Races ORM Te Rapa - NZ

At the latest run 8th of 14 at this track on April 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Part Time Lover carrying 57.5kg at $11.10. Before that raced on the pace before fading 9th of 11 at Ellerslie on April 4 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Cannon Hill carrying 54kg at $14.80. Won't be far away.

Comes off a 43 day let-up. At the latest run from last on the turn 9th of 11 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Charmrose carrying 59kg at $21.70. The run before that won by a 0.1 len at Tauranga March 14 over 1400m in the wet defeating Oppenheimer carrying 55kg at $23.60. Might struggle again.

Most recently won by a 0.3 len at Otaki April 11 over 1600m in soft going defeating Coulthard carrying 56kg at $8.90. Before that 8th of 13 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Lupo Solitario carrying 56.5kg at $23.50. In form and is a solid top-three hope.

Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 14 at Ellerslie on April 18 over 1400m, slow going 0.6 len behind Sweet Smile with 57.5kg at $4.70. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Te Aroha on March 28 over 1150m, on a wet track; 0.6 len behind Cleat carrying 53kg at $1.60. Expected to be in the finish again.

Comes off a 43 day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 13 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1600m, 0.6 len behind Lupo Solitario with 57kg at $10.50. Before that eased back early on 8th of 13 at Ellerslie on March 7 over 1600m, slow going 2.75 len behind Top Shelf carrying 57.5kg at $15.90. Making headway. Rates highly and expected to run well again.

Second-up today. Last run 6th of 10 at this track on April 17 over 1200m, in the wet; 3 len behind Miss Bo Peep carrying 57.5kg at $18.90. At only start last preparation 8th of 16 at Ellerslie on September 6 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Arabian Songbird with 58kg at $13.10. Second up record is sound but others rate better.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 11 at this track December 20 over 2100m, soft track; 6 len behind Roctave with 57kg at $11.30. Previously first up; fifth of 8 at this track September 14 over 1300m, in the wet; 6 len behind Smart Love carrying 55kg at $9.90. Can't enthuse.

Second run back. First-up after three months raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.5 len at Te Aroha March 28 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Shining Pearl carrying 59.5kg at $5.40. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Pukekohe on November 8 over 1500m, 0.8 len behind Pax Mundi carrying 59.5kg at $10.10. Can go on with it. A repeat performance is on the cards.

Recent form sound. Last start won by 1.75 len at Waverley April 10 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Scelta Di Elena carrying 52kg at $5.80. Before that 3rd of 10 at Hawera on March 25 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Desert Mystic carrying 54kg at $9.40. Multiple winner over this distance and worth following up.

Resumes after a break of seven months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at this track Maat September 27 over 1300m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Transcend carrying 55kg at $2.90. Previously first up; second of 7 at Avondale July 16 over 1200m, on rain affected going; a nose behind Miss Understood with 54.5kg at $7.20. Expecting her to hit the ground running this campaign.

Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 10 at this track on April 17 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 1.4 len behind Miss Bo Peep carrying 54.5kg at $23.30. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at Matamata on October 4 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind I'munstoppable carrying 57kg at $7.70. Genuine galloper and cannot be discounted.

Form hard to fault. Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run won by a 0.2 len at Trentham March 21 over 1200m in soft going defeating Fancypants with 57.5kg at $4.10. Before that 2nd of 8 at Otaki on February 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Casino carrying 57kg at $6.20. Key chance expected to feature.

Second-up. First-up after three months 4th of 14 at Ellerslie on April 18 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Sweet Smile carrying 54.5kg at $6. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Ellerslie on January 11 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Flanagan with 55kg at $3.40. Fitter and can break through.

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 11th of 14 at Tauranga November 1 over 1600m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Bourbon Proof with 55kg at $20.60. Previous preparation first-up won by neck this track August 23 over 1500m in the wet defeating Sweet But Psycho carrying 58kg at $5.90. Prefer to see how she returns.

Chasing a hat-trick. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run won by 1.3 len at Te Aroha March 28 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating Written In Heaven carrying 55.5kg at $4.30. The race before that won by 2 len at Pukekohe March 13 over 1600m in soft going defeating Lofty Manuel carrying 56.5kg at $5.80. Big chance.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 12 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1400m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Unwritten with 56kg at $16.90. Second-up won by a 0.3 len at this track April 17 over 1300m in heavy going defeating Fleeting Star carrying 56kg at $10.60. The inside gate brings her right into contention.

Second-up. First-up after six months raced on the pace before fading 8th of 10 at Te Aroha on March 28 over 1400m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Lachie with 55kg at $20.70. Previously second-up 8th of 13 at Arawa Park on May 10 over 1215m, on rain affected going; 16 len behind Honey Badger carrying 58.5kg at $11.20. Expect a better outcome this time.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 11 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Charmrose carrying 54.5kg at $14.90. Second-up 7th of 14 at Ellerslie on April 18 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Sweet Smile with 54kg at $16.30. Capable enough and should be in the finish.

Second run back. First-up after five months 5th of 10 at this track on April 17 over 1200m, in the wet; 3 len behind Miss Bo Peep with 55.5kg at $7.10. Previously second-up 7th of 14 at Ellerslie on September 20 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind Celestial Wonder carrying 56.5kg at $17. Others are preferred.

Dual acceptor. Last start 4th of 11 at Ellerslie on April 4 over 1300m, slow going 1.4 len behind Cannon Hill with 54kg at $10.80. The start before that 2nd of 10 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Master Fay with 54kg at $6.30. Not keen on her chances.

Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 14 at Ellerslie on April 18 over 1400m, slow going 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 carrying 55.5kg at $5.40. Looks a fair way off peak form so others are preferred.