Races ORX Ellerslie - NZ

Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at Te Rapa in the G2 Ellis Fill Clss February 8 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Leica Lucy carrying 56.5kg at $12. On debut fourth of 12 at this track F&M Mdn-Sw December 12 over 1400m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Chateau Vallee carrying 56kg at $11. Expected to feature, despite a wide gate.

Most recently 6th of 9 at Ruakaka on August 16 over 1600m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind I'm Lulu with 56kg at $6.30. Before that 6th of 9 at Ruakaka on July 12 over 2100m, in the wet; 7 len behind Bosch carrying 52kg at $7.80. Going well. Is worth including in all combinations.

Is first-up after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign by neck this track May 7 over 1600m slow track defeating Sol De Otono with 55.5kg at $26. First up last campaign third of 9 at Matamata April 17 over 1600m, soft track; 4 len behind Ballistic Miss with 57.5kg at $9.20. Can return in winning form.

Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 29 over 1550m, 0.7 len behind Emmy Dazzler with 55kg at $2.90. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 4.5 len at Cambridge Synthetic August 8 over 1550m defeating Voldemort with 58.5kg at $3. Will take plenty of beating.

At the latest run second last of 9 at Te Rapa on August 23 over 1500m, in the wet; 7 len behind Elle Sourit with 52kg at $18.80. Before that 7th of 11 at Te Rapa on August 9 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Malborough Bay with 53kg at $7.70. In the mix.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 11 at Arawa Park on August 13 over 1400m, in the wet; head behind Big Wave carrying 57kg at $7. The run before that won by 1.75 len at Te Aroha July 27 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Sadhbh carrying 54.5kg at $10.40. Likely to feature again.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 5th of 12 at Te Rapa on July 26 over 1200m, in the wet; 2 len behind Moneypenny carrying 54.5kg at $8.70. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on August 16 over 1600m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Indian Gold with 58kg at $6.20. Well placed. Hard to beat on her best form.

Most recently 12th of 14 at Te Aroha on August 31 over 1400m, on heavy track; 22 len behind Rocking with 59kg at $19.90. Before that 5th of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on August 16 over 1600m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Indian Gold carrying 56.5kg at $16. Not keen on his chances.

Second run back. First-up after four months set the pace for much of the race 2nd in a small field at Taupo on August 17 over 1100m, in the wet; nose behind To Bravery Born with 54.5kg at $8.50. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at Trentham April 12 over 1300m on a soft track defeating Rufus with 54kg at $17.60. A win is not far away.

Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 29 over 1550m, head behind Emmy Dazzler with 52kg at $20.40. The race before that 8th of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 8 over 2000m, 7 len behind Agera with 52.5kg at $15.80. Don't underestimate.

Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Last start didn't finish the race at Te Rapa July 26 over 1400m. Before that won by 1.3 len at Avondale July 16 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating Rio Grande with 52.5kg at $9.40. Fully tested on her recent run.

Most recently 4th of 14 at Te Rapa on August 9 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Graces Gift with 57kg at $17.40. The race before that 6th of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on July 19 over 1600m, in the wet; 12 len behind Zanzibar carrying 57.5kg at $8.70. Is worth including in all multiples.

Second-up. First-up after three months from last on the turn 6th of 12 at Te Rapa on August 23 over 1200m, in the wet; 3 len behind Mo Charaid with 55.5kg at $38.90. Previously second-up won by 1.0 len at Tauranga March 30 over 1600m defeating Modelo with 57.5kg at $6.60. Needs something easier.

Last start 5th of 10 at Arawa Park on August 13 over 1950m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Overrated with 60kg at $5.50. Before that 10th of 14 at Te Rapa on July 26 over 1600m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Elle McFab carrying 58kg at $21.30. Prepared to risk in this line-up.

Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 9 at Te Rapa on August 9 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Jethro Tull carrying 52.5kg at $21.70. Previously second-up from last on the turn second last of 7 at Te Rapa Rating 75 on December 21 over 1600m, slow going 1.5 len behind Pericles carrying 54kg at $13.20. Hard to get too confident until he shows a little more.

Last start second last of 13 at Te Rapa on August 9 over 2100m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Because with 54kg at $14.50. The run before that 5th of 11 at Ruakaka on August 2 over 2100m, slow going 3.5 len behind Double Take carrying 57kg at $3.70. Capable of much better performance.