Races ORM Ellerslie - NZ

Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 9 at Ruakaka in the G3 Northland Breeders Stakes on August 16 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 0.9 len behind Tajana with 57kg at $18.70. Second-up 5th of 8 at this track on September 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Churmatt carrying 56kg at $5.20. Well placed to open the account.

Second-up. Promising on debut raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Te Rapa on May 24 over 1100m, slow going 5 len behind Geneva with 57kg at $5.60. Went for a spell before returning 3rd of 10 at Tauranga on October 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Rising Star carrying 57.5kg at $4.80. One of the main contenders.

Most recently 5th of 14 at Taupo on October 10 over 1300m, slow going 2.75 len behind Virgo Viva with 56kg at $17. The race before that 5th of 9 at Taupo on September 17 over 1300m, slow going 4.5 len behind Oratia Beauty with 57.5kg at $9.10. Capable of sharp improvement.

Most recently sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at Arawa Park on October 12 over 1400m, on rain affected going; long-neck behind Yamato Satona carrying 56kg at $29.90. The run before that 7th of 12 at Tauranga on October 1 over 1400m, slow going 9 len behind Savvysuper with 56kg at $35.70. Went close last time. Has upside and expected to run very well.

At debut, 3rd of 9 at Avondale on October 8 over 1200m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind Princess Elsa with 56kg at $10.50. Better for that hit-out and likely to be about the mark again.

Three-year-old gelding (Ribchester - St Gallen). He has three recent trials prior to his debut today. Won his most recent trial at Te Awamutu over 850m on October 9. Worth watching for any market confidence.

Jumped at very long odds at debut, eased back early on 8th of 14 at Taupo on October 10 over 1300m, slow going 4 len behind Virgo Viva with 56kg at $51.40. Looking elsewhere.

Three-year-old gelding (Almanzor - Kyrie Eleison). He has five recent trials leading in today's debut. Was runner-up in a trial at Te Awamutu on October 9 over 1150m. Should be primed to run well despite a difficult barrier.

Gelding by Redwood facing the starter for the first time. Runner-up in a Te Rapa trial over 1100m on September 23. Watch for any market moves.

Third-up today. Resuming sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at Taupo on September 17 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Places To Be carrying 55.5kg at $5.90. Second-up 2nd of 13 at Avondale on October 8 over 1400m, on rain affected going; nose behind Kygo Star with 55.5kg at $6.50. In the mix.

Second-up. Promising on debut 2nd of 9 at Te Rapa on July 26 over 1200m, on heavy track; long-neck behind Mr Marigold with 53.5kg at $12.40. Returned from break made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Arawa Park on October 12 over 1400m, in the wet; 1.4 len behind Yamato Satona carrying 54kg at $2.40. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat.

At debut, 2nd of 9 at Avondale on October 8 over 1200m, on a wet track; 0.8 len behind Feel The Stag carrying 54kg at $7.90. Comes into calculations again.

At debut, 3rd of 14 at Taupo on October 10 over 1300m, slow going 2 len behind Virgo Viva carrying 54kg at $13.20. Shows ability and expected to improve. Will take a lot from that hitout and is a key runner.

Jumped at long odds at debut, 4th of 14 at Taupo on October 10 over 1300m, slow going 2.5 len behind Virgo Viva with 54kg at $35.20. Draw helps, but hasn't done anything to date to suggest she can win this.

Third race start today. At debut, 5th of 11 at Te Rapa 3yo Mdn-Sw on August 23 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.75 len behind Quantum Legend with 55.5kg at $7.20. Last start 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. Can do better.

Filly by Reliable Man making her first race start. Recent trial form has been pretty solid. Runner-up in a Cambridge Synthetic trial over 1300m on October 16. Facing a stiff test.

Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation ninth of 13 at Matamata 2yo Mdn-Sw April 17 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Varjak with 55.5kg at $25.10. On debut ran last of 10 at Matamata March 12 over 1200m, soft track; 41 len behind Tajana carrying 55.5kg at $45.40. Prefer to see how she returns.