Races ORX Te Rapa - NZ

Finished off last campaign fourth of 13 at Ellerslie in the G3 Almanzor Trpy January 25 over 1200m, soft track; 2 len behind Ardalio carrying 58.5kg at $2.50. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by head Ellerslie January 1 over 1200m slow track defeating Sweynesday carrying 54.5kg at $4.10. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Racing well for a while. Top tier must no matter the footing.

At the latest run ran last of 9 at this track on April 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Midnight Edition with 59kg at $4. Before that 2nd in a small field at Tauranga on March 15 over 1200m, slow going nose behind Grande Gallo carrying 57.5kg at $2.90. Shocker at last start. Wide draw. Course placed. Cannot be omitted.

Last start 3rd of 8 at Trentham on March 29 over 1200m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Super Photon with 59kg at $2.10. The run before that 2nd of 10 at Tauranga 3yo SWP on March 15 over 1200m, slow going head behind Love Poem carrying 58kg at $3.40. His only miss this year was a not too bad a run at G3. Drawn wide. Multiples must in this field.

First-up after two months 3rd of 9 at this track on April 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Midnight Edition with 58kg at $11. Previously second-up second last of 10 at Matamata in the G2 Hawkes Bay Gns on October 2 over 1400m, 5 len behind Savaglee with 57kg at $9.30. Good third fresh up. Has won second up. Course winner.

Resuming 4th of 8 at Trentham on March 29 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Super Photon carrying 54.5kg at $10.10. Second run from a spell came from midfield and won by a long-neck at Trentham April 12 over 1100m on a soft track defeating Debbi Harri carrying 58.5kg at $4.50. Has not gone a poor race. He can handle dry and wet footing too. Not out of this drawn the ace.

Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a long-neck at Trentham March 22 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Amyer Star carrying 58kg at $32.60. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at Taupo February 26 over 1300m defeating Ziggy Stardust with 57.5kg at $7.60. Live on a hattrick. Wide draw. Many here look better.

First-up after seven months favourite; settled well back; won by 1.3 len at Te Aroha March 29 over 1150m defeating Lhasa carrying 55kg at $2. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Hastings in the G3 Gold Trail Stakes on September 7 over 1200m, 6 len behind Alabama Lass carrying 56.5kg at $6.60. Course winner. G1 winner. Looks the winner.

Last start 7th of 14 at Ellerslie in the LR The Kiwi on March 8 over 1500m, slow going 3.5 len behind Damask Rose with 56.5kg at $21.40. Before that 6th of 14 at Matamata in the LR Champagne Stks on February 15 over 1400m, slow going 2.25 len behind Legarto with 54.5kg at $6.20. Trial second earlier this month. Well drawn. Has won on dry and wet.

Most recently came from midfield; 2nd of 18 at Trentham in G2 Wellington Guineas on March 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Vegas Queen carrying 55kg at $9.40. Before that won by 1.3 len at New Plymouth Raceway March 8 over 1200m on a soft track defeating When Stars Align carrying 56kg at $3.20. Game in defeat at last start. Not out of this at all.

Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.75 len at Matamata March 23 over 1400m defeating Sense Of Timing with 58kg at $1.70. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Ellerslie on March 8 over 1500m, on a slow track; head behind Tardelli carrying 55kg at $14. Multiple class riser. Wide draw. Not the worst.

First-up after four months 2nd of 9 at this track on April 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; nose behind Midnight Edition carrying 55kg at $4.60. Previously second-up won by 4.5 len at Te Aroha November 12 over 1150m on a soft track defeating Miriam with 55.5kg at $1.40. Has not run worse than second so far. On speed runner. Can handle dry and wet

Last start came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at this track April 13 over 1300m on a soft track defeating On The Town with 56.5kg at $4. Before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 7 at Te Aroha on March 29 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind The Weapon with 56kg at $3.20. Good win at last start here. Multiple class riser. Can cope.

At the latest run 6th of 18 at Trentham in the G2 Wellington Guineas on March 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Vegas Queen with 55kg at $7.70. The race before that won by 1.75 len at Matamata March 1 over 1400m defeating Perfect Dividends with 56.5kg at $9.40. Not that bad at last start. Place and first four chance.

Last start 4th of 9 at this track on April 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Midnight Edition with 55kg at $4.50. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 18 at Trentham in the G2 Wellington Guineas on March 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Vegas Queen with 55kg at $14.60. Good runs at last three starts. Wide draw here.

Last start 10th of 14 at Ellerslie in the LR The Kiwi on March 8 over 1500m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Damask Rose carrying 56kg at $47.70. The run before that 5th of 10 at Ellerslie in the LR Uncle Remus on February 22 over 1400m, slow going 2.25 len behind Sethito with 56kg at $4.80. Class riser. Drawn out. She had run well in all four runs prior to last start.

Most recently 6th of 9 at Ellerslie on March 8 over 1500m, slow going 5.5 len behind Tardelli with 56kg at $7.70. The run before that ran last of 10 at Ellerslie in the LR Uncle Remus on February 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Sethito with 56kg at $12.50. Won well fresh up. Modest since. Drawn wide here.

Most recently second last of 18 at Trentham in the G2 Wellington Guineas on March 22 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Vegas Queen with 57kg at $60. Before that 3rd in a small field at Trentham on March 2 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Ballon D'or with 58kg at $7.90. Wide gate here. His two runs prior to last start were good. Will be at overs.

Last start 5th of 10 at Matamata on March 1 over 1400m, 7 len behind Britannia Gold with 57kg at $3.40. The start before that won by 7 len at Tauranga February 7 over 1200m defeating Sista Sugar with 55.5kg at $2.20. Poor at last start. Wide gate here looks a stopper.

At the latest run won by a head at Ellerslie April 9 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Golden Wings carrying 55.5kg at $14.20. Before that 4th of 8 at Matamata on March 12 over 1050m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Miriam carrying 55.5kg at $16.20. Multiple class riser. Carpark barrier draw.

Last start 4th of 8 at Wanganui on April 5 over 1350m, slow going 6 len behind I Am Nutz carrying 55kg at $8.60. The race before that 4th of 10 at Tauranga 3yo SWP on March 15 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Love Poem with 55kg at $24.90. Modest at best since a fresh up Maiden win. Not liked here. Sixth ballot.