Races ORX Ellerslie - NZ

Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 16 at Te Rapa on August 23 over 2400m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Lord Goliath carrying 60kg at $18. Before that won by 1.5 len at Ruakaka August 2 over 2100m on a soft track defeating Delorean with 57kg at $6. Can bounce back.

At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 20 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Boxmoss carrying 55.5kg at $7.60. The run before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 23 over 1550m, 1.5 len behind Delz Abeel with 58.5kg at $7.80. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. Can continue his ascendancy.

At the latest run 12th of 16 at Te Rapa on August 23 over 2400m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Lord Goliath with 56.5kg at $16.10. The run before that from last on the turn 5th of 9 at Taupo on August 17 over 1800m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Te Atatu Dream with 56.5kg at $14.40. Will find this more suitable and can bounce back.

Most recently 7th of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 29 over 2000m, 6 len behind Boxmoss with 55kg at $12.50. The start before that 7th of 12 at Awapuni Synthetic on August 24 over 2140m, 4 len behind Victortheinflictor carrying 60kg at $3.90. Well placed to figure in the finish.

Last start didn't finish the race at Te Aroha August 31 over 3100m. Before that second last of 12 at New Plymouth Raceway on August 16 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Tai with 56kg at $25.80. Is better placed over hurdles these days.

Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 12 at Te Rapa on August 23 over 1500m, on rain affected going; neck behind Tenfoot Tall with 58kg at $11.10. The run before that ran last of 12 at Te Rapa on July 26 over 1600m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Tregor with 52.5kg at $16.30. Leading prospect.

Last start 4th of 12 at Te Rapa on August 23 over 1500m, on heavy track; 0.7 len behind Tenfoot Tall with 58kg at $14.60. The run before that second last of 11 at Arawa Park on August 13 over 1400m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Big Wave carrying 58.5kg at $7.80. Each way player.

Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on August 16 over 1800m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind White Mask with 54.5kg at $5.30. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 30 over 2000m, 1.3 len behind Jack In The Box carrying 56kg at $6.30. Can improve on the latest effort and is a key runner.

Most recently 8th of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 20 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Boxmoss carrying 58kg at $25.10. Before that 6th of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 23 over 2000m, 4 len behind Penurious with 57kg at $20.50. Might struggle again.

Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start second last of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 8 over 2000m, 9 len behind Agera with 52kg at $19.40. Before that second last of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 23 over 1550m, 8 len behind Spanish Lad with 54kg at $19. Tough to beat if near his best.

Most recently 4th of 16 at Te Rapa on August 23 over 2400m, on heavy track; 1.2 len behind Lord Goliath with 57.5kg at $34.80. The run before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Arawa Park on August 13 over 1950m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Overrated with 57kg at $10. Not going well enough. Looks tested in this lineup.

Racing well recently. Comes off a 38 day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 30 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Jack In The Box with 54.5kg at $3.20. The run before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 12 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 10 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind La Querida with 55.5kg at $11.30. Cannot be left out of calculations.

Most recently ran last of 16 at Te Rapa on August 23 over 2400m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Lord Goliath with 57.5kg at $24.30. The run before that 6th of 13 at Te Rapa on August 9 over 2100m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Because carrying 54kg at $20.20. Best form measures up favourably so cannot be underestimated.

Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 8 at Ruakaka on August 16 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Super Rosa carrying 56.5kg at $4.80. Previously second-up 12th of 16 at this track on November 5 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Risque Ruler carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat.

Most recently 12th of 14 at Te Aroha on August 31 over 2200m, on a wet track; 32 len behind Talentoso carrying 67.5kg at $18.30. The race before that second last of 8 at Ruakaka on August 16 over 1600m, on heavy track; 14 len behind Super Rosa carrying 58kg at $6.10. Struggling and not likely to threaten.

At the latest run 7th of 16 at Te Rapa on August 23 over 2400m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Lord Goliath with 55.5kg at $40.70. The race before that 11th of 14 at Otaki on July 26 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 18 len behind King Khan with 56.5kg at $48. Was unlucky last time out and offers each way value.

Recent form sound. Last start sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 16 at Te Rapa on August 23 over 2400m, on a wet track; long-neck behind Lord Goliath carrying 57kg at $42.20. The start before that won by a head at Arawa Park August 13 over 2200m in the wet defeating Timba carrying 67kg at $2.90. Must be respected in his current form.