Races ORX Te Rapa - NZ

Form hard to fault. Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 12 at Matamata on May 13 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Del Inquent carrying 55.5kg at $20.80. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Arawa Park on April 22 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 1.1 len behind Getaway with 54.5kg at $6.80. Leading contender coming out of the prized inside alley.

Racing well recently. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Ellerslie on May 6 over 2100m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Silver Patch carrying 58.5kg at $5.80. The start before that led but faded 3rd of 15 at Ellerslie on April 27 over 2100m, slow going 2 len behind Van Pelt with 58kg at $11.40. Hard to beat on his best form.

Third race start today. At long odds at debut, 8th of 15 at Ellerslie on April 27 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Wee Nessy with 56.5kg at $36. Last start 4th of 8 at Wanganui on May 10 over 1360m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Skattebo carrying 57.5kg at $6.60. Can feature with any luck.

Gelding by Satono Aladdin facing the starter for the first time. Ran 3rd in an Avondale trial over 1000m on May 12. Looks tested in this line-up.

Second run back. First-up after two months 7th of 12 at Pukekohe on May 1 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Radradra with 58.5kg at $16.40. Previously second-up 10th of 14 at Matamata on December 19 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Los Santos carrying 57.5kg at $86.50. Strips fitter and should be in the mix.

Second run back. First-up after six months second last of 11 at Pukekohe on May 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Whistler with 57.5kg at $38.90. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Tauranga on October 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Reckoning carrying 56kg at $23.60. Not keen on his chances.

At debut, got back early 9th of 14 at Matamata on May 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Andiamo with 58.5kg at $11.50. Sure to play a major role.

Recent form sound. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 11 at Pukekohe on May 1 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Why Daddy carrying 54kg at $8.30. The run before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 7 at Avondale on April 8 over 1600m, on a wet track; 0.1 len behind I Dunnet with 54kg at $4.70. Going well and another bold showing is expected.

Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 11 at Pukekohe on May 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Whistler with 54.5kg at $16. Second-up 5th of 14 at Matamata on May 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Priovita with 55.5kg at $5.60. Steps out over an extra 200m and must be considered.

At the latest run 5th of 8 at Cambridge Synthetic on May 20 over 1550m, 3.5 len behind Vivace with 56.5kg at $4.50. The start before that 2nd of 14 at Ellerslie on May 6 over 1500m, on a slow track; 0.2 len behind Hell Island with 56.5kg at $21.70. Can atone.

Last start 4th of 12 at Wanganui on May 10 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Charlunga carrying 55.5kg at $14.60. The start before that second last in a small field at Matamata on April 15 over 1600m, on a wet track; 23 len behind Wanganella carrying 55.5kg at $14.20. In the mix.

Third-up today. First-up 4th of 9 at this track on May 2 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Topsy Turvy carrying 54.5kg at $21.60. Last start 6th of 14 at Matamata on May 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Priovita carrying 54.5kg at $24.20. Among the better chances in this line up.

At debut, got back early 6th of 12 at Hawera on May 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind The Black Prince with 56.5kg at $16.30. Battled home fairly on debut and looks a place hope.

Most recently 11th of 15 at Ellerslie on May 23 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Roc De Night Away with 56.5kg at $76.90. The run before that 7th of 12 at Arawa Park on May 9 over 1215m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Purosangue carrying 56.5kg at $21. Can't enthuse.

Had two starts to date. At debut, 8th of 10 at Pukekohe on May 1 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Nulli with 56.5kg at $12.50. Last start 7th of 14 at Matamata on May 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Andiamo carrying 56.5kg at $16.70. Well placed this time and can improve sharply.