Races ORM Ellerslie - NZ

Last start 10th of 13 at Taupo on October 10 over 2600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Pacheco with 57.5kg at $25.30. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Otaki on September 26 over 2100m, on a wet track; head behind Danjuro with 57kg at $4.10. Hard to fault if at his best.

Comes off a 42 day let-up. Last start second last of 9 at this track on September 6 over 2200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Bosch carrying 52kg at $11.80. Before that 7th of 10 at Te Rapa Hcp on August 23 over 2100m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Drop Of Something carrying 54kg at $23.80. Wait until he finds some form.

Third-up today. First-up 11th of 18 at this track on September 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Mizella carrying 59.5kg at $54.60. Last start second last of 9 at this track Hcp on September 20 over 2100m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Diamond Jak carrying 54kg at $14.20. Top-three candidate.

Racing well recently. Most recently came from midfield; 2nd of 15 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Notabadspillane with 58.5kg at $5.40. Before that 4th of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on September 13 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Steal My Thunder carrying 55.5kg at $5.80. Working up to a win. Further improvement is anticipated.

Most recently 7th of 9 at this track Hcp on September 20 over 2100m, slow going 2.25 len behind Diamond Jak with 52kg at $8.10. The run before that won by 0.8 len at this track September 6 over 2200m on a soft track defeating I Park carrying 57kg at $11. Not keen on his chances.

Third-up today. Resuming second last of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 29 over 1550m, 3.5 len behind Emmy Dazzler with 57.5kg at $13.50. Last start 12th of 15 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Notabadspillane carrying 57kg at $36.40. Should be at her top now and is sure to be thereabouts.

Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after five months 10th of 18 at this track on September 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Mizella carrying 57kg at $18.80. Previously second-up second last of 13 at this track in the G2 Rich Hill Mile on January 1 over 1600m, 8 len behind Bourbon Empress with 53kg at $26.10. Looks a threat in this line up.

Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 15 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 2100m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Notabadspillane with 56.5kg at $15.10. Before that won by 1.3 len at Cambridge Synthetic August 29 over 2000m defeating San Simeon carrying 59kg at $3.90. In a suitable race and is in the mix.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 10th of 12 at Te Rapa on September 14 over 1400m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Kaimai Queen carrying 57.5kg at $12.90. Second run from a spell 4th of 9 at Otaki on September 26 over 1600m, in the wet; 6 len behind Sunset Boulevard carrying 54.5kg at $5.80. Rates highly and can improve sharply.

Second-up. First-up after six months made ground from midfield; 4th of 13 at this track on September 20 over 1600m, slow going 1.5 len behind Elysian Fields carrying 52kg at $14.90. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Arawa Park on November 19 over 1560m, 0.5 len behind Flamboyance with 56.5kg at $26.40. Include in all combinations.

Last start eased back early on 6th of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 24 over 2000m, 3 len behind San Simeon with 57.5kg at $7.50. The start before that ran last of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 10 over 1550m, 7 len behind Amira D'argento with 58kg at $4.50. Needs to do more.

Most recently won by a neck at this track September 20 over 2400m on a soft track defeating Brian Lamont with 56kg at $4.20. Before that 7th of 15 at this track on September 6 over 2200m, slow going 7 len behind Double Take with 56.5kg at $5.30. Bold showing expected.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 3rd of 11 at Te Rapa on September 14 over 1600m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Pegasus with 57.5kg at $4.50. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Matamata on October 4 over 2000m, in the wet; head behind Muscovado with 54kg at $3. Worth including in calculations.

At the latest run 3rd of 11 at this track on September 20 over 2400m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Santa Catalina carrying 59kg at $4. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 15 at this track on September 6 over 2200m, slow going 0.8 len behind Double Take with 58kg at $8.10. Winning hope in an even contest.

Second-up. First-up after four months 5th of 10 at Te Aroha on September 19 over 1600m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Shivoo carrying 66kg at $11.30. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Taupo on December 30 over 2000m, 11 len behind Incredible with 56kg at $14.50. Prefer to see her back in form.