Races ORX Ellerslie - NZ

Third-up today. Resumes off a 38 day letup. Resuming 4th of 10 at Arawa Park on July 19 over 1400m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Ocean Road with 57kg at $8.80. Second run from a spell favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at Arawa Park August 13 over 1400m in the wet defeating Scarlet Temple with 54.5kg at $5.50. One of the chances after a good win last time out.

Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 8 at Ruakaka on August 16 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Cleat with 55kg at $3.30. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Ruakaka on August 2 over 1300m, on a slow track; nose behind Dancing Dream carrying 59.5kg at $2.70. Can improve and should figure in the finish.

Gelding back from a spell of ten months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at Happy Valley December 4 over 1650m, 2.25 len behind Prince Alex with 56.5kg at $31. When resuming last campaign fifth of 8 at Happy Valley September 11 2024 over 1200m, 4 len behind Scotch Tycoon carrying 59.5kg at $8.90. Use the market as your best guide.

Racing well recently. Comes here off a 52-day let-up. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Cambridge Synthetic on July 30 over 1300m, 2 len behind Mars with 56.5kg at $2.80. The race before that won by 2.25 len at Cambridge Synthetic July 10 over 1300m defeating Reliable Squeeze carrying 53kg at $6. In the mix again.

Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 15 at this track Rating 65 February 22 over 2100m, soft track; a long neck behind Please Sir with 59.5kg at $6.60. On debut second of 14 at Matamata September 13 2024 over 1400m, soft track; 1.0 len behind Grit with 57.5kg at $61. Has claims if presented on song.

Claiming his maiden victory on debut; favourite; won by 1.75 len at Ruakaka September 3 over 1400m in soft going defeating Flutterbelle carrying 54kg at $2.20. Big chance with that race experience to prove invaluable.

Resuming after a five months break. Not seen since winning by 2.5 len Pukekohe April 23 over 1400m in the wet defeating Eagle Rock with 58kg at $6.50. On debut sixth of 11 at Pukekohe March 14 over 1400m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Sista Sugar with 57.5kg at $24.60. Expecting a strong run fresh.

Third-up today. First-up won by 2.5 len at Cambridge Synthetic August 20 over 1300m defeating Distinguished with 54.5kg at $4.50. Second run from a spell 3rd of 13 at this track on September 6 over 1200m, slow going 1.3 len behind Have A Crack carrying 54.5kg at $4.80. Racing well. Capable of taking this out.

Resuming after a spell of six months. Finished off last campaign seventh of 11 at Pukekohe March 21 over 2100m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Gold Currency with 58kg at $3.30. First up last campaign fourth of 11 at Te Rapa January 31 over 1400m, soft track; 4 len behind Pax Mundi carrying 58kg at $9.60. Has some top 4 claims.

At the latest run from last on the turn 7th of 14 at this track on September 6 over 1100m, slow going 2.5 len behind First Dance carrying 57.5kg at $27.20. The run before that 6th of 9 at Te Rapa on August 9 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Jethro Tull with 58kg at $5.70. Can figure in the top 3 this time.

Most recently 2nd in a small field at Cambridge Synthetic on August 29 over 1300m, head behind Oban with 56.5kg at $6. The run before that 9th of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 10 over 2000m, 9 len behind Prometheus carrying 56kg at $4.50. Promising effort last time out. Sure to be thereabouts.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign 11th of 15 at this track in the G3 Trelawney Std April 19 over 2100m, soft track; 9 len behind Kiwi Skyhawk carrying 55kg at $24.50. At her first start won by 0.8 len Tauranga February 7 over 1400m defeating Sperlari with 56kg at $5.60. Expected to feature fresh up.

Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign 4th of 14 at this track on April 5 over 1500m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Flanagan carrying 56.5kg at $12.20. First up last campaign 3rd of 12 at Te Rapa on November 9 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Smart Love carrying 53.5kg at $53.10. Ran 3rd in a Te Awamutu trial over 1150m on August 26. Capable of a bold return.

Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 14 at this track on September 6 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind First Dance carrying 57kg at $15.90. Before that won by a head at Ruakaka July 12 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Balls Of Fire with 56.5kg at $9.70. Won't be far away.

Mare back from a spell of five months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Mornington 3yo SWP April 19 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Movin Out with 55kg at $19. First up last campaign second of 8 at Benalla F&M Mdn-Sw February 16 over 1412m, a neck behind Coco Jen carrying 57.5kg at $1.45. Everything points to an effective return.

Second-up. Promising on debut 2nd of 7 at Trentham on May 10 over 1200m, on heavy track; long-neck behind Country Salon with 54kg at $4.40. Went for a break before returning favourite; won by 0.8 len at Ruakaka September 3 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Unrestrained with 55.5kg at $2.60. Back in great shape and is sure to measure up.

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign sixth of 13 at this track Rating 65 April 19 over 1600m, soft track; 1.3 len behind Croupier carrying 57kg at $19.50. When resuming last campaign third of 11 at Trentham January 18 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Slipper Island with 56.5kg at $10. Others preferred.

Most recently 7th of 13 at this track on September 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Have A Crack with 58.5kg at $7.70. Before that 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. Can bounce back.

Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 10 at Ruakaka on August 2 over 1300m, on a slow track; nose behind Arabella with 57kg at $7.10. Second-up 8th of 12 at Te Rapa on August 23 over 1200m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Mo Charaid carrying 58kg at $14.60. Might struggle again.

Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at Matamata June 15 over 1600m, in the wet; 3 len behind Tregor with 55.5kg at $2.80. On debut favourite; won by head Matamata April 17 over 1200m slow track defeating Ziggy Stardust with 55kg at $14.90. Cannot enthuse.

Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 12 at Te Rapa on August 23 over 1200m, on a wet track; 0.8 len behind Mo Charaid carrying 59kg at $4. Second run from a spell 8th of 14 at this track on September 6 over 1100m, slow going 2.5 len behind First Dance carrying 59kg at $5.90. Worth including in all combinations.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign tenth of 14 at Te Rapa May 31 over 1300m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Charmer carrying 58kg at $5.20. First up last campaign third of 14 at this track May 17 over 1300m, soft track; 0.5 len behind Jurisprudence carrying 57.5kg at $14.70. Has performed well when fresh in the past but wait and see how he has returned.