Races ORX Te Rapa - NZ

At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Pukekohe on April 2 over 1600m, head behind The Charm with 57.5kg at $8. The run before that 6th of 12 at Tauranga on March 15 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind New Recruit with 58.5kg at $6.90. Course placed. Can handle it dry and wet. Win chance here.

At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Ellerslie on April 9 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind She's A Dealer carrying 58.5kg at $4.70. Before that couldn't go on with it; 5th of 12 at Pukekohe on March 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Annie Oakley with 58.5kg at $7.50. Has run well in two of four runs this year. Trifecta and first four must.

Last start 2nd of 9 at Ellerslie on April 5 over 1600m, on a slow track; nose behind Buster Shaw with 58.5kg at $10.40. Before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 11 at Matamata on March 23 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind On The Town with 58.5kg at $16. Has not gone a bad race. Drawn wide. On pacer. Trifecta and first four must.

First-up after six months raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at Ellerslie on April 9 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind She's A Dealer with 58.5kg at $11.80. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Sale Mdn-Sw on October 9 over 1740m, 6 len behind Oxford Blue with 59.5kg at $19. Improver on fresh up run. Has four fourth or fifth four times.

Resuming made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Matamata on March 23 over 1400m, head behind On The Town with 58kg at $1.80. Second-up 3rd of 9 at Ellerslie on April 5 over 1600m, slow going head behind Buster Shaw carrying 58kg at $1.60. Five times placed and has run fourth three times and fifth once. Well drawn. Top tier must.

Last start 3rd of 8 at Tauranga on March 30 over 1600m, 1.1 len behind Heza Sharp One carrying 57.5kg at $4.10. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Tauranga on March 15 over 1600m, slow going head behind New Recruit carrying 58kg at $15. Place and first four hope. Racing well in last two starts.

At the latest run 4th of 8 at Tauranga on March 30 over 1600m, 2 len behind Heza Sharp One with 57.5kg at $4.50. Before that 5th of 11 at Te Aroha on March 7 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Victorious Warrior carrying 58kg at $5.70. Better than a once placed gelding. Has run well four times.

At the latest run 7th of 10 at Matamata on April 17 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Cashla Bay carrying 56kg at $30.60. The start before that 7th of 11 at Pukekohe on February 23 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Deadly Desire with 57.5kg at $16.20. Not too bad so far this time in. Will still be at good odds here.

Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway February 14 over 1600m, soft track; 4 len behind Bay Express carrying 58kg at $5.40. On debut fifth of 13 at Tauranga January 27 over 1600m, soft track; 3 len behind Timbuctoo carrying 57.5kg at $16.70. Well drawn. He is a chance if run here for sure.

Resuming after a break; only one run when 7th of 9 at Arawa Park on December 28 over 1400m, 7 len behind Wounder carrying 57.5kg at $10.50. Twice trialled and was runner up at last one. Not totally out of this.

First-up 5th of 10 at Matamata on March 1 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Perspective carrying 56.5kg at $12.70. Last start raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Matamata on April 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Kirrawee with 67kg at $4.20. Trifecta and first four chance like many in this field. Ace barrier.

Resuming 4th of 11 at Matamata on March 23 over 1400m, 7 len behind On The Town carrying 56.5kg at $33.60. Last start faded in the straight 6th of 9 at Matamata on April 17 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Kirrawee carrying 64kg at $12.90. Modest so far for a new stable this time in. Wide draw.

First-up after five months 7th of 9 at Ellerslie on April 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Pizarro with 56.5kg at $24.40. Previously second-up second last of 10 at Tauranga on October 5 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Commanding Aspect with 56.5kg at $22. Poor fresh up for a new yard. Cannot have here.

Jumped at big odds at debut, eased back early on 8th of 12 at Tauranga on March 30 over 1400m, 9 len behind Larius Lacus carrying 55.5kg at $49.40. Can't see her playing a major role.

First-up got back early 9th of 13 at Matamata on March 23 over 1400m, 10 len behind Sperlari carrying 57kg at $8.80. Second-up 5th of 9 at Ellerslie on April 5 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Buster Shaw carrying 56kg at $9.70. Close up fifth at last start. She can pay a dividend or be first four.

Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old filly by Savabeel out of Grand Wish NZD $190,000 (NZB 2023 Karaka - Book 1) purchase. Five times trialled for two fourths. Dam has left What You Wish For (4 wins). Chance in this.

First start ran last of 14 at this track on September 27 over 1400m, slow going 16 len behind Midnight Edition with 57.5kg at $105.70. Went for a spell before returning sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Waverley on April 4 over 1650m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Love Leigh carrying 57.5kg at $9.70. Close up resuming for a new yard. Trial winner prior. He is not out of this at all.