Races ORM Te Rapa - NZ

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at Trentham in the G2 Thorndon Mile January 17 over 1600m, soft track; 8 len behind Doctor Askar with 54.5kg at $27.40. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len Trentham May 17 over 1200m slow track defeating Meritable carrying 58kg at $4.10. Solid return wouldn't surprise.

Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 14 at Otaki in the LR CITY OF NAPIER SPRINT on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Platinum Attack carrying 54kg at $16.90. Previously second-up 11th of 16 at this track in the G3 J Swap Sprint on December 13 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind First Five carrying 57kg at $15.40. Has ability and can improve sharply.

Resuming today after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign fifth of 13 at Matamata in the LR Matamata Cup October 17 over 1600m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Agera with 54.5kg at $11.30. First up last campaign second last of 8 at Trentham March 29 2025 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Slipper Island carrying 58kg at $8.10. Don't underestimate.

Last start 9th of 14 at Otaki in the LR CITY OF NAPIER SPRINT on April 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Platinum Attack carrying 53kg at $17.70. The race before that 3rd of 12 at Trentham in the LR Lightning Hcp on March 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Platinum Attack with 54.5kg at $24.90. Good enough to make amends.

Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second last of 14 at Matamata February 14 over 1500m, on rain affected going; 13 len behind Enrico with 53kg at $9.10. Previous preparation first-up won by head Ellerslie November 29 over 1300m slow track defeating First Five carrying 54kg at $8.40. Shouldn't be far away.

Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 11 at Ellerslie on April 4 over 1300m, slow going 1.4 len behind Cannon Hill with 54kg at $10.80. The race before that came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Master Fay with 54kg at $6.30. Terrific chance to return to form.

At the latest run 8th of 12 at Ellerslie on April 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Charmrose carrying 56kg at $13.60. The start before that ran last of 14 at Tauranga in the G2 Japan Trophy on March 14 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 15 len behind Omega Boy carrying 55kg at $20.90. Likely improver.

Last start 2nd of 10 at this track on April 17 over 1200m, on a wet track; 0.3 len behind Miss Bo Peep carrying 56kg at $3.70. The race before that 5th of 12 at Trentham in the LR Lightning Hcp on March 21 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Platinum Attack with 53kg at $19.10. Excellent prospects in this suitable race.