Races ORM Te Rapa - NZ

Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 14 at Otaki on April 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; nose behind Lerado carrying 59.5kg at $2.70. Before that 4th of 10 at Matamata on March 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Mille Grazie with 59.5kg at $2.50. Expected to be very competitive.

Most recently 5th of 15 at Ellerslie in the G3 ARC Championship Stakes on April 18 over 2100m, slow going 4 len behind Solid Gold with 57kg at $17.20. Before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 10 at Ellerslie on April 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind La Diem carrying 57kg at $10.80. Definite winning chance. Sure to be thereabouts.

Most recently took up a position near the tail 3rd of 17 at Ellerslie on April 18 over 1600m, slow going 1.4 len behind Super Fly with 57kg at $22.70. Before that 6th of 16 at Ellerslie on April 4 over 1500m, slow going 2.25 len behind Sweet Smile carrying 59kg at $26.10. Can feature in the finish.

Third-up today. First-up ran last of 10 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1400m, 13 len behind Master Fay carrying 53kg at $57. Last start second last of 16 at Ellerslie on April 4 over 1500m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Sweet Smile with 59kg at $33.50. Can't recommend on that form, looking to others.

Racing first-up today. Not seen since winning won by nose this track July 26 over 1600m on heavy track defeating Reecetherageese carrying 58.5kg at $2.40. On debut third of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic May 21 over 1300m, 1.2 len behind Shamus Enigma carrying 57.5kg at $4.30. Everything points to a bright return.

Second run back. First-up after three months 6th of 14 at this track on April 17 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Prudentia carrying 58.5kg at $12. Previously second-up 11th of 16 at Ellerslie on October 18 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Summerston with 59.5kg at $22.40. Has won second up before and should do much better.

Second run back. First-up after four months second last of 14 at this track on April 17 over 1300m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Prudentia carrying 55.5kg at $16.50. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Matamata on October 17 over 1600m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Berry Brown with 58.5kg at $7.20. Fitter and ready for sharp improvement.

Last start 4th of 14 at Otaki on April 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Lerado with 55kg at $7.40. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Trentham on March 21 over 2100m, slow going 1.75 len behind Helluvah Return carrying 58kg at $6. Cannot be dismissed.

Second run back. First-up after four months ran last of 8 at Te Aroha on March 28 over 1400m, on heavy track; 19 len behind What A Yarn with 58.5kg at $15.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Arawa Park on August 13 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 0.5 len behind Go Easy with 58.5kg at $55.60. Fitter but hard to see him featuring.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 6th of 12 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1400m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Unwritten carrying 56kg at $11.70. Second run from a spell favourite; won by a 0.3 len at Avondale April 8 over 1600m in heavy going defeating Lagisquet carrying 58kg at $2.40. Major player on best form.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 10 at Te Aroha on March 28 over 1400m, in the wet; 7 len behind Lachie with 53kg at $21. Second run from a spell second last of 14 at Ellerslie on April 18 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind Sweet Smile carrying 53.5kg at $55.10. Not keen on her chances.

At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 17 at Ellerslie on April 18 over 1600m, slow going 0.8 len behind Super Fly carrying 56.5kg at $26.30. The start before that 5th of 8 at Te Aroha on March 28 over 1600m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Florenza carrying 54.5kg at $6.60. Good job last start and has top-three aspirations.

Second run back. First-up after four months made ground from midfield; 5th of 17 at Ellerslie on April 18 over 1600m, slow going 2 len behind Super Fly carrying 57kg at $37.20. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 2200m, head behind Khando with 56.5kg at $6.20. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.

At the latest run raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 17 at Ellerslie on April 18 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Super Fly carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Matamata on March 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Mille Grazie carrying 56kg at $6.50. Great chance to atone.

Second-up. First-up after 16 months 7th of 14 at this track on April 17 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Prudentia with 57kg at $42. Previously second-up 4th of 13 at Arawa Park on November 19 2024 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Eparaima with 55kg at $26.40. Will need this run.

First-up. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway January 24 over 2000m, on heavy track; 17 len behind Ayteem with 54.5kg at $5.10. First up last campaign seventh of 15 at Avondale November 6 over 1400m, soft track; 8 len behind Road To Paris carrying 56.5kg at $28.20. Maybe later.

Comes here off a 57-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 11 at Te Aroha on March 6 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Victorious Warrior carrying 55.5kg at $13.70. The start before that 9th of 11 at Trentham on January 31 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Hoorah Henry with 56.5kg at $12.60. Prepared to overlook.