Races ORX Ellerslie - NZ

Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Te Aroha December 8 over 1400m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Coincidental carrying 57kg at $6.70. On debut third of 10 at Te Aroha November 12 over 1150m, soft track; 6 len behind Celestial Wonder carrying 57.5kg at $9.40. Trial third last month. Trifecta and first four must here fresh up.

Gelding by Darci Brahma facing the starter for the first time. Twice trialled for a win and a close second. Not entirely out of this.

At debut, 6th of 12 at Pukekohe on April 2 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Jack Crabb carrying 58kg at $15. Trialling well before first start including a win here. Cannot be omitted.

Three-year-old gelding (Ace High - Atacama) has trialled on four occasions leading into today's race. Was second in a Ellerslie barrier trial over 1100m April 3. Happy to watch this time from a tricky barrier.

First starter by Vespa out of Tiebreaker. Ran third in Ellerslie trial over 800m April 3. Barrier an advantage. Ace barrier. Dam has left Mr Twinkletoes (2 wins).

Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old gelding by Embellish out of The Lady. At only trial finished fourth at Ellerslie over 800m. Dam has left six winning foals with Bullish Stock (5 wins) most prolific.

Last start 7th of 10 at Matamata on April 17 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Afterglo with 57kg at $5. The race before that 2nd of 8 at Pukekohe on April 2 over 1200m, head behind Lady Georgiana carrying 57kg at $13.70. Close up seconds two and three starts ago. Drawn to be a must include.

Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Ruakaka January 7 over 1200m, 15 len behind Perfect Dividends carrying 53kg at $9.70. Previously first up; fifth of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway December 5 over 1100m, on Heavy track; 6 len behind Komocean with 55.5kg at $8.10. Has been three times placed. One of them came here. Has not shown anything for a while.

Last start 5th of 12 at Pukekohe on April 2 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Jack Crabb carrying 55kg at $23. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at Pukekohe on March 14 over 1200m, slow going 1.4 len behind Lady Grey with 56kg at $16. Not too bad at last two starts. Wide gate. Not entirely out of this.

Was at big odds at debut, 4th of 8 at Pukekohe on April 2 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Lady Georgiana carrying 55kg at $40. She can pay a dividend here despite wide draw. Include the filly everywhere.

Finished off last preparation sixth of 13 at Ruakaka December 18 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Berenhard with 55kg at $9.60. On debut eighth of 10 at Te Aroha November 12 over 1150m, soft track; 8 len behind Celestial Wonder with 55.5kg at $32.10. Best run came at second start. Wide draw fresh up. Several here rate better.

Sam Mynott trained 3yo filly lining up for debut. Twice trialled for a fourth then win here. Dam has left five winning foals with Heart Of Gold (8 wins) the most prolific. Tote will be very telling.

At debut last start 5th of 10 at Taupo on September 20 over 1000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Vesphire carrying 53.5kg at $29.50. Last trial was second in a 800m trial on April 3 at Ellerslie. Everything points to a positive return. Drawn to pay a dividend.

Resumes from a spell after only one run when 5th of 7 at Te Rapa on December 21 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Ridefromtheashes carrying 55.5kg at $3.10. Trial winner here last month. Half sister to Sword Of State (6 wins including once at G1). Big chance.

Dual acceptor. First-up after five months 8th of 10 at Pukekohe on April 23 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Super Dailo with 56kg at $8.70. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at this track on October 19 over 1200m, nose behind Legally Binding carrying 54kg at $6.60. Poor fresh up run. Second here last October beaten a nose. Include.