Races ORX Te Rapa - NZ

Second run back. First-up after two months favourite; ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a 0.3 len at Pukekohe January 18 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Lunaman with 56.5kg at $1.70. Previously second-up favourite; settled well back; won by a nose at Ellerslie G3 Sunline Vase September 20 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Lollapalooza with 56.5kg at $5.90. Must respect.

Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 37-day let-up. At the latest run settled well back; won by 2.25 len at Ellerslie G2 Sir Patrick Hogan (Royal) Stakes January 1 over 2000m in soft going defeating Origin Of Love carrying 56.5kg at $9.10. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on December 20 over 1600m, slow going 1.75 len behind Julianus with 55kg at $3.40. In form and certainly worth following up.

Most recently 5th of 13 at Ellerslie in the LR Karaka Millions 3yo on January 24 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Well Written with 55kg at $38.30. The start before that won by 0.7 len at Ellerslie January 11 over 1500m defeating Miss Ziggy carrying 55kg at $3.60. Tough to beat on best form.

Form hard to fault. Most recently won by a 0.2 len at Trentham G3 Desert Gold Stakes January 17 over 1600m in soft going defeating Waimea Bay with 56.5kg at $3.70. The run before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 11 at Ellerslie in the G2 Eight Carat Classic on December 26 over 1600m, slow going 1.5 len behind Tellum with 56.5kg at $25.60. In form and expected to measure up again.

Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. Most recently favourite; won by 0.6 len at Waverley January 28 over 1650m on a soft track defeating Inchigeelagh Lass with 55.5kg at $2.30. Before that favourite; won by 3.5 len at this track January 16 over 1400m in soft going defeating Chica carrying 55kg at $3.60. Can feature with the right run.

Recent form sound. Last start favourite; won by 0.9 len at Matamata January 23 over 2000m in soft going defeating Summer In London with 55kg at $1.60. The start before that 3rd of 12 at Ellerslie in the G2 Sir Patrick Hogan (Royal) Stakes on January 1 over 2000m, slow going 2.5 len behind Ohope Wins carrying 56.5kg at $14.50. Key chance capable of going on with it.

At the latest run 5th of 11 at Trentham in the G3 Desert Gold Stakes on January 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Fairy Dream with 56.5kg at $23.90. The race before that ran last of 11 at Ellerslie in the G2 Eight Carat Classic on December 26 over 1600m, slow going 14 len behind Tellum with 56.5kg at $55.80. Would have to improve.

Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Last start 6th of 12 at Ellerslie in the G2 Sir Patrick Hogan (Royal) Stakes on January 1 over 2000m, slow going 3 len behind Ohope Wins carrying 56.5kg at $7.30. The run before that got back early 6th of 11 at Ellerslie in the G2 Eight Carat Classic on December 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Tellum with 56.5kg at $20.50. Looks tested.

At the latest run favourite; came from midfield and won by 3.5 len at Matamata January 23 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Captain Stan carrying 55kg at $1.40. The start before that 8th of 11 at Ellerslie in the G2 Eight Carat Classic on December 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Tellum with 56.5kg at $23.90. One of the contenders.

Dual acceptor. Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, came from midfield and won by a 0.1 len at Ruakaka January 6 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Victor Tango carrying 55kg at $3.50. Second-up eased back early on 7th of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway in the LR TARANAKI OAKS PRELUDE on January 24 over 1800m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Acer carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. Hard to fault best form and can measure up.

Since last start has been an effortless trial winner at Pukekohe over 1100 on January 20. Last start 5th of 12 at Ellerslie in the G2 Sir Patrick Hogan (Royal) Stakes on January 1 over 2000m, slow going 2.75 len behind Ohope Wins with 56.5kg at $59.70. Start before second of 12 at Ellerslie December 11 over 1600m, soft track; 1.3 len behind Day One carrying 55.5kg at $42.80. Looks tested in this field.

Most recently 3rd of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway in the LR TARANAKI OAKS PRELUDE on January 24 over 1800m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Acer carrying 56.5kg at $17.70. The start before that 2nd of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 27 over 1800m, slow going 0.5 len behind Los Salsero carrying 55.5kg at $5.40. Looking to others.