Races ORP Te Rapa - NZ

Most recently 4th of 13 at Trentham on March 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Lady Iris carrying 57kg at $19.40. The race before that second last of 12 at Ellerslie in the G3 Uncle Remus on February 21 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Belle Cheval carrying 57kg at $21.10. Strong top-three hope.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Comes off a 54 day let-up. First-up 2nd of 7 at Trentham on January 31 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Cheerio carrying 56kg at $3.50. Second-up in a small field at Taupo on February 22 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Lady Iris with 57kg at $3.50. Among the better chances.

Second-up. First-up after two months came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Platinum Pantheon carrying 54kg at $12.60. Previously second-up won by 1.5 len at Te Aroha November 11 over 1150m on a soft track defeating Deprive with 55.5kg at $6. Back in good shape and is definitely worth including.

Most recently second last of 13 at Trentham on March 28 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Lady Iris carrying 56kg at $23.90. The race before that second last of 9 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1200m, on a wet track; 16 len behind Platinum Pantheon carrying 56kg at $11.60. Can turn things around.

Recent form sound. Most recently tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 11 at Trentham on March 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Katamuku with 56kg at $5.30. The start before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 10 at Pukekohe on February 25 over 1400m, slow going 0.2 len behind Glance carrying 56.5kg at $2.10. Likely to feature.

Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. Comes off a 34 day let-up. Last start 4th of 9 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1200m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Platinum Pantheon with 55kg at $7.10. The run before that 2nd of 7 at Matamata on February 14 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.75 len behind Scolera carrying 57kg at $7.40. Don't underestimate.

Third-up today. First-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Taupo on February 22 over 1100m, 1.1 len behind Party Time with 56kg at $3.30. Last start favourite; won by 4 len at Matamata March 22 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Petite Rocher carrying 56kg at $1.90. Solid credentials and should be included.

Comes off a 41 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 14 at Ellerslie in the LR Nzb Kiwi on March 7 over 1500m, 21 len behind Well Written carrying 55kg at $188.20. The run before that 8th of 12 at Ellerslie in the G3 Uncle Remus on February 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Belle Cheval carrying 55kg at $17.90. Capable of sharp improvement.

Resuming. Only had one start last campaign 6th of 10 at Tauranga on January 8 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Bellarista with 55.5kg at $9. Won previous preparation first up came from midfield and won by 2 len at Taupo October 10 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Woman In Charge carrying 55.5kg at $17.90. Capable of a bold showing.

Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 5th of 11 at Matamata on March 11 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Midori Glory carrying 55.5kg at $19.70. Last start 7th of 12 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Nedelin carrying 54kg at $22.40. Useful type but happy enough to avoid.