Races ORX Te Rapa - NZ

At debut, 2nd of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 6 over 1200m, slow going 0.5 len behind Sesimbra with 57kg at $6.50. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Te Aroha on November 27 over 1400m, head behind Hard Roca with 57.5kg at $3.50. Close seconds in both runs so far. Win chance here without a doubt.

Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at this track in the LR May 4 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Super Photon with 57kg at $51.10. On debut eighth of 10 at this track November 11 2023 over 1000m, 9 len behind Velocious carrying 57kg at $17. Fresh up for new yard. Class dropper. Twice trialled for a second then a win. Ace gate so a chance.

Three-year-old gelding (Reliable Man - Abbey Tralae) has trialled on two occasions leading into today's race. Won a barrier trial over 850m at Te Awamutu on October 29. Prefer to see.

First starter by Savabeel out of Platinum Princess. Has a total of two trials leading in today's debut for one third. Dam has left two winning foals with Father Lenihan (5 wins) the most prolific. Drawn well so keep an eye on the tote.

First start sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 8 at Trentham 2yo SWP on October 21 2023 over 900m, slow going 17 len behind Savaglee carrying 57kg at $11.50. Returned from break ran last of 11 at Te Aroha on November 12 over 1150m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Our Allie Be with 57.5kg at $16.40. Fresh up for a new yard. Fourth in a trial earlier this month. Looking elsewhere.

First-up after eight months raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 9 at Te Aroha on December 8 over 1150m, slow going 5 len behind Dua Dance with 55kg at $2.10. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at this track in the [-] LR on May 4 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Super Photon carrying 55kg at $19.10. Better than he ran fresh up for a new yard clockwise. Ran well in both runs here prior. Eachway.

Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Te Aroha on November 27 over 1150m, neck behind Tycoon Prince with 55.5kg at $2.90. The race before that 3rd of 11 at Te Aroha on November 12 over 1150m, slow going 1.0 len behind Our Allie Be carrying 55.5kg at $3.70. Very consistent in last three runs. She can cope on dry and wet too. Include wide draw and all.

At debut, 4th of 10 at Te Aroha on November 12 over 1150m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Celestial Wonder with 55.5kg at $9.20. Last start sat on the pace when 2nd of 10 at Arawa Park on December 4 over 1230m, 0.5 len behind Elegant Jazz carrying 55.5kg at $13.70. Good improvement second up. Trifecta and first four must.

At debut, 4th of 11 at Te Aroha on October 30 over 1200m, in the wet; 4 len behind Romilly with 55.5kg at $5.60. Second-up 4th of 10 at Te Aroha on November 27 over 1150m, 2.25 len behind Bellarista with 55.5kg at $7.80. Has not gone a bad race so far. Wide gate. First race left-handed. Won a trial this way of going prior to first start.

Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Te Aroha on December 8 over 1150m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Dua Dance with 53kg at $32.90. The run before that 10th of 12 at Arawa Park on November 19 over 1230m, 10 len behind Adelante carrying 54kg at $26.70. Close up fifth at last start. Drawn wide. Chance here after scratchings.

Three-year-old filly (Vadamos - Paris) will no doubt benefit from the three trials leading in today's debut. Won a trial over 1000m at Taupo on November 26. Prepared to risk this time from a tricky barrier.

Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson trained three-year-old filly lining up for debut. Three trials for a win and two seconds. Dam has left Sword Of State (6 wins including once at G1). Well drawn. Cannot be omitted.

Three-year-old filly making debut by Vancouver out of Alpine Julz. Four times trialled for a win and a fourth. Dam has left Mana Nui (2 wins) and Jibbity (2 wins). Drawn wide. Not out of this.

Three-year-old filly (Ardrossan - Classyas) on debut. Three times trialled for two seconds. Wide barrier draw here. In a stable that is flying at the moment with their younger horses.

Three-year-old filly making debut by Charm Spirit out of Buckling. Four times trialled for three placings. Dam has left four winning foals with Ego (6 wins) the most prolific. Nicely drawn.

Filly by Shocking on debut. Has looked handy in her trials leading into this. Was runner-up in a trial at Taupo on November 26 over 1000m. Watch for market moves.

Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old gelding by Ocean Park out of Chanel's Choice. Five trials for three fourths. Dam has left Whimsical (2 wins). Drawn wide here.