Races ORX Te Rapa - NZ

Form hard to fault. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on August 22 over 1500m, on a slow track; head behind Halo's Fire carrying 59kg at $9.90. The start before that 4th of 11 at Arawa Park on August 12 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Sweetazme carrying 59kg at $4.90. Working up to a win. Will be hard to beat.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 6th of 9 at this track on August 8 over 1400m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Miss Understood with 56kg at $9.40. Second run from a spell 8th of 10 at Hastings on August 22 over 1600m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Don's Legacy with 60kg at $3.90. Best form stacks up so he is worth another chance.

Third race start. First start 7th of 11 at Te Aroha on February 11 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Wind Seeker with 57.5kg at $28.70. Went for a spell before returning won by a neck at Arawa Park on August 12 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Unswayed carrying 58.5kg at $15. Further improvement to come and is among the chances.

Dual acceptor. Last start sat on the pace when 3rd of 12 at this track on August 22 over 1500m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Halo's Fire with 58.5kg at $10.60. The run before that 9th of 13 at this track on August 8 over 1200m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Miss Anna Lee with 58.5kg at $5.20. This looks a stern test.

At the latest run settled back and ran on when 8th of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 19 over 1550m, 4.5 len behind Kasukedo with 54.5kg at $4.70. Before that won by 0.8 len at Cambridge Synthetic on August 7 over 1550m defeating Kasukedo with 55kg at $3.80. Great chance to atone.

Is first-up after a break of seven months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Matamata Rating 75 February 14 over 2000m, in the wet; 10 len behind Titled carrying 54kg at $7.60. When resuming last campaign second of 12 at this track August 23 2025 over 1600m, on heavy track; 0.8 len behind Don's Legacy carrying 58.5kg at $3.70. Expecting a strong run fresh.

Racing well recently. Most recently favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.9 len at Cambridge Synthetic on August 19 over 1550m defeating Treasure Hunt carrying 58.5kg at $1.80. The run before that 4th of 13 at Ruakaka on August 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Merriama carrying 56.5kg at $3.90. Harder here but can feature in the finish.

He is resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last campaign ninth of 16 at Trentham January 17 over 2100m, soft track; 5 len behind Enterprise Gem carrying 58.5kg at $47.70. On debut fourth of 11 at Avondale July 16 2025 over 1600m, on heavy track; 7 len behind King William with 57.5kg at $10.40. Might be better off following this outing.

Most recently made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 14 at Te Aroha on September 3 over 1400m, on heavy track; 0.5 len behind Ocean Road with 56.5kg at $6.30. The start before that 5th of 11 at Arawa Park on August 12 over 1400m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Sweetazme with 56.5kg at $5.50. Rates a top 4 hope and is among the chances.

Second run back. First-up after six months 4th of 12 at this track on August 22 over 1500m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Halo's Fire carrying 57kg at $12.10. Previously second-up 2nd of 14 at Matamata on December 19 over 1600m, slow going long-neck behind Los Santos with 55.5kg at $4.50. Strips fitter and a bold showing is expected.

Last start ran second last in a small field in a Rating 87 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 28 over 1550m, 5 len behind Wolfgang with 51kg at $7.30. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 14 at Ruakaka on August 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Miss Seth carrying 54.5kg at $22.90. Hard to have.

At the latest run was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a 0.2 len at this track on August 22 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Wedding Belle with 56.5kg at $7.60. The start before that 5th of 12 at this track on July 25 over 1600m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Vito carrying 56.5kg at $22.80. May well be worth following up.

Most recently raced on the pace before fading 12th of 14 at Te Aroha on September 3 over 1400m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Ocean Road with 57kg at $6.40. Before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 13 at this track on August 8 over 1600m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Vito with 57kg at $6.40. One of the better chances.

Last start 4th of 14 at Te Aroha on September 3 over 1400m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Ocean Road carrying 56kg at $45. The race before that 7th of 11 at Arawa Park on August 12 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Sweetazme carrying 56kg at $20.70. Definite winning chance. In a suitable race and should be in the mix.

Second run back. First-up after three months 10th of 12 at Ruakaka on August 15 over 1400m, slow going 16 len behind Chicago Dream carrying 56kg at $28.10. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Ellerslie on December 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; nose behind Victorious Warrior with 58.5kg at $16.50. Prepared to take him on again today in this company especially from his bad barrier.

At the latest run 8th of 14 at Ruakaka on September 2 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Taylor Square with 56kg at $27.30. The run before that ran second last of 14 at Avondale on July 15 over 1600m, on heavy track; 29 len behind Final Reason carrying 55kg at $38.80. Struggling to make an impact lately and others appeal more.