Races ORM Ellerslie - NZ

Recent form sound. Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 14 at this track on September 6 over 1100m, slow going 1.0 len behind First Dance carrying 59.5kg at $27.50. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Ruakaka on August 16 over 1400m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Elysian Fields with 56kg at $5.30. Nicely placed and can get the job done.

First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Ruakaka June 28 over 1600m, soft track; 13 len behind Levakia carrying 56kg at $18.20. When resuming last campaign fourth of 12 at Pukekohe March 21 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Erin Go Bragh carrying 58.5kg at $13.30. Will improve on whatever he does in this.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at Ruakaka August 16 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Cleat with 55kg at $3.30. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 len this track May 17 over 1200m slow track defeating Atkins with 58.5kg at $5.50. Prefer to see how he returns.

Gelding back from a spell of 11 months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign when last of 14 at Sha Tin November 17 over 1400m, 20 len behind Super Love Dragon carrying 59.5kg at $10. When resuming last campaign sixth of 14 at Sha Tin September 15 2024 over 1400m, 3 len behind Sunlight Power carrying 52.5kg at $14. Looks all set for a bright return.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 13 at this track June 7 over 1200m, soft track; 5 len behind Beneath The Stars with 60kg at $8.50. Previously first up; fourth of 11 at Te Aroha January 4 over 1150m, soft track; 0.6 len behind Aquilifer carrying 58kg at $8.90. Expecting a positive return.

Last start won by a nose at Arawa Park October 12 over 1215m on a heavy track defeating Scouser with 53.5kg at $24.10. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 24 over 1300m, 10 len behind Fun Never Sets with 51kg at $15.20. Back in form but place prospects appear best.

Second-up. First-up after five months 8th of 14 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1100m, in the wet; 4 len behind Bak Da Angel carrying 54.5kg at $9.70. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at this track in the G3 Bonecrusher on December 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Sethito carrying 55kg at $18.10. Rates highly and can do much better this time.

Gelding back from a spell of nine months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation by 0.8 len Otaki January 6 over 1200m slow track defeating Just A Drop carrying 58.5kg at $2.60. First up last campaign second of 11 at Te Aroha November 27 over 1150m, a long neck behind Mi Bella with 58.5kg at $3.90. Everything points to a effective return.

Resumes from a spell after only one run when favourite; won by a head at this track May 25 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Delz Abeel with 58.5kg at $3.70. Expecting a strong run fresh.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up couldn't go on with it; 6th of 10 at Te Aroha on August 31 over 1150m, in the wet; 9 len behind Jethro Tull carrying 54kg at $9.20. Second-up second last of 14 at this track on September 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Celestial Wonder carrying 52kg at $22.60. Hard to have.

Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 24 over 970m, head behind Beast Of Burden carrying 54kg at $3.10. Before that 9th of 13 at this track on September 6 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Have A Crack carrying 56kg at $5. Expected to feature.

Is first-up after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at Tauranga July 6 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind MacAllan carrying 58kg at $3.90. When resuming last campaign second of 13 at this track May 25 over 1200m, soft track; a nose behind Dupont carrying 57.5kg at $7.70. Everything points to a bright return.

Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when favourite; won by 1.75 len at Matamata March 23 over 1200m defeating Chur Nibble with 56kg at $2.60. Expected to feature.

Freshened since claiming her maiden victory on debut; won by 2.25 len at Taupo September 17 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Woman In Charge carrying 56.5kg at $11.50. Shows promise and should measure up again.

Second-up. First-up after five months won by 0.5 len at this track September 20 over 1200m in soft going defeating Dalmatian Coast with 56.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Matamata on April 17 over 1400m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Cashla Bay carrying 56kg at $7.40. Still has scope for improvement and will be tough to beat.

Recent form sound. Comes here off a 42-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 13 at this track on September 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Have A Crack carrying 58.5kg at $7.20. The race before that won by 2.75 len at Awapuni Synthetic August 24 over 1200m defeating It's Amelia with 58.5kg at $1.60. Has ability and can atone.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation third of 13 at Trentham April 12 over 1400m, soft track; 1.2 len behind French Doll carrying 56.5kg at $3.10. On debut fifth of 7 at Te Rapa Mdn-Sw January 16 over 1100m, 3 len behind Detain with 55.5kg at $4.10. Likely to run well.

Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 13 at this track in the LR Colin Meads Trophy on September 6 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Affirmative Action with 57kg at $16.50. Last start 6th of 11 at Te Rapa in the G2 Hawke's Bay Guineas on September 27 over 1400m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Magic Carpet with 57kg at $5.90. Fitter now and better placed coming back in distance.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic July 10 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Vittorio Veneto with 54kg at $19.80. Previously first up; eighth of 14 at this track April 19 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Rockin Rosie with 57.5kg at $8.30. Will take great benefit from this outing.

Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after seven months 11th of 14 at this track on September 6 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4 len behind First Dance with 59.5kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Taupo on October 11 2024 over 1100m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Hitabell with 57.5kg at $4.60. Strips fitter and should be in the mix.