Races ORM Ellerslie - NZ

Second run back. First-up after five months came from midfield and won by 2 len at this track September 20 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Cannon Hill carrying 57.5kg at $3.30. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Trentham in the G2 Levin Classic on January 11 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Savaglee with 57kg at $9.50. In the money when second up in the past and can add to that record today.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation when last of 13 at Te Rapa in the G2 Travis Stks April 26 over 2000m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Val Di Zoldo with 57kg at $5.90. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 len Otaki Mdn-Sw October 19 over 1400m defeating Aranui Lass carrying 53.5kg at $4.20. Among the chances.

Gelding back from a spell of five-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign third of 13 at Te Rapa May 3 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 0.5 len behind Cannon Hill with 60kg at $15.10. Previously first up; second of 13 at Arawa Park November 19 over 1400m, a head behind Eparaima with 56.5kg at $5.80. Everything points to a positive return.

Second run back. First-up after four months ran last of 9 at Trentham on September 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Spencer with 56.5kg at $3.10. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Te Rapa Hcp on April 26 over 1400m, slow going 1.1 len behind Super Photon with 57kg at $9.40. Fitter and rates highly.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 16 at this track on September 6 over 1300m, slow going 3 len behind Arabian Songbird with 60kg at $19.70. Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on September 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Tardelli with 54.5kg at $6.90. Strong contender.

Resumes after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at this track June 7 over 1400m, soft track; 5 len behind Midnight Scandal carrying 51kg at $3.90. First up last campaign sixth of 10 at this track May 17 over 1400m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Sterling Express carrying 55.5kg at $5.20. Everything points to a bright return.

Second-up. First-up after seven months 7th of 10 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1200m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Whiskey 'N Roses with 54kg at $14.70. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Te Rapa on September 27 2024 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Rayet carrying 58kg at $3.10. Will strip fitter this time and is a top-three prospect.

Second run back. First-up after three months ran last of 10 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Whiskey 'N Roses carrying 54.5kg at $44.40. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at Trentham on April 12 over 1400m, on a slow track; head behind Ballon D'or carrying 57.5kg at $12.80. Is a second up winner in the past but looks tested in this line-up.

Resuming after a break of seven months. Finished off last campaign when last of 18 at this track in the G2 Auckland Cup March 8 over 3200m, soft track; 29 len behind Trav carrying 53kg at $76. When resuming last campaign fifth of 12 at this track October 19 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind Overdrawn carrying 54kg at $40. Will take great benefit from this run.

First-up. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at this track June 7 over 1400m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Midnight Scandal with 51kg at $25.90. Previously first up; fourth of 12 at this track April 5 over 1300m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Sacred Satono with 54.5kg at $5.90. Will improve on whatever he does in this.

Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after 10 months won by 1.0 len at this track September 6 over 1300m in soft going defeating Domain Ace with 56.5kg at $8.70. Previously second-up won by 1.0 len at this track October 19 over 1600m defeating Bourbon Empress with 54kg at $3.60. Can play a big role again.

Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 9 at Te Rapa on September 14 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Midnight Edition carrying 54kg at $6. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at this track in the LR Uncle Remus on February 22 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Sethito carrying 56kg at $23.90. Strong top-three chance.

Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after six months came from midfield; 3rd of 16 at this track on September 6 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Arabian Songbird with 58kg at $6.70. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at this track on October 19 over 1300m, 0.7 len behind Overdrawn carrying 52kg at $7.90. Back in good shape and can feature in the finish.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign third of 8 at Te Rapa July 5 over 1400m, in the wet; 0.5 len behind Malborough Bay carrying 51.5kg at $6.40. First up last campaign eighth of 14 at Te Rapa May 3 over 1200m, on heavy track; 2.75 len behind Wild West with 57.5kg at $8.70. Expecting a effective return.

Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after four months 2nd of 12 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1200m, on heavy track; 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. Sure to be right there at the business end.