Races ORX Te Rapa - NZ

Last start won by 0.9 len at Pukekohe January 18 over 1300m on a rain affected track defeating Hard Roca carrying 55.5kg at $5.20. The run before that led to the turn then faded 6th of 10 at Ellerslie on January 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Romilly with 57kg at $13.10. Expect another forward showing.

Form hard to fault. Returns from a 30-day let-up. At the latest run won by 0.6 len at Tauranga January 8 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Tristar carrying 58kg at $3.40. The start before that 2nd of 14 at this track on December 13 over 1200m, slow going nose behind Britannia Gold with 56.5kg at $10.30. Found his best form now. Big chance.

Is first-up after a break of eight months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second of 8 at this track May 31 over 1400m, in the wet; 0.5 len behind Whiskey 'N Roses with 53kg at $9.60. First up last campaign seventh of 13 at this track April 13 over 1200m, soft track; 3 len behind Force Of Nature with 55kg at $7.80. Expecting her to hit the ground running this campaign.

Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 14 at this track on December 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Britannia Gold with 58.5kg at $7.20. Second run from a spell 2nd in a small field at Tauranga on January 8 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind When Stars Align with 56kg at $4.10. Expected to be very competitive.

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start sat on the pace before fading 10th of 13 at Trentham in the G3 Anniversary Hcp on January 3 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Khanshe with 53kg at $9.40. The race before that 2nd of 13 at this track on December 13 over 1500m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind She's A Dealer carrying 57.5kg at $6.40. Good enough to make amends.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 13 at Sha Tin May 4 over 1400m, 4 len behind Winning Ovation with 56.5kg at $41. First up last campaign seventh of 14 at Sha Tin November 24 2024 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Sky Trust carrying 60.5kg at $20. Resumes after a recent trial win. Expecting a positive return.

Second-up. First-up after 11 months 4th of 11 at Wanganui on January 10 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Cooper carrying 55kg at $6.40. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Taupo on October 11 2024 over 1100m, in the wet; 0.8 len behind Dragon Biscuit carrying 59.5kg at $1.70. Key runner who should run well.

Form hard to fault. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Pukekohe on January 18 over 1300m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Perfect Dividends with 58kg at $4.60. The start before that favourite; won by 1.75 len at Taupo December 28 over 1300m on a rain affected track defeating Massive Prince with 60kg at $3.10. Will be hard to beat.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resumes off a 43 day letup. Resuming won by a head at Trentham December 6 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Pete's Pride carrying 54kg at $3.60. Second run from a spell 7th of 11 at Ellerslie on December 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Power Of Three with 57kg at $4.70. Can atone.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign 12th of 14 at Pukekohe December 6 over 1400m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Moxie with 55.5kg at $9.90. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Te Aroha October 22 over 1150m slow track defeating Miss Madridista with 57.5kg at $7.20. This looks a stern test.

Third-up today. Not raced for 43 days. First-up 3rd of 12 at Ellerslie on November 29 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Sweynesday carrying 54.5kg at $4. Last start 2nd of 11 at Ellerslie on December 26 over 1200m, slow going neck behind Power Of Three with 55.5kg at $2.20. Should be ready to show her best. Key chance expected to feature.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation by nose Ruakaka June 29 2024 over 1200m defeating Dancing Dream carrying 57.5kg at $4.30. First up last campaign tenth of 14 at Pukekohe June 1 2024 over 1200m, in the wet; 7 len behind Hey Hey Baby carrying 59kg at $6.70. Will take great benefit from this outing.

Recent form sound. Comes off a 30 day let-up. At the latest run won by 1.4 len at Tauranga January 8 over 1200m in soft going defeating Butterfield with 57.5kg at $3.20. The run before that 4th of 12 at this track on December 13 over 1300m, slow going 3.5 len behind Golden Wings with 57.5kg at $8. Back in winning form and can go on with it now.

Racing first-up today. Not seen since winning post a big 4 len win. Wanganui November 29 over 1340m slow track defeating Only The Lonely carrying 57kg at $5.90. On debut third of 7 at New Plymouth Raceway October 24 over 1200m, on heavy track; 0.9 len behind Thorax with 56.5kg at $5.80. Sure to be ready to run a forward race.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run got back early 2nd in a small field at Trentham on January 17 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Oneira carrying 54kg at $3.70. The race before that 3rd of 11 at Ellerslie on December 26 over 1200m, slow going 1.1 len behind Power Of Three carrying 55kg at $11. One of the leading chances.

Most recently 7th of 10 at Ellerslie on January 11 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Flanagan with 54.5kg at $16.70. The run before that won by a nose at this track December 20 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Chaource with 56.5kg at $4.20. Prepared to overlook.

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic September 24 over 1550m, 3 len behind La Querida carrying 55.5kg at $9.80. First up last campaign ran last of 9 at Ellerslie April 9 over 1200m, soft track; 7 len behind Pizarro with 54kg at $27.20. Later on perhaps.

Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after eight months 7th of 9 at Tauranga on January 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Takeshi carrying 54.5kg at $11.60. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at this track on May 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Acapelago with 58kg at $5.70. Others are preferred.

First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at Cranbourne Bm66 October 31 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Miss Playlounge with 56.5kg at $15. First up last campaign second last of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Bm66 September 10 over 1300m, 12 len behind She's Pretty Rich carrying 58.5kg at $17. Will improve on whatever she does in this.

At the latest run 6th of 10 at Pukekohe on January 18 over 1300m, slow going 4 len behind Perfect Dividends carrying 55kg at $10.70. Before that raced on the pace before fading ran last of 15 at Ellerslie on December 26 over 1500m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Rise Companions with 54kg at $27.80. Wait until she returns to form.