Races ORX Te Rapa - NZ

Resumes after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second last of 13 at Otaki in the LR ANZAC Mile April 24 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 13 len behind Atmospheric carrying 58.5kg at $14.20. When resuming last campaign fourth of 9 at Trentham in the G3 Thompson Hcp October 26 over 1600m, soft track; 6 len behind Hi Yo Sass Bomb carrying 56.5kg at $18.60. Expecting a bright return.

Is first-up after a break of five-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign 13th of 16 at Trentham in the G2 Awpni Gold Cup March 28 over 2100m, soft track; 9 len behind He's A Doozy with 55kg at $5.20. Previously first up; third of 14 at Taupo October 10 over 1300m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Churchillian carrying 58.5kg at $28.40. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign.

Second-up. First-up after five months came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a 0.1 len in a Rating 87 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 28 over 1550m defeating Prometheus carrying 61kg at $7.50. Previously second-up ran second last of 13 in a Nz St Leger at Trentham on March 21 over 2500m, slow going 5.5 len behind Latest Model carrying 56kg at $5.10. Back in great order and is sure to be thereabouts.

Returns from a 36-day let-up. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 0.9 len at this track on August 8 over 1600m in the wet defeating Rudyard with 55.5kg at $3.80. The run before that ran last of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on July 18 over 1800m, in the wet; 29 len behind Ayteem with 56.5kg at $5. Can continue her ascendancy.

Form hard to fault. Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 7 at New Plymouth Raceway on August 15 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Honey Badger with 58kg at $6.50. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a 0.4 len at Otaki on July 30 over 1100m in heavy going defeating Cocobill carrying 54kg at $2.30. Sure to be thereabouts.

Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 8 at Ruakaka on August 15 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Reward Smile with 56kg at $4.70. Previously second-up 9th of 14 at Pukekohe on November 22 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Queen Zou with 56.5kg at $15.50. Expect she can make amends.

Returns from a 36-day let-up. At the latest run 4th in a small field at this track on August 8 over 1200m, on heavy track; 2.25 len behind Dusty Road with 54.5kg at $4.70. Before that 10th of 14 in the LR Opunake Cup at New Plymouth Raceway on July 18 over 1400m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Prioress carrying 53kg at $9. Going well. Has top 4 claims if at his best.

Second run back. Comes off a 43-day let-up. First-up after four months ran last of 8 at Ruakaka on August 1 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Spencer with 54kg at $17.40. Previously second-up 7th of 15 at Ellerslie on September 6 2025 over 2200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Double Take carrying 56.5kg at $5.30. Faces tough test.

Last start ran last in a small field at Hastings on August 22 over 1600m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Knock Off with 51kg at $3.50. Before that won by 2.5 len at New Plymouth Raceway on August 15 over 1600m in the wet defeating Dubai's Potiki with 55kg at $7.70. Has ability and can return to form.

Recent form sound. Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at this track on August 8 over 1600m, on a wet track; 0.9 len behind Astoria Brooke with 55kg at $8.40. The run before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 8 at this track on July 4 over 1600m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Astoria Brooke carrying 54kg at $7.10. Among the leading top 4 chances.

Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Wanganui on August 29 over 2040m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Wheelitin carrying 55kg at $12.40. The start before that 2nd of 7 at New Plymouth Raceway on August 15 over 2000m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Ayteem with 58kg at $19.30. Likely to find this out of reach.

Gelding back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign third of 14 at Arawa Park in the LR Rotorua Cup May 9 over 2200m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Pacifico carrying 53kg at $5.90. When resuming last campaign 14th of 16 at Ellerslie October 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind Summerston carrying 60kg at $51.70. Each way claims fresh up.