Races ORX Ellerslie - NZ

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at Pukekohe March 21 over 1400m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Chattahoochee carrying 54kg at $3.80. Previously first up; third of 9 at Tauranga January 10 over 1200m, 2 len behind Tomodachi carrying 58kg at $12.80. This is an ideal race to kick off. Leading chance.

Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 52-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 8 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 30 over 970m, 0.9 len behind Electric Zou with 61.5kg at $3.50. The run before that 2nd of 8 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 10 over 970m, head behind Seamsew with 61.5kg at $2.60. Among the leading chances.

Racing well recently. Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Ruakaka on August 16 over 1100m, in the wet; head behind Cleat with 54.5kg at $4.60. The race before that won by 1.3 len at Ruakaka July 12 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Judicial with 52.5kg at $6.70. Each way player on best form.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran last of 8 at Ruakaka on August 16 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 30 len behind Cleat carrying 56.5kg at $12.30. Second run from a spell 2nd of 16 at this track on September 6 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Arabian Songbird carrying 57.5kg at $27.40. Reaching his peak now and cannot be ruled out.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign when last of 14 at Te Rapa in the G3 Cmbrdg Brdrs April 26 over 1200m, soft track; 8 len behind Ardalio carrying 57kg at $25.50. When resuming last campaign second last of 7 at Te Rapa 3yo Hcp December 14 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Damask Rose carrying 59kg at $5.50. Expected to feature.

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 won by head this track 3yo SWP May 17 over 1100m slow track defeating Chicago Jack with 55kg at $2.20. When resuming last campaign second of 9 at Te Rapa 3yo SWP April 13 over 1200m, soft track; a nose behind Midnight Edition carrying 55kg at $4.60. Looks ready to run well following a couple of recent trials.

Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Te Rapa May 31 over 1200m, in the wet; 8 len behind Cleat with 58.5kg at $5.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len Pukekohe March 21 over 1200m in the wet defeating Cornelia carrying 54kg at $9.70. Among the top 4 chances.

At the latest run second last of 7 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 10 over 970m, 5 len behind Brazen Affair carrying 58.5kg at $2.10. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Cambridge Synthetic on August 20 over 970m, head behind Seamsew with 58.5kg at $1.70. Better than the last run suggests and can make amends.

Second-up. First-up after four months won by a neck at Te Rapa August 23 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Sweetazme with 59kg at $8.60. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Pukekohe on April 2 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Jack Crabb carrying 58.5kg at $14.80. Shaping up nicely and can play a role in the finish.

Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation 11th of 15 at this track in the G2 Avondale Gns February 22 over 2100m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Thedoctoroflove with 55kg at $10.30. At her first start won by long-neck Pukekohe November 7 over 1200m defeating We Found Love carrying 56kg at $10.10. Resumes after a recent trial win. Expecting a strong run fresh.

Resuming. Only had one start last preparation came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 7 at this track on June 7 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Pokuru Gold with 54kg at $17.40. First up last campaign 8th of 10 at Te Rapa on October 28 over 1300m, 4 len behind Force Of Nature carrying 55.5kg at $25.30. Others rate better.

First-up. Finished off last campaign eighth of 14 at this track May 17 over 1200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Old Bill Bone carrying 55.5kg at $14.80. Previously first up; sixth of 10 at Pukekohe March 21 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Chante Moi carrying 55.5kg at $9.40. Might be better off following this outing.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last preparation won by head Ruakaka June 28 over 1200m slow track defeating Vesphire carrying 57.5kg at $3.40. When resuming last campaign sixth of 13 at Arawa Park May 10 over 1215m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Honey Badger with 57kg at $8.20. Very keen on her prospects while fresh.

Is first-up after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation third of 10 at Te Rapa May 24 over 1400m, soft track; 1.2 len behind Acapelago carrying 56kg at $3.70. Previously first up; second of 14 at Matamata April 17 over 1400m, soft track; 4 len behind La Mezquita with 57.5kg at $2.90. Should be thereabouts.

Second run back. First-up after three months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Te Aroha on August 31 over 1150m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Jethro Tull carrying 54kg at $9.20. Previously second-up won by a head at this track May 25 over 1300m in soft going defeating Reliable Squeeze with 56.5kg at $7.20. Expect a better outcome this time.

Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at Ruakaka June 28 over 1600m, soft track; 15 len behind Levakia with 56kg at $2.50. First up last campaign second of 14 at this track April 19 over 1200m, soft track; 0.8 len behind Rockin Rosie carrying 56.5kg at $5.90. Has been trialling well leading into this first up run.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at this track 3yo SWP April 5 over 1500m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Lord Penman with 56kg at $13.10. When resuming last campaign second last of 8 at Pukekohe February 23 over 1200m, 6 len behind Midnight Edition carrying 56kg at $7.80. Has claims if presented on song.

Is first-up after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign third of 14 at Te Rapa May 31 over 1300m, in the wet; 0.9 len behind Charmer with 58.5kg at $5.30. When resuming last campaign tenth of 14 at this track April 19 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Rockin Rosie with 59kg at $12.10. Resumes after a recent trial win. Can figure in the finish.

Dual acceptor. Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at this track 3yo SWP March 8 over 1500m, soft track; 8 len behind Tardelli with 56kg at $8.70. On debut third of 11 at Ruakaka September 7 2024 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Customized with 54kg at $19.60. Might be better off following this run.