Races ORX Ellerslie - NZ

Second-up. Comes off a 38-day let-up. First-up after seven months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.0 len at Cambridge Synthetic July 30 over 1300m defeating Pinky Pie carrying 58.5kg at $3.70. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 at Matamata on December 20 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Cognoscenti with 57kg at $4.30. Expected to run well again.

Third race start. First start didn't finish the race at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw March 14 2024 over 1000m. Returned from break tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.75 len at Cambridge Synthetic August 8 over 1300m defeating Rocky Marciano carrying 57.5kg at $3.50. Strips fitter and is one of the leading chances.

Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, raced on the pace when 3rd of 7 at Awapuni Synthetic on August 3 over 1000m, 1.1 len behind Platinum Designs carrying 54kg at $2.50. Second-up won by 2.75 len at Awapuni Synthetic August 24 over 1200m defeating It's Amelia carrying 58.5kg at $1.60. Impressive of late. Heading the right way and looks hard to beat.

Recent form sound. Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by a long-neck at Te Rapa July 26 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Sweet Talkin Gal with 58.5kg at $1.30. The start before that 2nd of 14 at Tauranga on June 21 over 1200m, on heavy track; 1.5 len behind Accentuate with 58.5kg at $1.90. Can make it two on the trot.

Last start eased back early on 5th of 8 at Ruakaka on August 16 over 1100m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Cleat carrying 54kg at $18.50. Before that won by a head at Ruakaka August 2 over 1200m in soft going defeating Unwritten with 57.5kg at $16.60. Prepared to work around.

Resumes after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation 11th of 13 at this track Rating 65 April 19 over 1600m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Croupier with 57kg at $8. Previously first up; eighth of 12 at Pukekohe March 21 over 1200m, in the wet; 4 len behind Erin Go Bragh with 58.5kg at $7.10. Everything points to a effective return.

At the latest run 5th of 10 at Arawa Park on August 13 over 1400m, on heavy track; 0.8 len behind Go Easy with 58.5kg at $2.60. The run before that 4th of 9 at Te Rapa on July 26 over 1400m, in the wet; 13 len behind Ortega with 56kg at $6.50. Not far away last time. Has some rough place claims.

At the latest run 2nd of 12 at Ruakaka on August 16 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 1.3 len behind Play It Again Sam with 58.5kg at $5.10. The race before that 6th of 11 at Te Rapa on August 9 over 1300m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Rocking with 58.5kg at $11.50. Capable of another forward showing. Should run well again and is definitely in the mix.

Since last run won Te Awamutu trial over 1150m on 26/08/2025; Last start 2nd of 13 at Avondale on July 16 over 1200m, in the wet; 0.8 len behind Interlaken carrying 55.5kg at $21.80. Start before second last of 13 at Ruakaka June 28 over 1200m, soft track; 8 len behind Free Bird carrying 56.5kg at $15.30. Lightly-raced with room to improve but others rate better.

Second run back. First-up after three months won by 2.5 len at Cambridge Synthetic August 20 over 1300m defeating Distinguished with 54.5kg at $4.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at this track on May 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Moxie carrying 55.5kg at $3.60. Can go on with it. Top chance.

Second-up. First-up after eight months won by 0.5 len at Taupo August 17 over 1000m on a heavy track defeating Fleeting Star with 56kg at $2.20. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Trentham in the LR Wellesley Stakes on January 11 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind To Cap It All with 57kg at $3.10. Can go on with it here.

Recent form sound. Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 8 at Awapuni Synthetic on August 3 over 1400m, nose behind Sunshine Ale with 56.5kg at $3.30. The race before that made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 10 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Shamel Express carrying 52kg at $5.20. Close to a win. Must be included.

First-up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 14 at this track May 25 over 1400m, soft track; 4 len behind Super Fly with 56.5kg at $10.30. Previously first up; fourth of 12 at Pukekohe Mdn-Sw February 23 over 1200m, 3 len behind Wolf Twenty One with 56kg at $32.70. Will take great benefit from this run.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign second of 13 at Te Rapa in the LR May 3 over 1400m, on heavy track; a nose behind Towering Vision carrying 57kg at $99.40. On debut seventh of 9 at Wanganui March 15 over 1200m, 8 len behind War Princess carrying 57kg at $19.70. Has claims if presented on song.

Returns from a 62-day let-up. Most recently led to the turn then faded 5th of 8 at Tauranga on July 6 over 1400m, on a wet track; 2.75 len behind Vickezzlastcall carrying 56.5kg at $3.60. The start before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 12 at Matamata on June 15 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 0.7 len behind Empressive with 54.5kg at $6.20. Prefer to see him back in form.

Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Te Aroha March 7 over 1150m, 4.5 len behind Katashi carrying 58kg at $7.20. When resuming last campaign 12th of 14 at this track October 19 over 1200m, 10 len behind First Dance with 56kg at $13.90. Prefer to see how he returns.

Raced two times to date. At debut, 2nd of 13 at Ruakaka on June 28 over 1200m, slow going head behind Free Bird with 55.5kg at $18.20. Second-up 9th of 13 at Ruakaka on July 12 over 1200m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Iridescent with 55.5kg at $8.20. Wait until he finds some form.

Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Te Rapa on August 9 over 1300m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Rocking with 58.5kg at $3.40. Second-up 3rd of 10 at Wanganui on August 30 over 1200m, on a wet track; 1.5 len behind Amazing Son carrying 58.5kg at $3.10. Has upside and is worth including.

Second-up. First-up after five months 9th of 11 at Te Rapa on August 23 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Quantum Legend carrying 57.5kg at $86.70. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at this track on April 5 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Wyndstorm carrying 57kg at $60.50. Prepared to take him on.

Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after four months in a small field at Taupo on August 17 over 1100m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind To Bravery Born with 54kg at $13.20. Previously second-up in a small field at Trentham on April 12 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Faultless carrying 57kg at $10.70. Making up the numbers.