Races ORP Te Rapa - NZ

Second-up. First-up after four months 5th of 10 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Vieni Su with 58kg at $16.90. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1300m, slow going 1.3 len behind Osteria with 57kg at $22. Rates highly and should improve.

Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign ninth of 13 at Ellerslie in the LR Krka Mill 3yo January 24 over 1600m, soft track; 14 len behind Well Written with 55kg at $47.70. On debut second of 11 at Taupo August 17 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 0.5 len behind Carsolio with 54kg at $13.70. Winning hope in a suitable contest.

Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Matamata on March 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.1 len behind Mille Grazie with 58.5kg at $9.40. Before that sat on the pace before fading 8th of 11 at Ellerslie on March 7 over 1500m, slow going 3 len behind Confesara carrying 57kg at $30.30. In form and will be hard to beat.

Third-up today. First-up 4th of 8 at this track on February 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Miss Jones carrying 57kg at $32.60. Second-up ran on from midfield and won by a 0.3 len at Pukekohe April 1 over 1400m in the wet defeating Centurial with 58.5kg at $4.60. Sure to measure up here.

Mare back from a spell of three months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 11 at this track January 16 over 1600m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Another Floozie with 59kg at $4.10. When resuming last campaign second of 8 at this track September 14 over 1300m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Smart Love with 59kg at $10.30. Can run a bold race.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation winning won by 1.75 len Matamata December 19 over 2000m slow track defeating Rocky Balboa with 58.5kg at $2.70. On debut ninth of 12 at Tauranga October 1 over 1400m, soft track; 8 len behind Reckoning with 58.5kg at $12.20. Shows promise and worth following up.

At the latest run led but faded 3rd of 8 at Te Aroha on March 28 over 1400m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind What A Yarn with 57kg at $8. The run before that ran last of 11 at Matamata on March 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 17 len behind Midori Glory carrying 55kg at $62.60. Other preferred.

Second-up. First-up after five months 7th of 11 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Charmrose with 54.5kg at $9. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Cranbourne Bm66 on October 31 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Miss Playlounge with 56.5kg at $15. Rates highly and is among the leading hopes.

Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 12 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1200m, in the wet; 0.7 len behind Nedelin with 55kg at $5.10. The start before that 4th of 12 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1400m, on a wet track; 2.25 len behind Unwritten carrying 54.5kg at $6.20. Shapes as a key runner.

Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation winning by nose Pukekohe October 29 over 1600m on heavy track defeating Bharnstorm carrying 56.5kg at $16. On debut second last of 11 at this track August 9 over 1300m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Rocking with 56.5kg at $49.10. Might be better off following this outing.

Resuming after a break of 15 months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Tauranga January 27 2025 over 1600m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Ever Charm with 55.5kg at $7. First up last campaign ran last of 8 at Ellerslie October 26 2024 over 1200m, 8 len behind Mafia Mamma carrying 59kg at $11.70. Will take great benefit from this run.

Resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last campaign winning by head Cambridge Synthetic August 20 over 1550m defeating Voice Of Ohio with 56kg at $2.70. On debut third of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic June 4 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Mulan Ardeche carrying 56.5kg at $15. Expecting a positive return.

Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at Tauranga January 8 over 1500m, soft track; 3 len behind God Of Eros carrying 56.5kg at $5.40. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 1.3 len Taupo September 17 over 1400m slow track defeating Luvabeel carrying 57.5kg at $5.90. Can play a major role.

Second run back. First-up after nine months 5th of 12 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1400m, on a wet track; 2.75 len behind Unwritten carrying 56kg at $16.90. Previously second-up 11th of 16 at Ellerslie 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 7 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Matzden with 56.5kg at $30.30. Prefer others.

Second-up. First-up after eight months 5th of 12 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Nedelin carrying 58kg at $21.70. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Ruakaka on August 2 over 1300m, slow going 5 len behind Dancing Dream carrying 59kg at $8.40. Looking to others.

Second run back. First-up after nine months 8th of 12 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1200m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Nedelin carrying 54.5kg at $11.80. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Otaki in the LR Ryder Stakes on July 26 over 1200m, on heavy track; 14 len behind Platinum Diamond carrying 55kg at $7. Rates highly and should do much better.

Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 6 len at Tauherenikau March 5 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Just A Drop carrying 56.5kg at $4.10. Last start 6th of 11 at Hawera on March 25 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind London carrying 57kg at $3.70. Has ability but looks tested again.

Dual acceptor. Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after 13 months sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 11 at Te Aroha on March 6 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Victorious Warrior with 59kg at $27.60. Previously second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.5 len at New Plymouth Raceway November 22 2024 over 2000m on a soft track defeating Please Sir carrying 58.5kg at $4.40. Is a second up winner in the past but looks tested again.