Races ORX Te Rapa - NZ

Form hard to fault. Returns from a 43-day let-up. Last start won by 1.5 len at Ellerslie G1 Zabeel Classic December 26 over 2000m on a rain affected track defeating Jaarffi carrying 59kg at $10.30. The run before that came from midfield; 4th of 14 at Ballarat in the LR Brat Cup on December 6 over 2000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Berkeley Square carrying 59kg at $4.60. Looks hard to beat again.

Last start 8th of 13 at Ellerslie in the LR FULTON FAMILY STAKES on January 31 over 1500m, slow going 8 len behind Special Sakura carrying 62kg at $2.90. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Ellerslie in the G1 Zabeel Classic on December 26 over 2000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Kingswood carrying 59kg at $3.60. Suited to this trip, so go again.

Racing well recently. Most recently won by a nose at Trentham G2 Thorndon Mile January 17 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Marotiri Molly carrying 53kg at $10.90. The race before that 2nd of 13 at Trentham in the G3 Anniversary Hcp on January 3 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Khanshe carrying 54.5kg at $12.90. Sure to be thereabouts.

Recent form sound. Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Ellerslie in the G3 Queen Elizabeth II Cup (City Of Auckland) on January 1 over 2400m, slow going 2 len behind Santa Catalina carrying 57kg at $9.50. The race before that 3rd of 14 at this track in the G3 Waikato Cup on December 13 over 2400m, slow going long-neck behind Sharp 'N' Smart with 57kg at $7.70. Looks a strong top-three prospect.

Comes off a 49 day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 14 at Trentham in the G3 Manawatu Cup on December 20 over 2300m, slow going 6 len behind Sagunto with 58kg at $6.80. Before that 3rd of 10 at Ellerslie in the G3 Great Northern Challenge Stakes on November 29 over 1600m, slow going long-neck behind Mary Shan with 56kg at $31.50. Looks tested against this line-up.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Comes off a 37 day let-up. First-up got back early 4th of 8 at this track on December 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Pericles with 60kg at $10.90. Second-up 2nd of 11 at Ellerslie in the G2 Rich Hill Mile (ARC George Adams (Tattersall) Hcp) on January 1 over 1600m, slow going neck behind Queen Zou carrying 53kg at $28.40. Looks tested against this line-up.

Resuming after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation by 2.5 len Riccarton Park Synthetic December 5 over 2100m defeating Elegant Lady carrying 58kg at $2.80. When resuming last campaign third of 12 at Riccarton Park November 12 over 2000m, soft track; 1.3 len behind Sunset Boulevard with 54kg at $21.30. Looks tested in this field.

Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 12 at Trentham in the G2 Thorndon Mile on January 17 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Doctor Askar with 58kg at $3.90. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Ellerslie in the G1 Zabeel Classic on December 26 over 2000m, slow going 2 len behind Kingswood with 57kg at $5.60. Give another chance.

Recent form sound. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 16 at Ellerslie in the G3 AOTEAROA CLASSIC on January 24 over 1600m, slow going 0.3 len behind Tuxedo with 55.5kg at $6.90. The run before that won by 0.8 len at this track G2 Lady Norrie (Cal Isuzu) Stakes December 13 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Queen Zou with 57kg at $9.10. Has ability and can measure up.

At the latest run 3rd of 16 at Ellerslie in the G3 AOTEAROA CLASSIC on January 24 over 1600m, slow going 1.1 len behind Tuxedo with 55.5kg at $4.30. The race before that 5th of 9 at Flemington Bm84 on January 10 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Welcometotheshow carrying 54kg at $2. Not far away last start. Can win this with the right run.