Races ORM Te Rapa - NZ

Second-up. First-up after five months 6th of 13 at Trentham 3yo SWP on March 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Lady Iris with 56.5kg at $5.70. Previously second-up favourite; won by 0.8 len at Wanganui May 31 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Country Salon carrying 54kg at $16. Anticipating a big run.

Resuming after a nine weeks break. Finished off last campaign third of 17 at Ellerslie in the G1 Nz Oaks February 21 over 2400m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Ohope Wins with 56.5kg at $5.70. On debut fourth of 11 at Tauranga January 2 over 1400m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Rising Wind carrying 55kg at $3.60. Everything points to a positive return.

Raced twice to date. At debut, eased back early on 8th of 11 at Matamata on March 22 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Typhoon Lucy with 57kg at $9.60. Second-up 2nd of 7 at Waverley on April 10 over 1650m, on a slow track; 0.1 len behind Vanilla Storm carrying 58kg at $10.90. Progressive type with more to offer.

Most recently 5th of 16 at Ellerslie on April 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Solid Gold carrying 58kg at $86.70. The race before that failed to make an impression; 8th of 12 at Pukekohe on March 13 over 2100m, on a slow track; 7 len behind She Suits Herself with 55kg at $9.40. Nicely placed and should give a good account.

Returns from a 34-day let-up. Last start eased back early on 6th of 11 at Matamata on March 22 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Frozen Fortune carrying 58kg at $17.40. The race before that 3rd of 13 at Te Aroha on March 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Ballbeena carrying 58kg at $49.20. Nicely placed and is worth including.

Comes here off a 56-day let-up. Most recently second last of 7 at Matamata on February 28 over 1600m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Circus Trix with 52kg at $60.90. The race before that ran last of 9 at Matamata on February 14 over 1400m, on a wet track; 16 len behind Bolli Belle with 56.5kg at $81.50. Out of his depth.

Most recently ran on from midfield and won by a 0.1 len at Waverley April 10 over 1650m in soft going defeating Silver Patch carrying 54.5kg at $4.10. The run before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at Waverley on March 18 over 1400m, 2 len behind Trafalgar with 54.5kg at $5.70. Has upside and a nice barrier helps.

Recent form sound. At the latest run won by a 0.4 len at Avondale April 8 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Random Miss with 56kg at $3.40. Before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Matamata on March 11 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Rumours with 57kg at $13.90. Going well. Can improve further and is worth following up.

Last start 8th of 10 at Ellerslie on April 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind La Diem carrying 55kg at $19.60. The run before that second last of 11 at Ellerslie 3yo SWP on March 7 over 1500m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Confesara carrying 55kg at $21.90. Has ability and is expected to do much better.

Second-up. First-up after four months raced on the pace when 2nd of 12 at Matamata on March 22 over 1400m, slow going 0.8 len behind Artamos carrying 57kg at $3.70. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 14 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Ploy with 55kg at $5.40. Solid top-three chance.