ruakaka on January 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Zivou with 58.5kg at $56.80. Prefer in something a little easier.

Three-year-old gelding (Tarzino - Spice Temple) has trialled on three occasions leading into today's race. Fourth over 1100m in a Tauranga trial on January 13. Prepared to risk on what he has shown.

Dual acceptor. Three-year-old gelding (Contributer - Little Haast). Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott has him ready for this with five recent trials leading in today's debut. Runner-up in a Taupo trial over 1100m on October 30. Worth including.

Last start 5th of 11 at Tauranga on January 2 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Panther carrying 56.5kg at $12.70. The race before that 5th of 10 at Ellerslie on December 11 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Fleeting Star with 57.5kg at $11.90. Worth including.

Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 11 at Tauranga on December 12 over 1200m, slow going neck behind Belle Noire carrying 56.5kg at $17.20. Second-up from last on the turn 8th of 11 at Tauranga on January 2 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Rising Wind carrying 56.5kg at $7. Should be at her top now and is among the leading chances.

Third-up today. Resumes off a 50 day letup. First-up 4th of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 21 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Miss Anna Lee carrying 55.5kg at $8.80. Last start failed to make an impression; ran last of 10 at Ellerslie on December 11 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind Fleeting Star with 56.5kg at $33.80. Has been out of the money recently but finds the right race this time and gets her chance to feature.

Was at big odds at debut, second last of 9 at Tauranga on January 8 over 1200m, slow going 11 len behind Sarti with 56.5kg at $33.10. Doubt she will trouble these.

At the latest run 6th of 10 at Ruakaka on January 6 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Andahar carrying 56.5kg at $72.90. The race before that 8th of 10 at Avondale on November 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Oppenheimer with 53.5kg at $78.50. Tested again.

Was well in the market at debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at Wanganui on January 10 over 1340m, 0.1 len behind Think I Got Cha carrying 52kg at $4.80. Strong winning chance.

At debut, 6th of 9 at Matamata on December 19 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Our Lurrina carrying 55kg at $14.40. Doubt she will trouble these.

Dual acceptor. Most recently second last of 11 at Pukekohe on January 18 over 1300m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Gallinda carrying 58.5kg at $24.70. The race before that second last of 11 at Ruakaka on December 17 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Relentless with 58.5kg at $24.10. Has the job ahead.

Dual acceptor. Comes off a 41 day let-up. At the latest run got back early 9th of 12 at this track on December 20 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Julianus with 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. Happy to risk.

Dual acceptor. Last start 7th of 9 at Tauranga on January 8 over 1200m, slow going 10 len behind Sarti with 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. Unlikely to threaten.

Dual acceptor. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Ruakaka on January 6 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Waimea Bay carrying 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 carrying 57.5kg at $7.60. One of the chief contenders.

Dual acceptor. Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, 7th of 11 at Trentham on December 14 over 1200m, 7 len behind Precipice carrying 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 with 57kg at $6.70. Has upside and can play a big role.

Dual acceptor. Resuming. Finished off last campaign 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, in the wet; 5 len behind Kygo Star with 55.5kg at $46.60. Capable of a bold return.