Races ORX Te Rapa - NZ

Is first-up after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second of 10 at this track April 25 over 1400m, soft track; a 0.4 lengths behind Talisker with 57kg at $3.10. When resuming last campaign fifth of 8 at this track Hcp August 9 2025 over 1200m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Midnight Scandal carrying 52kg at $11.40. Expecting a bright return.

Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by a 0.4 len at Ruakaka on August 15 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Nicconi County carrying 59.5kg at $6.10. The run before that ran second last of 8 at this track on July 25 over 1300m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Jethro Tull with 59kg at $7. In form and is a solid top-4 hope.

Form hard to fault. Returns from a 36-day let-up. Most recently 3rd in a small field at this track on August 8 over 1200m, on a wet track; 1.5 len behind Dusty Road with 57kg at $2.50. Before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 8 at this track on July 25 over 1300m, in the wet; 7 len behind Jethro Tull with 56kg at $4. Worth plenty of thought.

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 11th of 16 at Trentham in the G2 Awpni Gold Cup March 28 over 2100m, soft track; 7 len behind He's A Doozy with 56kg at $16.90. When resuming last campaign ran last of 10 at this track September 27 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Whiskey 'N Roses with 54.5kg at $44.40. Prefer to see a run first from this 7YO gelding fresh up.

Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Cambridge Synthetic on August 28 over 1300m, 1.75 len behind Confectionist carrying 62.5kg at $3.50. The race before that ran second last in a small field at Cambridge Synthetic on July 29 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Perfect Dividends with 61kg at $2.60. Is more than capable of a top 4 finish.

Second run back. First-up after a year raced on the pace before fading ran last of 10 at Wanganui on August 29 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 17 len behind Belles Beau carrying 59kg at $22.10. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Wanganui on August 30 2025 over 1200m, on rain affected going; neck behind Mary Shan carrying 58kg at $17.30. No easier this time and happy to leave out.

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Otaki Hcp February 21 over 1600m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Freddie Time with 54.5kg at $23.10. Previously first up; tenth of 16 at Ellerslie in the G1 Proisir Plate September 6 2025 over 1400m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Quintessa carrying 59kg at $70.60. Prefer to see how he returns.

Is first-up after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at this track May 2 over 1200m, soft track; 4 len behind Vegas Queen carrying 54kg at $12.30. First up last campaign fifth of 9 at Trentham September 20 over 1200m, soft track; 4 len behind Spencer with 57.5kg at $5.60. Looks all set for a bright return.

Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign by 0.7 len Ellerslie April 18 over 1200m slow track defeating Grande Gallo with 54.5kg at $4.80. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Ellerslie October 18 over 1100m defeating Scolera carrying 53.5kg at $6.10. Everything points to a positive return.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign by head Otaki November 30 over 1200m defeating Platinum Attack carrying 54kg at $13.60. First up last campaign second of 9 at Riccarton Park in the LR Pegasus Stakes November 8 over 1000m, 2 len behind Platinum Attack carrying 53kg at $4.60. Goes well at the start of his campaigns.

Second run back. First-up after six months 4th of 13 in the G2 Foxbridge Plate at this track on August 22 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Alabama Lass carrying 58.5kg at $26. Previously second-up won by a neck in the LR Sir Colin Meads Trophy at Ellerslie on September 6 2025 over 1200m on a soft track defeating He Who Dares with 57kg at $69.90. Will find this easier and is sure to measure up.

Second run back. Comes off a 50-day let-up. First-up after seven months sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 8 at this track on July 25 over 1300m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Jethro Tull carrying 56.5kg at $4.30. Previously second-up 8th of 10 in the G3 Arawa (Sweynesse) Stakes at Arawa Park on October 12 over 1215m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Twain with 58.5kg at $5.90. Is a second up winner in the past and should improve on the last effort.

At the latest run 8th of 13 in the G2 Foxbridge Plate at this track on August 22 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Alabama Lass carrying 58.5kg at $30.50. The race before that scored a big 7 len win at this track on July 25 over 1300m on a heavy track defeating Little Bit Of Love with 54kg at $5. Is not out of this.

Is first-up after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at Ellerslie May 16 over 1100m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Grinzinger Moon carrying 58kg at $7.30. First up last campaign fourth of 11 at Wanganui January 10 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Cooper carrying 55kg at $6.40. Has claims if presented on song.

Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign won by 2.5 len Ellerslie May 16 over 1100m slow track defeating Live On Air with 56kg at $2.50. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by head Ellerslie May 6 over 1100m slow track defeating Roaring Bebe with 54kg at $5.70. Has plenty of upside, so respect the market.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign won by 0.3 len Ellerslie May 23 over 1500m slow track defeating Accentuate with 57kg at $2.20. Previously first up; sixth of 14 at this track in the G3 Cbridge Brdrs April 25 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Drops Of God with 57kg at $19.10. Should be thereabouts.

Gelding back from a spell of five-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at Te Aroha March 28 over 1400m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Lachie with 53kg at $4.10. When resuming last campaign second of 12 at this track September 27 over 1200m, in the wet; a head behind She's All That carrying 59kg at $4.60. Has claims if he starts here.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second of 14 at Otaki in the LR Napier Sprint April 11 over 1200m, soft track; 1.2 len behind Platinum Attack with 59kg at $7.20. When resuming last campaign second of 15 at Trentham in the G1 The Telegraph January 3 over 1200m, soft track; 1.0 len behind First Five with 58.5kg at $36.30. Expected to run well.

Last start ran last of 13 in the G2 Foxbridge Plate at this track on August 22 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Alabama Lass carrying 58.5kg at $109.50. The race before that won by 1.1 len at this track on August 8 over 1200m in the wet defeating Bella Timing with 56.5kg at $8.50. Has the task ahead.