Races ORM Ellerslie - NZ

Gelding back from a spell of six months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation 11th of 13 at this track Rating 65 April 19 over 1600m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Croupier carrying 57kg at $8. When resuming last campaign eighth of 12 at Pukekohe March 21 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Erin Go Bragh with 58.5kg at $7.10. Looks all set for a positive return.

Second-up. First-up after five months came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1300m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Transcend carrying 57kg at $13.40. Previously second-up got back early 8th of 15 at this track in the G3 Trelawney Std on April 19 over 2100m, slow going 7 len behind Kiwi Skyhawk with 57kg at $53.40. Strips fitter and is among the chances.

Racing well recently. Most recently sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 24 over 1550m, long-neck behind El Zoro carrying 53kg at $3.80. The race before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 10 over 1300m, 0.8 len behind Fairy Dream with 56.5kg at $4.30. Sound top-three prospects again.

Second-up. Promising on debut 4th of 12 at Tauranga on March 30 over 1400m, 5 len behind Larius Lacus with 58kg at $3.20. Returned from break 2nd of 12 at this track on September 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Love Symbol with 58.5kg at $10.80. No surprise to see him take this out.

Most recently 4th of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 24 over 1550m, 5.5 len behind El Zoro with 56kg at $11.60. The start before that 6th of 8 at Te Aroha on September 21 over 1600m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Giveusawink carrying 66kg at $4.90. Not keen on his chances.

Second-up. First-up after five months 9th of 11 at Tauranga on October 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Paddy The Farmer with 57.5kg at $4.40. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Matamata on April 17 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Cashla Bay carrying 58kg at $4.70. Rates highly and should do much better.

Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 13 at this track on September 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Have A Crack carrying 55kg at $36.60. The race before that 2nd of 8 at Awapuni Synthetic on August 3 over 1400m, nose behind Sunshine Ale with 56.5kg at $3.30. Can improve and is worth thought.

Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after three months 8th of 13 at this track on September 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Have A Crack with 55kg at $27. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Pukekohe on March 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Sista Sugar carrying 55.5kg at $13.90. Expecting her to kick on with that first run out of the way.

At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on September 20 over 1200m, slow going 1.1 len behind Love Symbol carrying 56.5kg at $12.60. Before that 2nd of 10 at Ruakaka on September 3 over 1200m, on a slow track; nose behind Daring Dame carrying 56.5kg at $5.90. Hard to entertain.

Resuming after a spell of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 17 at this track May 7 over 1600m, soft track; 1.3 len behind Gate Crashers with 54.5kg at $3.80. Previously first up; ninth of 13 at Matamata March 23 over 1400m, 10 len behind Sperlari with 57kg at $8.80. Everything points to a bright return.

Recent form sound. At the latest run sat on the pace when 2nd of 8 at this track on September 20 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Churmatt with 56kg at $9.50. The start before that 3rd of 10 at Wanganui in the LR Wanganui Guineas on August 30 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Platinum Diamond carrying 57kg at $49.80. Key runner on recent form.

Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 13 at this track on September 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Have A Crack carrying 54.5kg at $18. Last start 9th of 11 at Te Rapa in the G2 Hawke's Bay Guineas on September 27 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Magic Carpet carrying 57kg at $7.60. Capable of sharp improvement.

Second-up. Promising on debut 2nd of 11 at Ruakaka 2yo SWP on July 12 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Yokozuna with 57kg at $2.70. Returned from break ran last of 11 at Te Rapa in the G2 Hawke's Bay Guineas on September 27 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 13 len behind Magic Carpet with 57kg at $9.20. Will find this easier and is sure to prove hard to beat.

Third-up today. First-up second last of 10 at Taupo on August 17 over 1400m, on heavy track; 19 len behind Mista Stitch carrying 56kg at $21.10. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Taupo on September 17 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Oratia Beauty carrying 57.5kg at $42.30. Better effort last start but others preferred.

Three-year-old colt (Frankel - Salsa Bella) has trialled on five occasions leading into today's race. Fourth over 1300m in a Cambridge Synthetic trial on September 30. Looks tested in this line-up.

Was well-supported at debut, 4th of 8 at Taupo on September 17 over 1300m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Places To Be with 55.5kg at $1.90. Expected to do much better.

Raced twice to date. At debut, 5th of 11 at Te Rapa 3yo Mdn-Sw on August 23 over 1200m, on heavy track; 1.75 len behind Quantum Legend with 55.5kg at $7.20. Second-up 8th of 11 at this track in the G3 Sunline Vase on September 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Tajana carrying 56.5kg at $18.50. This more suitable so gets chance to break through.

At debut, 9th of 12 at this track on September 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Well Written carrying 57.5kg at $18.30. Drawn wide and prepared to overlook.

Comes off a 45 day let-up. Most recently 10th of 12 at Ruakaka on September 3 over 2100m, slow going 13 len behind Haughty with 56.5kg at $15.80. The run before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 5th of 13 at Ruakaka on August 16 over 1600m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Miss Seth carrying 56.5kg at $17.20. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.

Filly by Almanzor on debut. Has looked handy in two trials leading into this. Was runner-up in a trial at Cambridge Synthetic on September 30 over 950m. Looks tested in this line-up.

First starter by Savabeel - Contessa Vanessa. Has run a number of ordinary trials prior to her debut today. Not seen on the track to assess positively. Unlikely to threaten at this stage.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign 7th of 11 at Ruakaka on June 28 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Chicago Dream carrying 54.5kg at $8.40. First up last campaign ran last in a small field at Matamata in the G3 Matamata Slppr on February 15 over 1200m, 7 len behind Return To Conquer with 57kg at $15.90. Ran 3rd in a trial at Te Rapa over 1100m on September 23. Prefer to see how he returns.