Races ORM Ellerslie - NZ

Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 16 at this track in the G1 Nz Derby March 8 over 2400m, soft track; 9 len behind Willydoit with 57kg at $9.10. On debut second of 11 at Te Aroha December 8 over 1400m, soft track; a head behind Coincidental carrying 57kg at $11.40. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Looks all set for a bright return.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 6th of 16 at this track on September 6 over 1300m, slow going 3 len behind Arabian Songbird carrying 55.5kg at $6.90. Second-up raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1400m, on a wet track; 1.3 len behind Astoria Brooke carrying 54kg at $3.70. Can go on with it.

Second run back. First-up after four months 9th of 12 at Otaki on September 26 over 1200m, on heavy track; 16 len behind Tolstoy with 56kg at $3.30. Previously second-up favourite; won by a head at Trentham Mdn-Sw April 12 over 1400m in soft going defeating Afternoon Siesta carrying 58kg at $1.60. Rates highly and can do much better.

Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after four months 2nd of 12 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1200m, in the wet; head behind She's All That carrying 59kg at $4.60. Previously second-up didn't finish the race at Te Rapa May 3 over 1200m. Looks hard to beat.

Dual acceptor. Resumes after a break of five-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second of 15 at Te Rapa May 3 over 2100m, on heavy track; a long neck behind Quick Fire with 59kg at $10.30. When resuming last campaign third of 11 at Te Aroha November 27 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Saxs 'N' Silks with 57kg at $10.10. Looks all set for a bright return.

Second-up. First-up after 10 months 9th of 16 at this track on September 20 over 1300m, slow going 2.5 len behind Big Wave carrying 59kg at $15.50. Previously second-up 6th of 13 at Sha Tin on October 1 2024 over 1400m, 2 len behind View Of The World carrying 57kg at $15. Looking elsewhere.

Second-up. First-up after six months 2nd of 8 at Te Rapa on September 14 over 1300m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Smart Love with 59kg at $10.30. Previously second-up won by 1.75 len at Arawa Park October 13 2024 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Privy Garden carrying 52kg at $11.30. Poor record at this track remains a query can't recommend here.

Second run back. First-up after seven months got back early 8th of 16 at this track on September 20 over 1300m, slow going 2.5 len behind Big Wave carrying 59.5kg at $8.60. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Pukekohe on October 16 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Suavetta carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. Others make more appeal.

Racing second-up today. Last run sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 16 at this track on September 20 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Big Wave carrying 57kg at $7.90. At only start last preparation 4th of 14 at this track on April 5 over 1500m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Flanagan with 56.5kg at $12.20. Genuine performer who is expected to go well.

Second run back. First-up after seven months raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 11 at this track on September 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Tardelli carrying 54kg at $26.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Pukekohe on October 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Levakia with 55.5kg at $12.30. Can't recommend off that run.

Second run back. First-up after six months ran last of 14 at this track on September 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Celestial Wonder with 54kg at $22.90. Previously second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on March 8 over 1400m, on a slow track; head behind Francee carrying 57.5kg at $6.90. Rates highly and should do much better.

Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 16 at this track on September 20 over 1300m, slow going 1.5 len behind Big Wave with 57.5kg at $16.90. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Cambridge Synthetic on August 29 over 1300m, head behind Oban with 56.5kg at $6. Possesses a big finish.

Second-up. First-up after six months 5th of 16 at this track on September 20 over 1300m, slow going 2 len behind Big Wave carrying 57.5kg at $34.30. Previously second-up 2nd of 15 at this track Rating 65 on February 22 over 2100m, on a slow track; nose behind Please Sir carrying 57kg at $12.10. Can do much better this time with the run under her belt.

Second run back. First-up after five months 6th of 9 at Tauranga on October 1 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Mr Marigold carrying 54kg at $4.30. Previously second-up settled well back; won by a neck at Arawa Park December 28 over 1400m defeating Clear Conscience carrying 57.5kg at $6.30. Is a second up winner in the past but looks tested again.

Resuming after a spell of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign second of 12 at Avondale July 16 over 1600m, in the wet; 1.3 len behind White Mask carrying 53kg at $5.90. Previously first up; sixth of 14 at this track May 25 over 1300m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Beneath The Stars carrying 57.5kg at $4.70. Has claims if presented on song.

Last start 3rd of 8 at this track on September 20 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind Churmatt with 57kg at $6.10. Before that 8th of 13 at this track in the LR Colin Meads Trophy on September 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Affirmative Action carrying 57kg at $8.30. This looks a stern test.

Dual acceptor. Third race start. Promising on debut 4th of 9 at this track on June 7 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Boombox with 56kg at $11.90. Returned from break favourite; won by 1.75 len at Cambridge Synthetic September 24 over 1300m defeating Guiding Light carrying 56kg at $1.90. Back in great shape and will be tough to beat.

Dual acceptor. Third race start. First start 4th of 13 at Matamata on March 23 over 1400m, 7 len behind Sperlari with 57kg at $15.70. Returned from break won by 1.3 len at Taupo September 17 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Luvabeel with 57.5kg at $5.90. Back in great shape and can measure up in this line up.

Dual acceptor. Third race start. First start second last of 8 at Te Aroha on November 12 over 1150m, slow going 7 len behind Ribkraka with 57.5kg at $23.10. Went for a spell before returning won by 1.3 len at Tauranga October 1 over 1200m in soft going defeating Miss Fladgate carrying 58.5kg at $11.90. Back in great order and can feature in the finish.

Dual acceptor. Racing well recently. Comes here off a 50-day let-up. Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Cambridge Synthetic August 29 over 1550m defeating Rocky Marciano with 58.5kg at $1.90. The run before that 3rd of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 8 over 1300m, 2 len behind Have A Crack with 58.5kg at $2.80. One of the chances.

Dual acceptor. Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 14 at New Plymouth Raceway May 24 over 1400m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Dollybird with 59kg at $3.70. Previous preparation first-up favourite; to post a big 3.5 len win. Wanganui April 27 over 1350m defeating Platinum Goddess with 58.5kg at $4.40. Expecting a strong run fresh.

Dual acceptor. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Matamata on October 4 over 1400m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Afterglo with 59kg at $4.20. The run before that 6th of 14 at this track on September 6 over 1100m, slow going 2 len behind First Dance carrying 59kg at $11.10. This might be too rich.