Races ORX Ellerslie - NZ

Is first-up after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at Sha Tin in the G1 Queen Elizabeth II Cup April 27 over 2000m, 8 len behind Tastiera with 57kg at $13. First up last campaign fourth of 12 at Ruakaka Hcp September 7 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Malt Time with 60kg at $8.90. Certainly one to consider.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation won by 2.25 len Trentham G2 Awapuni Gold Cup March 29 over 2100m slow track defeating Manifique with 58kg at $2.90. When resuming last campaign fourth of 14 at Te Rapa in the G2 Foxbridge Plt August 24 2024 over 1200m, in the wet; 2 len behind Bonny Lass carrying 58.5kg at $12.50. Everything points to a bright return.

Second run back. First-up after four months 6th of 14 at Te Rapa in the G2 Foxbridge Plate on August 23 over 1200m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Sterling Express carrying 58.5kg at $5.20. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at this track in the G3 Concorde Stks on December 7 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Babylon Berlin with 56kg at $5.70. Worth following up.

Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd in a small field at Ruakaka on August 16 over 1400m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Tuxedo with 62kg at $10.90. Previously second-up got back early 10th of 16 at this track in the G3 Easter Hcp on April 19 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Doctor Askar carrying 58kg at $16.20. Would have to improve further.

Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run won by 1.0 len at Te Rapa G2 Foxbridge Plate August 23 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Lhasa carrying 58.5kg at $9.90. The start before that won by a neck at Ruakaka June 28 over 1400m in soft going defeating Stonybreck with 55.5kg at $5.10. In form and expected to measure up again.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation 11th of 16 at this track in the G3 Easter Hcp April 19 over 1600m, soft track; 3 len behind Doctor Askar with 56.5kg at $14.60. Previous preparation first-up won by 3 len Wanganui September 21 over 1200m on heavy track defeating Our Sassie Anne carrying 55kg at $5. Sure to be thereabouts.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 13 at Tauranga in the G2 Japan Trophy March 15 over 1600m, soft track; 5 len behind Waitak with 55kg at $5.50. When resuming last campaign third of 10 at Trentham in the G1 Telegraph January 4 over 1200m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Grail Seeker carrying 58.5kg at $9.80. Worth including in all multiples..

Last start 3rd of 14 at Te Rapa in the G2 Foxbridge Plate on August 23 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Sterling Express with 58.5kg at $50.90. The start before that ran last of 9 at Te Rapa on August 9 over 1600m, on heavy track; 13 len behind Gigi carrying 57kg at $6. Others rate better this time.

Second-up. First-up after five months favourite; came home strongly from last on the turn and scored a big 3.5 len win at Ruakaka August 16 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Illicit Dreams carrying 54kg at $1.30. Previously second-up favourite; won by a head at Otaki G3 Wellington Stk November 28 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Island Life carrying 57kg at $7.40. Can go on with it. In form and expected to measure up again.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Rosehill in the G1 Rhil Gneas March 22 over 2000m, 7 len behind Broadsiding carrying 56.5kg at $12. On debut second of 14 at Te Rapa September 27 over 1400m, soft track; a long neck behind Midnight Edition carrying 57.5kg at $6.20. Might be better off following this run.

Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 13 at this track in the G1 Nz Tbred Brdrs March 8 over 1600m, soft track; 0.6 len behind Provence carrying 57kg at $1.30. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 0.5 len Matamata LR Champagne Stks February 15 over 1400m slow track defeating Acquarello with 58kg at $2.60. Looks all set for a bright return.

Is first-up after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second of 8 at this track in the G1 Bonecrusher March 8 over 2000m, soft track; a nose behind El Vencedor carrying 57kg at $7.90. First up last campaign second of 12 at Tauranga Hcp November 2 over 1300m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Wild Night carrying 60.5kg at $5.30. Everything points to a positive return.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 14 at Randwick in the G1 All Aged on April 19 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Jimmysstar with 57kg at $61. Won previous preparation first up won by 2.5 len at Trentham G1 Telegraph January 4 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Sacred Satono carrying 56.5kg at $4.40. Finished fifth in a Ellerslie trial over 1100m on August 28. Include in all combinations.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at this track in the G1 Bonecrusher March 8 over 2000m, soft track; 2.5 len behind El Vencedor with 57kg at $8.60. Previous preparation first-up won by 3 len this track October 26 over 1400m defeating Livid Sky carrying 58.5kg at $5.10. In form and certainly worth following up.

Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign ninth of 14 at Caulfield in the G3 Easter Cup April 5 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Torranzino carrying 56kg at $26. When resuming last campaign ninth of 13 at Sandown-Lakeside in the G3 Bellmaine February 1 over 1200m, 6 len behind She's Bulletproof carrying 60kg at $14. Has some place claims with some early luck.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation won by 1.75 len Arawa Park G3 Rotorua Stakes May 10 over 1400m on heavy track defeating Bedtime Story carrying 57kg at $2.80. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 1.0 len Tauranga January 10 over 1200m defeating December with 57kg at $3.30. Expecting a bright return.

Second run back. First-up after two months won by 0.5 len at Woodville August 17 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Farravallo with 55kg at $5.10. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Trentham on May 17 over 1200m, slow going 1.3 len behind Spencer carrying 54kg at $7.60. Hard to have in this tough line-up.