Races ORX Ellerslie - NZ

Last start 3rd of 15 at this track on September 6 over 2200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Double Take with 59kg at $18.10. The run before that 7th of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 29 over 2000m, 6 len behind Boxmoss with 55kg at $12.50. Hard to enthuse.

Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 15 at this track on September 6 over 2200m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Double Take with 58kg at $8.10. The start before that 4th of 12 at Te Rapa on August 23 over 1500m, on rain affected going; 0.7 len behind Tenfoot Tall with 58kg at $14.60. Will be hard to beat.

Form hard to fault. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.75 len at Cambridge Synthetic September 10 over 2000m defeating Vadasha with 58.5kg at $7.30. The race before that 2nd of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 29 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Melkor carrying 58.5kg at $6.40. Looks a definite top-three chance.

Last start faded in the straight 6th of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 29 over 2000m, 6 len behind Boxmoss with 54.5kg at $29.80. The run before that won by a nose at Arawa Park August 13 over 1950m in the wet defeating Morning Cocoa carrying 56.5kg at $24.30. Looks tested again.

Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 16 at Te Rapa on August 23 over 2400m, in the wet; 1.2 len behind Lord Goliath with 57.5kg at $34.80. Before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Arawa Park on August 13 over 1950m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Overrated with 57kg at $10. Sure to be thereabouts.

At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 10 over 2000m, 2 len behind Saint Brigid carrying 54kg at $7.80. The race before that 10th of 15 at this track on September 6 over 2200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Double Take with 54.5kg at $20.30. One of the chances.

Last start 5th of 15 at this track on September 6 over 2200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Double Take carrying 57.5kg at $11.50. The run before that second last of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 8 over 2000m, 9 len behind Agera carrying 52kg at $19.40. Working up to a win. Key runner in this line-up and expected to feature if finds best form.

Last start favourite; won by 3.5 len at Ruakaka September 3 over 2100m on a rain affected track defeating Charlemagne carrying 56.5kg at $4.10. Before that 3rd of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 20 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Boxmoss carrying 54kg at $10.40. Improver who can take the next step immediately.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 3rd of 8 at Ruakaka on August 16 over 1600m, in the wet; 1.75 len behind Super Rosa carrying 56.5kg at $4.80. Second run from a spell 7th of 15 at this track on September 6 over 2200m, slow going 7 len behind Double Take with 56.5kg at $5.30. Anticipating a big run.

Most recently 8th of 15 at this track on September 6 over 2200m, slow going 8 len behind Double Take carrying 55kg at $31.30. The start before that 12th of 14 at Te Aroha on August 31 over 2200m, on a wet track; 32 len behind Talentoso with 67.5kg at $18.30. Will need to do a bit more.

Most recently eased back early on 12th of 15 at this track on September 6 over 2200m, slow going 10 len behind Double Take with 55kg at $37.50. The start before that 7th of 16 at Te Rapa on August 23 over 2400m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Lord Goliath with 55.5kg at $40.70. Worth some thought at good odds.