Races ORX Ellerslie - NZ

Resuming today after a break of seven months. Finished off last campaign seventh of 11 at Tauranga February 7 over 1400m, 6 len behind Way Out West with 57kg at $6.20. When resuming last campaign fourth of 12 at this track October 19 over 1200m, a long neck behind Legally Binding carrying 56kg at $9.20. Is not the worst from a good draw.

Gelding back from a spell of six-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign 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. Is worth including in all combinations.

Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Te Rapa on August 9 over 1300m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Rocking carrying 58.5kg at $3.40. Second-up 3rd of 10 at Wanganui on August 30 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Amazing Son carrying 58.5kg at $3.10. Looks well placed to break the ice.

Resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last preparation ninth of 13 at Ruakaka July 12 over 1200m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Iridescent with 55.5kg at $8.20. On debut second of 13 at Ruakaka June 28 over 1200m, soft track; a head behind Free Bird with 55.5kg at $18.20. Sure to be prominent fresh up.

Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 17 at this track May 7 over 1600m, soft track; 1.3 len behind Gate Crashers carrying 57.5kg at $9. On debut third of 12 at Tauranga March 30 over 1400m, 2 len behind Larius Lacus with 57kg at $10.30. Should be among the hardest to beat in an even

Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 4th of 12 at Tauranga on March 30 over 1400m, 5 len behind Larius Lacus with 58kg at $3.20. Looks all set for a effective return.

Resuming after a nine months break. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Matamata 3yo Mdn-Sw December 20 over 1600m, 7 len behind Bourbon Proof with 57.5kg at $6.10. On debut third of 10 at this track November 30 over 1300m, soft track; a head behind Fun Never Sets with 57kg at $3.80. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign.

Four-year-old gelding (Time Test - Sampi) will no doubt benefit from the four trials leading in today's debut. Was second in a 1100m trial on September 11 at Avondale. Prepared to risk this time from a tricky draw.

Emma Faber trained four-year-old gelding lining up for first race start. Won a recent trial at Avondale. Cannot be underestimated.

Gelding by El Roca on debut. Trialled on September 11 at Avondale over 1100m and finished fourth. Watch for any market moves.

Mare back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 11 at Te Rapa May 3 over 1400m, in the wet; 4 len behind Jamaica Farewell with 56.5kg at $4.70. Previously first up; third of 8 at Te Aroha March 29 over 1150m, 1.5 len behind Mallister with 56kg at $3.20. Each way claims from a good draw.

Most recently 6th of 10 at Ruakaka on September 3 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Is That All carrying 55kg at $9.40. The race before that 5th of 11 at Te Rapa on August 9 over 1300m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Rocking carrying 56.5kg at $10.70. Prepared to risk.

At the latest run 2nd of 10 at Ruakaka on September 3 over 1200m, on a slow track; nose behind Daring Dame carrying 56.5kg at $5.90. The race before that 5th of 12 at Ruakaka on August 2 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Notabadbergs carrying 56.5kg at $7.90. Can measure up.

Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 4th of 10 at Taupo on September 20 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind Vesphire with 55.5kg at $9.10. Respect any money for her.

Third race start. First start ran last of 9 at Te Rapa Maat on February 8 over 1200m, on a slow track; 47 len behind One More Dance with 54kg at $40. Went for a break before returning 6th of 10 at Ruakaka on September 3 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Daring Dame with 54.5kg at $33.10. Not far away latest but win doesn’t look likely.

Third-up today. First-up 9th of 12 at Ruakaka on August 16 over 1200m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Play It Again Sam carrying 53.5kg at $114. Second run from a spell second last of 10 at Ruakaka on September 3 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Daring Dame carrying 56.5kg at $51.60. Needs to show a lot more before recommending.