Races ORM Ellerslie - NZ

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming second last of 14 at Te Rapa in the G2 Foxbridge Plate on August 23 over 1200m, in the wet; 13 len behind Sterling Express carrying 58.5kg at $79.60. Second-up 8th of 11 at this track on September 20 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Tardelli with 58kg at $40.30. Capable of much better and deserves another chance.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at Trentham in the G2 Awapuni Gold Cup March 29 over 2100m, soft track; 6 len behind Waitak with 55.5kg at $12.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len Seymour LR Seym Cup October 13 2024 over 1600m defeating Earl Of Tyrone with 56kg at $21. Everything points to a positive return.

Second-up. First-up after six months 3rd of 14 at Taupo on October 10 over 1300m, slow going 2.25 len behind Churchillian with 58.5kg at $28.40. Previously second-up won by 1.3 len at Pukekohe March 21 over 2100m in heavy going defeating Fly My Wey with 58kg at $2.80. One of the main contenders.

At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Hawera in the G3 Taranaki Breeders (Evergreen) Stakes on October 4 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2.75 len behind Hi Yo Sass Bomb carrying 57kg at $3.40. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Te Rapa on September 14 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Midnight Edition with 54kg at $9.90. Worth following up.

Second run back. First-up after seven months 11th of 14 at Taupo on October 10 over 1300m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Churchillian with 57kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 8th of 13 at this track in the G2 Rich Hill Mile on January 1 over 1600m, 5 len behind Bourbon Empress with 54kg at $10.90. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.

Second-up. First-up after six months did the work up front then tired 7th of 11 at this track on September 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Tardelli with 56.5kg at $22.30. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Matamata Hcp on October 2 2024 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Mister Wolfgang with 58kg at $6.50. Hard to fault if at his best.

Resuming after a spell of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 13 at Trentham in the LR Hawkes Bay Cup April 12 over 2200m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Mehzebeen with 54kg at $7.90. Previously first up; ninth of 12 at this track October 26 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Qali Al Farrasha carrying 59kg at $24.20. Has claims if presented on song.

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign fourth of 9 at Wanganui April 27 over 2050m, 3 len behind Orlov with 54kg at $12.10. When resuming last campaign ran last of 10 at Matamata Hcp September 4 2024 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 13 len behind Casino Princess carrying 56.5kg at $30.70. Will take great benefit from this run.

Last start rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 13 at Matamata in the LR Matamata Cup on October 17 over 1600m, slow going nose behind Agera carrying 53kg at $10.50. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at Arawa Park on October 12 over 1950m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind What A Charma with 50kg at $8. Worth including.

Second-up. First-up after five months ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 11 at this track on September 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Tardelli with 54kg at $23.80. Previously second-up won by 1.75 len at Matamata March 1 over 2000m defeating Mid Ocean with 58kg at $4.40. Fitter and worth following up.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 3rd in a small field at Taupo on August 17 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2.75 len behind This Time Girl carrying 57.5kg at $4.20. Second-up sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 14 at Taupo on October 10 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Churchillian with 52kg at $28.30. Hard to have on present form.