Races ORX Te Rapa - NZ

At the latest run 2nd of 13 at Ellerslie in the LR Karaka Mile on January 25 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Damask Rose carrying 57kg at $6.10. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Ellerslie on January 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Willydoit with 58.5kg at $3. First race at G2. Wet tracker so far. His form is super.

At the latest run did work up front then tired 5th of 7 at Ellerslie on January 12 over 1500m, 4 len behind Checkmate with 57kg at $7.30. The race before that set the pace when 2nd of 11 at Ellerslie in the G2 Auckland Guineas on December 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; nose behind Yaldi carrying 57kg at $50.50. Racing well. Won his Maiden here. Cost a first equal by greenness at G2 two runs ago. Under-rated type.

Most recently ran on from midfield; 4th of 13 at Ellerslie in the LR Karaka Mile on January 25 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Damask Rose with 57kg at $5.80. The race before that won by 2.75 len at Matamata December 20 over 1600m defeating Bella Montagna with 57.5kg at $2.30. Racing super. Handles dry and wet ground. Impossible to omit from anywhere.

Most recently second last of 7 at Ellerslie on January 12 over 1500m, 6 len behind Checkmate carrying 58kg at $30.30. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.3 len at Arawa Park December 28 over 1215m defeating Puzzle Master with 57kg at $17.90. Racing a bit hit or miss. Can race close. Not the worst.

At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Ellerslie in the LR New Zealand Derby Trial on January 12 over 2100m, nose behind Mustang Morgan carrying 57kg at $5.10. The run before that 2nd of 11 at Arawa Park on December 28 over 1560m, 4.5 len behind Crown Princess carrying 57kg at $2.30. Maiden still but racing superbly. He can handle it dry or wet. Ace draw.

Last start 3rd of 9 at Ellerslie in the LR New Zealand Derby Trial on January 12 over 2100m, 0.5 len behind Mustang Morgan carrying 57kg at $15. The start before that won by a head at Ruakaka December 18 over 1600m defeating Pure Delight with 55kg at $3.50. Much improved in last four runs. Can handle it dry or wet. Must include.

At the latest run 4th of 10 at Tauranga on January 27 over 1600m, slow going 2 len behind El Zoro carrying 57.5kg at $3.60. Before that came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Arawa Park December 4 over 1560m defeating Our Time carrying 57kg at $2.20. Has not run a poor race. Drawn well once again. First try at G2.

When well in the market at debut, won by a nose at Ruakaka January 7 over 1600m defeating Turnmeon carrying 54kg at $3.10. Second-up 8th of 10 at Tauranga on January 27 over 1600m, slow going 2.75 len behind El Zoro with 57.5kg at $5.80. First race left-handed. Drawn wide. Always respect this yard.

Most recently won by a head at Tauranga January 27 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Protheatrics with 57.5kg at $17.40. Before that 3rd of 13 at this track on January 16 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Lachie carrying 57.5kg at $33.40. Course placed. He is an improved 3yo. Not the worst.

Last start favourite; won by 1.3 len at Waverley January 29 over 2200m defeating Magic Express with 57kg at $1.90. The race before that 6th of 9 at Ellerslie in the LR New Zealand Derby Trial on January 12 over 2100m, 3.5 len behind Mustang Morgan carrying 57kg at $20.30. Multiple class riser. Stamina is his strength. Well drawn so respect.

At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on January 31 over 1600m, slow going 0.8 len behind Staphanos Queen carrying 57kg at $4.40. The start before that 4th of 12 at this track on January 16 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Penman with 57kg at $6.90. Maiden 3yo. Has raced well though at times. Wide draw here. Has run well in last three runs.