Races ORX Te Rapa - NZ

Comes here off a 57-day let-up. Last start crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 2nd of 14 at Ruakaka on July 18 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Pact with 52.5kg at $5.40. The run before that 3rd of 14 at Ellerslie on June 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Kusuda Rush with 52.5kg at $110.70. Made headway last time. Big chance to find winning form.

Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation third of 15 at this track Mdn-Sw January 16 over 1400m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Single Red carrying 55kg at $17.40. On debut sixth of 10 at Arawa Park December 5 over 1230m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Cheeky Devil with 54.5kg at $15.10. Everything points to a bright return.

Second run back. First-up after four months ran last of 9 at Hawera on August 23 over 1200m, on a wet track; 11 len behind State Secret with 57.5kg at $11.30. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Hawera on March 25 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Portland carrying 57kg at $9.70. Expect a better outcome this time.

Resuming today after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation ninth of 13 at Te Aroha March 6 over 1600m, soft track; 6 len behind Ballbeena carrying 56.5kg at $4.90. Previously first up; eighth of 13 at Arawa Park Mdn-Sw December 27 over 1215m, soft track; 3 len behind Sugar Schnapps with 56.5kg at $4.70. Expecting an effective return.

Resuming off a year break after having had one race start. At debut last start ran last of 9 at Taupo on September 17 over 1300m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Oratia Beauty with 55.5kg at $11.80. Had four recent trials to get fit for this. Last trial fourth at Te Awamutu in a 850m trial on August 25. Capable of a bold return.

Mare by Embellish on debut. Won a Te Awamutu trial over 850m on August 25. Looks all set to run well.

Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott trained four-year-old mare lining up for debut. Won a recent Te Rapa trial. Good draw will assist chances. Ready for a bright start.

Second run back. First-up after 10 months 5th of 7 at Wanganui on August 29 over 1200m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Okaycee with 56.5kg at $6.40. Previously second-up ran second last of 14 at Avondale on November 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Zerre with 55kg at $25.80. Strips fitter and is among the chances.

Mare by Vadamos on debut. Finished fourth in a Cambridge Synthetic trial over 950m on September 1. Unlikely to find enough improvement to trouble these.

Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at Ellerslie in the G1 Sistema March 7 over 1200m, 5 len behind Lara Antipova with 55kg at $54.30. On debut third in a small field at Ellerslie October 25 over 1100m, soft track; 6 len behind Harvey Wallbanger with 55kg at $9.60. Expecting a good run fresh up.

At debut, 4th of 13 at this track on August 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Texas Cowboy carrying 55.5kg at $5.40. Promising three-year-old filly who has plenty of scope for improvement.

Filly by Sword Of State on debut. Finished fourth in a Te Awamutu trial over 850m on August 25. Watch for any market moves.

Filly by Banquo making her first appearance. Trialled on August 25 at Te Awamutu over 850m and finished sixth. Prefer to see under race conditions.

First starter. Three-year-old filly by Turn Me Loose out of Elizabeth Kay. At the most recent trial finished fifth on August 11 at Avondale over 800m. Tough assignment.

Was at very long odds at debut, ran second last of 14 at Ruakaka on September 2 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Unleash Yourself carrying 56.5kg at $73.30. Better for that run but prefer to see her again.

Was as a despised roughie at debut, 5th of 14 at Ruakaka on September 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Unleash Yourself with 56.5kg at $94.90. Did enough on debut and should measure up.