Races ORX Ellerslie - NZ

Chasing a hat-trick. Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Cambridge Synthetic August 20 over 1550m defeating Prometheus carrying 58kg at $3.20. Before that favourite; won by a head at Cambridge Synthetic August 8 over 2000m defeating You Know carrying 60kg at $4.70. Going well and is among the better hopes.

Resumes after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fourth of 11 at Te Rapa April 13 over 2100m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Livid Sky carrying 59kg at $6.40. Previously first up; third of 8 at Matamata December 20 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind First Five with 58.5kg at $6.10. Expected to feature.

Resuming after six months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign ninth of 18 at this track in the G2 Auckland Cup March 8 over 3200m, soft track; 6 len behind Trav carrying 53kg at $29.60. When resuming last campaign fourth of 8 at Rosehill Bm88 September 14 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Unusual Legacy carrying 57kg at $19. Expecting a strong run fresh.

Last start 5th of 14 at New Plymouth Raceway on August 16 over 1600m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Chantilly Lace carrying 53.5kg at $13.60. The start before that 2nd of 8 at Hawera on July 15 over 1400m, on a wet track; head behind Vibration with 56kg at $12. Faces a tough task.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Te Rapa on August 23 over 1500m, on a wet track; neck behind Elle Sourit carrying 59.5kg at $11.50. Before that 2nd in a small field at Arawa Park on July 19 over 1560m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Diomedes with 54kg at $4.10. In the mix.

Racing well recently. Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 2nd of 12 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 8 over 2000m, 4 len behind Above The Clouds carrying 57.5kg at $3.70. The run before that favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Cambridge Synthetic July 23 over 1550m defeating Wainui Bay carrying 53.5kg at $4.80. Well-placed to take this out.

First-up. Finished off last campaign 13th of 18 at this track in the G2 Auckland Cup March 8 over 3200m, soft track; 8 len behind Trav carrying 53kg at $36.10. When resuming last campaign third of 14 at Ruakaka June 29 2024 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind I'm Lulu carrying 58kg at $8.10. Not keen.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation favourite; won by 1.0 len at Te Rapa April 13 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Nancy She Wrote carrying 56.5kg at $6.10. When resuming last campaign 6th of 14 at Matamata on October 2 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Bourbon Empress carrying 59.5kg at $8.60. Trialled on August 26 at Te Awamutu over 1150m and finished sixth. Looks all set for a effective return.

Racing well recently. Last start 3rd of 8 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 20 over 1550m, 1.1 len behind Agera with 56.5kg at $5.70. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a long-neck at Cambridge Synthetic August 8 over 1550m defeating Side Eye carrying 60kg at $2.70. Thereabouts last time out. Can run into the top 4 with some luck.

Resumes. Finished off last campaign 11th of 14 at Pukekohe April 23 over 1600m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Major Major carrying 57.5kg at $7.10. Previously first up; fifth of 8 at Te Rapa in the G2 Lady Norrie (Cal Izuzu) Stakes December 14 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Snazzytavi with 57kg at $22.20. Anticipating her to hit the ground running this campaign.

Most recently 5th of 9 at Te Rapa on August 23 over 1500m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Elle Sourit carrying 57kg at $29.40. The run before that 9th of 11 at Te Rapa on August 9 over 1400m, in the wet; 8 len behind Malborough Bay carrying 53kg at $8. Prepared to risk him again today.

Form hard to fault. Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Te Rapa on August 23 over 1500m, on heavy track; 2.25 len behind Elle Sourit with 55kg at $7. The race before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Te Rapa on July 26 over 1600m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Tregor carrying 55kg at $3.90. Steps out over an extra 100m and must be considered.

At the latest run favourite; settled well back; won by 1.4 len at Newcastle Prov Bm64 August 14 over 1600m in the wet defeating Unreal Expectation carrying 58.5kg at $2.90. The race before that 10th of 14 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on July 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Glad You Think So with 54kg at $31. Will prove very tough to beat.

Second-up. First-up after two months favourite; won by a neck at Te Rapa August 23 over 1500m in the wet defeating Sweet But Psycho carrying 58kg at $5.90. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at this track on April 9 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Tarzador with 54.5kg at $6.30. Back in great shape and is one of the leading chances.

At the latest run 5th of 9 at Ruakaka on August 16 over 1600m, in the wet; 4 len behind I'm Lulu carrying 52kg at $6.30. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Te Rapa on July 26 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Tregor carrying 54.5kg at $8.20. Hard to see her winning this.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 10 at Ruakaka on August 2 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Dancing Dream with 56kg at $17.90. Second run from a spell won by 7 len at Ruakaka August 16 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Arabella with 56kg at $6.40. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.

Last start won by 0.5 len at Te Rapa August 9 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating Indian Gold carrying 55kg at $27.80. The run before that 3rd of 10 at Arawa Park on July 19 over 1400m, in the wet; 3 len behind Ocean Road carrying 52.5kg at $17.90. Will find this tougher.

Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run favourite; ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.5 len at Ruakaka August 16 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating Our Jasmine carrying 57kg at $3.60. Before that favourite; won by 0.5 len at Ruakaka August 2 over 1600m on a soft track defeating With Grace carrying 56.5kg at $5.70. Going well and is among the winning hopes.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 10 at Ruakaka on July 12 over 1600m, in the wet; 4 len behind Nancy She Wrote with 57kg at $7.70. Second run from a spell came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 8 over 2000m, 5 len behind Agera carrying 58.5kg at $4. Has been racing well. Will be saved up for one last crack.

Most recently second last of 9 at Ruakaka on August 16 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind I'm Lulu with 54kg at $10.50. The start before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 10 at Ruakaka on July 12 over 1600m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Nancy She Wrote carrying 53.5kg at $11.80. Might find this too tough.