Races ORM Ellerslie - NZ

Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 2nd of 10 at this track on April 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; head behind Lotus with 56.5kg at $1.80. Expected to feature.

Resuming after a break of ten months. Finished off last campaign when last of 10 at Tauranga December 13 over 2100m, on heavy track; 16 len behind Please Sir with 57kg at $7.50. When resuming last campaign sixth of 10 at Taupo 3yo Mdn-Sw September 20 2024 over 1300m, soft track; 4 len behind Sexy And I Moet with 57.5kg at $12.50. Might be better off following this outing.

Last start got back early 7th of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 24 over 1300m, 13 len behind Happy Youmzain carrying 57.5kg at $15.30. Before that eased back early on 5th of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 10 over 970m, 5 len behind Passiflora carrying 57.5kg at $21. Looks tested in this field.

Facing the starter for the first time. Five-year-old gelding by El Roca out of My Fiancee. At the most recent trial finished fourth on September 11 at Avondale over 1100m. Prefer to see under race conditions.

Second run back. First-up after four months 2nd of 11 at Tauranga on October 1 over 1200m, slow going 1.3 len behind Paddy The Farmer carrying 56.5kg at $9.90. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at this track on April 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Lotus carrying 55.5kg at $6.10. Sure to run well.

Mare back from a spell of 11 months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at this track November 30 over 1300m, soft track; 1.0 len behind Fun Never Sets with 56.5kg at $9.90. Previously first up; seventh of 12 at Hastings September 7 2024 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Belles Fate carrying 55kg at $12.20. Everything points to a positive return.

Is first-up after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at Tauranga May 28 over 1400m, in the wet; 8 len behind Prudentia with 56.5kg at $3. When resuming last campaign sixth of 15 at this track May 7 over 1400m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Hero Of War with 56.5kg at $8.80. Capable of a bold return.

Resuming after six months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Te Rapa April 26 over 1200m, soft track; 8 len behind Lubeck with 56kg at $19.60. Previously first up; fifth of 9 at Pukekohe March 21 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Little Black Dress carrying 55kg at $7.70. Expected to feature.

Third race start. First start 6th of 11 at Te Rapa on April 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Lubeck carrying 56kg at $3.30. Returned from break 3rd of 12 at this track on September 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Well Written with 57.5kg at $11.60. Fitter and is a leading contender.

At debut, 4th of 10 at Tauranga on October 1 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Rising Star with 57.5kg at $5.30. Has ability and can step up with the run under the belt.

At debut, 2nd of 11 at Taupo on August 17 over 1000m, on a wet track; 0.5 len behind Carsolio carrying 54kg at $13.70. One of the top chances.

Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 11 at Ruakaka on September 3 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Transcend carrying 55.5kg at $4.20. Last start 7th of 12 at this track on September 20 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Well Written with 55.5kg at $5.60. One of the chances.

Was well-supported at debut, 4th of 12 at this track on September 20 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Well Written carrying 55.5kg at $2.60. Expected to be in the finish.

Racing first-up today. Not seen since she finished last of 8 at Otaki in the LR Castletown Stakes June 20 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 14 len behind Platinum Diamond carrying 55kg at $4.10. On debut fourth of 13 at Matamata 2yo Mdn-Sw April 17 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Varjak carrying 55.5kg at $8.80. Expecting a effective return.

Gelding by Per Incanto on debut. Won trial at Cambridge Synthetic over 950m on September 30. Should be primed to run well despite a difficult draw.

Three-year-old gelding making debut by Circus Maximus out of Spirit Of Heaven. Was second in a Te Rapa trial over 900m August 5 then followed up with a fourth at Cambridge Synthetic in a 950m trial on September 30. Beautifully drawn so could well play a big role.

First starter. Three-year-old gelding by Vadamos out of Zadoree purchased for NZD $ 1,300 (Gavelhouse 2023 Thoroughbred 16 October auction). At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 800m at Ellerslie September 9. Prefer to see.

On debut. Three-year-old gelding by Super Easy out of Elude. At the most recent trial finished fifth at Avondale over 800m. Looks tested in this line-up.

Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old gelding by Camelot out of Glengowan. At the most recent trial finished fifth at Te Rapa over 1100m. Facing a stiff test.

Gelding by Spirit Of Boom making his first appearance. Trialled on October 9 at Te Awamutu over 850m and finished fifth. Tough assignment.