Races ORX Te Rapa - NZ

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 14 at this track September 27 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Bak Da Angel carrying 55kg at $7.60. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 len Ellerslie April 19 2025 over 1200m slow track defeating Shockatillatap carrying 58.5kg at $4.50. Expecting a strong run fresh.

Dual acceptor. Last start 7th of 16 at this track on May 2 over 1400m, slow going 0.8 len behind Overdrawn carrying 57.5kg at $25.80. The race before that from last on the turn 9th of 11 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Charmrose with 59kg at $21.70. Not up to this.

Resumes. Finished off last preparation sixth of 13 at Tauranga November 15 over 1200m, soft track; 3 len behind Charmrose with 58.5kg at $17.60. When resuming last campaign second last of 8 at Tauranga March 15 2025 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Perfect Dividends with 58.5kg at $14.80. Top hope.

Third-up today. Resuming won by 0.9 len at Trentham March 28 over 1200m in soft going defeating Romilly carrying 55kg at $13.20. Last start 5th of 14 at this track on April 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Part Time Lover with 57.5kg at $5.70. Hard to beat on her best form.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of eight months. Finished off last preparation third of 14 at Arawa Park Rating 75 October 12 over 1400m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Smart Love carrying 57kg at $8.70. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 5 len win. Taupo August 17 over 1200m on heavy track defeating Zenith carrying 57.5kg at $4.60. Looks all set for a effective return.

Second run back. First-up after seven months 12th of 14 at this track on April 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Part Time Lover carrying 55kg at $25.10. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at Ellerslie in the G3 Bonecrusher on December 7 2024 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Sethito carrying 57kg at $35.20. Can do much better this time with the run under his belt.

Second run back. First-up after five months 6th of 11 at Ellerslie on May 6 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Grinzinger Moon carrying 57kg at $3.50. Previously second-up 12th of 14 at Pukekohe on November 22 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Moxie with 59kg at $4.10. Will take a lot from that run and looks tough to beat.

Most recently 5th of 9 at Ellerslie on May 16 over 1100m, slow going 3.5 len behind Grinzinger Moon carrying 56kg at $11.20. Before that 5th of 11 at Ellerslie on May 6 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Grinzinger Moon with 55kg at $6.80. Forward showing expected.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Trentham Rating 75 March 1 over 1100m, soft track; 6 len behind Party Rocking with 55.5kg at $2.70. When resuming last campaign second of 13 at Ellerslie Rating 65 January 1 over 1200m, soft track; 0.8 len behind Drops Of God carrying 57.5kg at $6.80. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Everything points to a effective return.

Last start 4th of 11 at Ellerslie on May 6 over 1100m, slow going 4 len behind Grinzinger Moon with 55kg at $17.90. The race before that 12th of 14 at Ellerslie on April 18 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Sweet Smile carrying 55kg at $14.70. Strong contender on her best form.

Racing well recently. Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 at Ellerslie on May 16 over 1100m, slow going 2.5 len behind Grinzinger Moon carrying 51kg at $23.80. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track on April 17 over 1200m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Miss Bo Peep with 53kg at $9.20. Well placed to play a major role.

Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at Te Aroha October 22 over 1150m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Nepheti with 56kg at $13. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 4 len win. Pukekohe 2&3yo Mdn-Sw June 25 over 1200m in the wet defeating Oratia Beauty carrying 55.5kg at $4.10. Cannot be underestimated.

First-up. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Pukekohe in the G2 Auckland Thoroughbred Breeder's Stakes November 22 over 1400m, soft track; 8 len behind Qali Al Farrasha carrying 57kg at $83.90. First up last campaign 12th of 14 at Ellerslie September 20 over 1200m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Celestial Wonder carrying 54kg at $32.80. Not keen on her chances.

Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 16 at this track on May 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.3 len behind Overdrawn with 54kg at $14.10. The start before that won by a 0.3 len at this track April 17 over 1300m on a heavy track defeating Fleeting Star with 56kg at $10.60. Worth following up.

Dual acceptor. At the latest run 4th of 9 at Ellerslie on May 16 over 1100m, slow going 3.5 len behind Grinzinger Moon carrying 55kg at $16.20. The run before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 13 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Lupo Solitario with 56.5kg at $13. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble.

Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after four months 6th of 9 at Ellerslie on May 16 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Grinzinger Moon with 54kg at $9.20. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by a head at Arawa Park December 27 over 1215m in soft going defeating Saltnesse with 57kg at $2.60. Strips fitter and is among the chances.