Races ORM Te Rapa - NZ

Second-up. First-up after eight months won by 0.6 len at Te Aroha March 28 over 1150m on a heavy track defeating Hankee Alpha with 55.5kg at $6.60. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at this track on April 13 2025 over 1300m, slow going 2.75 len behind Boss 'N' Highheels with 58kg at $11.80. Hat-trick is on the cards. No reason he cannot get the job done again.

Gelding back from a spell of three months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign tenth of 15 at Ellerslie Hcp January 31 over 2200m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Sinhaman carrying 57.5kg at $5.60. Previously first up; second of 8 at Trentham June 7 over 1300m, in the wet; a head behind Sotirio with 53.5kg at $4.20. Draws okay and should be thereabouts.

At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track on April 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Talisker with 57kg at $9.30. The run before that 8th of 11 at Ellerslie on April 4 over 1300m, slow going 2.75 len behind Cannon Hill with 57kg at $27.70. Rates highly and should be prominent.

Recent form sound. Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at Trentham on March 21 over 1600m, slow going 2 len behind Who Knows carrying 56.5kg at $3.30. The race before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 9 at Otaki on February 21 over 1600m, on a slow track; head behind Freddie Time with 54kg at $5.70. An inside barrier is a big advantage. Leading chance.

At the latest run 6th of 10 at this track on April 25 over 1400m, slow going 2.25 len behind Talisker with 55.5kg at $14.80. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at this track on April 17 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Little Bit Of Love with 56kg at $20.70. Can improve on the latest effort and is well-placed to take this out.

Second run back. First-up after four months came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 at this track on April 17 over 1400m, on a wet track; 0.1 len behind Little Bit Of Love with 54kg at $11. Previously second-up 7th of 14 at Arawa Park Rating 75 on October 12 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Smart Love with 58.5kg at $12.10. Winning chance with that run under the belt.

At the latest run 5th of 10 at this track on April 25 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Talisker with 55kg at $6.40. The race before that 4th of 9 at this track on April 17 over 1400m, on heavy track; 0.9 len behind Little Bit Of Love with 55kg at $7.70. Can improve on the latest effort and is a key runner.

Second run back. First-up after three months second last of 10 at this track on April 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Talisker with 54.5kg at $44.30. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 at this track Rating 75 on August 9 over 2100m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Because with 54kg at $4.80. Might find this a bit too tough.

Last start 13th of 16 at Ellerslie in the G3 Easter Handicap on April 18 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Lupo Solitario with 53kg at $29.40. The start before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 16 at Ellerslie on April 4 over 1500m, slow going 1.5 len behind Atmospheric with 59.5kg at $38.70. In a suitable race and shouldn't be far away.

Second-up. First-up after five months raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 9 at this track on April 17 over 1400m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Little Bit Of Love carrying 53.5kg at $28.30. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at this track Hcp on August 23 over 2100m, on heavy track; head behind Drop Of Something carrying 54kg at $9.30. Faces tough test.

Resumes after a break of 11 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation third in a small field at Matamata in the LR MATAMATA KAIMAI STAKES February 14 over 2000m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Diamond Jak carrying 53kg at $13.90. When resuming last campaign 13th of 16 at Ellerslie September 6 over 1300m, soft track; 5 len behind Arabian Songbird with 60kg at $67. Expecting a effective return.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 9th of 11 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1400m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Butterfield carrying 58kg at $18.70. Second-up 5th of 16 at Ellerslie on April 4 over 1500m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Atmospheric with 60.5kg at $59. Capable and should go well.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 8th of 11 at Trentham on March 21 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Riverplate with 59.5kg at $26.70. Second-up 6th of 9 at this track on April 17 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 1.3 len behind Little Bit Of Love carrying 53kg at $25.30. Comes into this in ordinary form. Going okay but others rate better.

Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 14 at Ellerslie on April 18 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Sweet Smile with 58kg at $60.90. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 10 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind The Exponent with 55.5kg at $5.40. Needs something easier.

Second-up. First-up after four months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Waverley on April 10 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind El Jaycee with 57kg at $21.70. Previously second-up 9th of 14 at Pukekohe on November 22 over 2100m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Solidify carrying 59kg at $19.70. Looking to others.