Races ORX Te Rapa - NZ

Dual acceptor. Last start raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Ruakaka on January 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Waimea Bay with 57.5kg at $2.80. The race 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. Making headway. Key runner.

Lining up for just third start. At debut, 2nd of 11 at Tauranga on January 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Panther carrying 57kg at $5.50. Second-up 3rd of 8 at this track on January 16 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Glam Award with 57.5kg at $2.60. Impressive of late. Close to a win and gets his chance this time.

Dual acceptor. Raced twice 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. Nicely placed to open his account.

First start. By leading sire Pierro out of St Issey. Won a trial at Te Awamutu over 1150m November 18 then followed up with a Was second in a 1100m barrier trial on December 16 at Avondale. Has the pedigree so could play a major role without surprising.

Three-year-old gelding (Peltzer - Majestic Flute) has trialled on four occasions leading into today's race. Was second in a 1100m trial on January 13 at Tauranga. Prepared to risk first time out.

At debut, 8th of 11 at Ruakaka on January 6 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Zivou carrying 57kg at $13.70. Cannot recommend on what we have seen so far.

Last start 7th of 12 at Ruakaka on January 6 over 1400m, slow going 0.5 len behind Autumn Glory carrying 53kg at $3.10. The start before that 2nd of 8 at Ruakaka on December 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Cheerio with 52kg at $5.50. Encouraging effort last start. Will take plenty of beating.

Was well-supported at debut, 3rd of 9 at Tauranga on January 8 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Sarti carrying 55kg at $1.40. Rates highly and can break through.

Was well-supported at debut, in a small field at Te Aroha on January 3 over 1150m, on a wet track; 14 len behind Velvet Blue carrying 55.5kg at $3.60. Well backed that day so the confidence wasn't far off the mark.

Three-year-old filly making debut by Almanzor out of Rosa Carolina. Won a barrier trial at Tauranga over 1100m January 13. Drawn wide which doesn't help. Looks all set to run well.

Was well-supported at debut, ran last in a small field at Te Aroha on January 3 over 1150m, on a wet track; 44 len behind Velvet Blue with 55.5kg at $2.70. Expected to improve sharply.

Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 13 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1150m, 9 len behind Drops Of God carrying 55kg at $10.40. Second run from a spell ran last of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 31 over 1400m, on a wet track; 23 len behind Belles Boom carrying 55.5kg at $10.90. Wait until she produces the goods on race day.

Three-year-old filly making debut by Turn Me Loose out of Scorpio. Fifth at Te Rapa in a 1100m trial on September 23 then followed up with a sixth at Tauranga in a 950m trial on January 13. Worth watching for any market moves.

Filly by Ace High making her first appearance. Runner-up in a Tauranga trial over 1300m on January 13. Won't find this an easy assignment.

Shane Crawford trained three-year-old colt lining up for first race start. Comfortable trial winner. Good draw will assist chances. Aided by a nice alley so worth watching for any market confidence.

Dual acceptor. Jumped at big odds at debut, ran last of 11 at Tauranga on January 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Panther carrying 54kg at $44.30. Won a Tauranga trial over 950m on January 13. Has winning claims with the benefit of that run.

Dual acceptor. Raced twice to date. At debut, 5th of 11 at Ruakaka on January 6 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Zivou with 55kg at $22.90. Second-up 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. Nicely placed to get off the mark this time.

Dual acceptor. Resuming after a 12 weeks break. 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 heavy track; 5 len behind Kygo Star with 55.5kg at $46.60. Expecting a positive return.

Dual acceptor. Gelding by Contributer making his first appearance. Was runner-up in a trial at Taupo on October 30 over 1100m. Beautifully drawn so keep a close eye on any market push.

Dual acceptor. On debut. Three-year-old gelding by Embellish out of Cyndy Rock. At the most recent trial finished fourth on January 13 at Tauranga over 1300m. Tough assignment.