Races ORX Ellerslie - NZ

Second-up. First-up after four months second last of 14 at Te Rapa in the G2 Foxbridge Plate on August 23 over 1200m, in the wet; 13 len behind Sterling Express with 58.5kg at $79.60. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by a head at this track Hcp October 26 over 1600m defeating Habana with 56kg at $6.60. Fitter but others are better placed.

Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign eighth of 13 at Eagle Farm in the G2 Qld Guineas May 3 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Depth Of Character with 57kg at $21. Previous preparation first-up won by neck Matamata Mdn-Sw December 20 over 1200m defeating Para Para carrying 57kg at $2. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Expected to be hard to beat.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at this track April 5 over 2200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Embezzler with 60kg at $7.10. When resuming last campaign second of 12 at Ruakaka Hcp September 7 2024 over 1400m, 2 len behind Malt Time with 53kg at $14.60. Resumes after a recent trial win. Has claims if presented on song.

Dual acceptor. Resuming. Finished off last campaign second of 8 at Te Rapa May 24 over 1600m, soft track; 4 len behind Uderzo carrying 55kg at $2.50. When resuming last campaign fifth of 7 at Te Rapa April 13 over 1400m, soft track; 2 len behind Karman Line with 56kg at $3.20. Prefer to see how he returns.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign eighth of 13 at Trentham in the G3 Cuddle Stakes March 22 over 1600m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Our Jumala with 56kg at $5.80. First up last campaign 11th of 14 at Taupo August 21 2024 over 1300m, soft track; 8 len behind What You Wish For with 59kg at $4.10. Can make her presence felt fresh up.

Is first-up after a break of six-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fourth of 18 at this track in the G2 Auckland Cup March 8 over 3200m, soft track; 3 len behind Trav with 53kg at $44.20. When resuming last campaign 11th of 13 at this track Hcp September 21 over 1400m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Shamus with 54kg at $15.60. Expected to run well.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Flemington in the G2 Kewney March 8 over 1600m, 9 len behind Treasurethe Moment carrying 56kg at $16. When resuming last campaign seventh of 11 at this track in the G1 Sistema Railway January 25 over 1200m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Crocetti with 52.5kg at $3.60. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Everything points to a bright return.

Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 16 at this track on September 6 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Arabian Songbird with 60kg at $19.70. Previously second-up won by a nose at Te Rapa May 3 over 1600m in heavy going defeating Knights Realm with 56.5kg at $7.10. Worth following up.

Racing second-up today. Last outing raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 16 at this track on September 6 over 1300m, slow going 3.5 len behind Arabian Songbird carrying 61kg at $44.80. At only start last preparation ran last of 11 at Te Rapa in the LR Lgcy Ldg Sprint on November 9 over 1200m, 6 len behind Babylon Berlin carrying 53kg at $10.40. Strips fitter and expected to feature.

Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at this track May 17 over 1400m, soft track; 4 len behind Sterling Express with 55.5kg at $21.20. When resuming last campaign ran last of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway February 1 over 1400m, soft track; 10 len behind Talisker carrying 59.5kg at $10.40. Prefer to see how he returns.

Resuming after a spell of five months. Finished off last campaign tenth of 13 at Te Rapa in the G2 Travis Stks April 26 over 2000m, soft track; 4 len behind Val Di Zoldo with 57kg at $15.60. First up last campaign ninth of 11 at Matamata February 15 over 1400m, soft track; 13 len behind Nicconi County with 59kg at $9.90. Has claims if presented on song.

Dual acceptor. She is resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign 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. Will take great benefit from this run.