Races ORX Ellerslie - NZ

Third-up today. Resuming 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. Last start 2nd in a small field at Otaki on September 6 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind My Ferrari with 57.5kg at $7.10. Impressed last start. One of the better chances.

Back after a long spell. Finished off last campaign 5th of 9 at Matamata on March 23 over 1050m, 8 len behind Lady Iris carrying 57.5kg at $2.10. First up last campaign 3rd of 7 at Otaki on November 28 over 1100m, slow going 2 len behind Romanoff carrying 57kg at $1.20. Was runner-up in a trial at Te Awamutu on August 26 over 850m. Likely to return bigger and better this prep.

Resumes from a spell after only one run when 3rd of 8 at Te Aroha on June 2 over 1150m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Cream Tart with 56.5kg at $17.10. Will improve on whatever he does in this.

Resuming after a break; only one run when 6th of 11 at Te Rapa on April 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Lubeck with 56kg at $3.30. Everything points to a effective return.

Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray trained three-year-old gelding lining up for debut. Is the winner of two trials. Inside barrier will assist chances. Capable of a solid performance.

Three-year-old gelding making debut by Super Seth out of Daffodil. Won a barrier trial at Ellerslie over 800m September 9. Has the pedigree so worth watching for any market confidence.

Murray Thompson trained three-year-old gelding lining up for first race start. Looked good in a recent trial win. Wait and see what he can do.

Filly back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign second of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic June 4 over 970m, 1.3 len behind Catoca carrying 53.5kg at $2.90. Previously first up; sixth of 9 at Te Rapa April 13 over 1100m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Bulgari with 55.5kg at $2.70. Expecting her to hit the ground running this campaign.

Second run back. First-up after five months 3rd of 11 at Ruakaka on September 3 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Transcend carrying 55.5kg at $4.20. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at this track on April 5 over 1200m, slow going 0.5 len behind Wyndstorm carrying 55kg at $7. Form sound and rates a top chance.

Three-year-old filly making debut by Wootton Bassett out of Avantage. Won a barrier trial at Te Awamutu over 850m August 26. Promising type who is sure to be well fancied.

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 5th of 13 at Matamata on April 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Varjak carrying 52.5kg at $10.10. First up last campaign second last of 7 at this track on November 30 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Toretto carrying 55.5kg at $12. Was runner-up in a trial at Te Awamutu on August 26 over 850m. Might be better off following this outing.

Shaun & Emma Clotworthy trained three-year-old filly lining up for first race start. Won a recent trial at Ellerslie. Prefer to see.

Three-year-old filly making debut by Super Seth out of Starvoia. Won a trial over 800m at Ellerslie on September 9. Chances aided by an inside gate.

Three-year-old filly by leading sire Written Tycoon out of Mozzie Monster. She has four recent trials leading in today's debut. Won her most recent trial at Ellerslie over 800m on September 9. A betting push will add to the confidence.

Filly by Maurice making her first appearance. Ran 3rd in a Te Awamutu trial over 850m on August 26. Looks tested in this line-up.

At debut, ran last of 11 at Ruakaka on September 3 over 1200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Transcend carrying 55.5kg at $22.70. Perfectly drawn but still prepared to risk.