Races ORX Te Rapa - NZ

When well in the market at debut, 5th of 9 at Waverley on March 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Pacific Breeze carrying 57.5kg at $2.60. Second-up favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Tauranga March 30 over 1100m defeating Belle Noire with 57.5kg at $2.10. Win chance again. Ace draw. Only already winner in this field.

First-up 5th of 9 at Pukekohe on March 21 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Little Black Dress carrying 55kg at $7.70. Second run from a spell 7th of 11 at Ellerslie on April 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Wyndstorm carrying 56kg at $13.20. Has been course placed before. Trifecta and first four chance.

Colt by Almanzor on debut. Twice trialled and won both of them. Dam has left Richard (1 win). Drawn to be a force in this.

Colt by Ace High making his first appearance. Twice trialled for a fourth then a win. Dam has left three winning foals with Rhinoceros (10 wins) the most prolific. Drawn wide here.

At debut last start ran last of 7 at Ellerslie on November 30 over 1100m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Toretto carrying 57.5kg at $15.50. Last trial was fourth at Ellerslie in a 800m trial on April 1. Drawn out. Looking elsewhere.

Colt by King Of Comedy on debut. Has had three trials for two thirds and a fourth. Dam has left two multiple race winning foals with Hugo the Boss (7 wins) the most prolific. Drawn okay.

Two-year-old colt making debut by Ribchester out of Silhouette Noire. Drawn well in this.

Resuming tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 9 at Matamata on March 23 over 1050m, 1.0 len behind Lady Iris with 55.5kg at $5.60. Last start 5th of 11 at Ellerslie on April 5 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Wyndstorm with 55kg at $4.50. Has not gone a poor race so far. Quinella and trifecta must.

At debut, 3rd of 9 at this track on April 13 over 1100m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Bulgari carrying 55.5kg at $7.40. Close up at first start. Wide draw but she can cope. Dual trial winner before debut. Must include.

First start 4th of 9 at this track on December 14 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Sweet Ice carrying 55kg at $7. Went for a spell before returning 4th in a small field at Trentham on April 12 over 1300m, slow going 1.5 len behind Faultless carrying 55kg at $1.40. Good run fresh up. Can overcome a wide gate.

Filly by Hanseatic on debut. Twice trialled for a win then a second. She looks to have good upside. Cannot be omitted.

Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall trained two-year-old filly lining up for debut. Has had two trials and won the last of them. Not out of this.

Resuming after a break; only one run when ran last of 7 at Te Aroha on January 4 over 1000m, slow going 16 len behind Tale Of The Gypsy with 54.5kg at $3.90. Trialled well twice before debut. Wide draw. Looks tested.

Filly by Dundeel facing the starter for the first time. Has been trialled twice for two thirds. Dam has left three multiple race winning foals with Velocious (5 wins including once at G1). Drawn wide here.

Raced twice to date. At debut, 4th of 9 at Pukekohe on March 21 over 1200m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Little Black Dress carrying 56kg at $11.40. Last start 6th of 11 at Ellerslie on April 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Wyndstorm carrying 57kg at $17.80. Hard to recommend.

Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson trained two-year-old filly lining up for debut and was purchased for AUD $ 260,000 (Inglis 2024 Australian Easter Yearling Sale). Won a recent Ellerslie trial. Good draw will assist chances. Winning chance on debut.