Races ORM Ellerslie - NZ

Most recently sat on the pace before fading second last of 14 at Taupo on October 10 over 1300m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Churchillian carrying 54kg at $11.20. The start before that led to the turn then faded 14th of 16 at this track on September 6 over 1300m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Arabian Songbird carrying 59kg at $12.10. Needs to do more.

Second-up. First-up after four months raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 11 at this track on September 20 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Tardelli with 54kg at $28.70. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at Pukekohe on March 21 over 1400m, in the wet; 7 len behind Chattahoochee carrying 57kg at $15.30. Happy to risk here on what he's shown lately.

Back after a long spell. Finished off last preparation held ground to the line 3rd of 13 at Te Rapa Rating 75 on February 10 2024 over 1400m, 2 len behind Financier carrying 59kg at $6.30. Won previous preparation first up won by 1.5 len at Te Rapa Rating 65 August 26 2023 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Financier carrying 57kg at $3.10. Finished fifth in a Te Awamutu trial over 1150m on October 9. Capable of a bold return.

Second run back. First-up after two months 2nd of 11 at Waverley on September 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Freebelle carrying 57kg at $2.90. Previously second-up 4th of 14 at New Plymouth Raceway on May 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Dollybird carrying 56.5kg at $25. Genuine performer who is expected to go well.

Resumes. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at Te Rapa August 23 over 1500m, on heavy track; 2.75 len behind Elle Sourit with 57.5kg at $4.90. Previously first up; sixth of 9 at Tauranga in the LR Tauranga Classic June 21 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Cork carrying 57kg at $46.40. Has claims if presented on song.

Gelding back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at Te Rapa July 5 over 1600m, in the wet; 27 len behind Drop Of Something carrying 54kg at $12.10. Previously first up; third of 10 at this track May 17 over 1400m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Sterling Express with 54kg at $40.90. Expecting a strong run fresh.

Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a long-neck at this track September 20 over 1600m on a soft track defeating War Of Succession carrying 54.5kg at $4.80. The race before that 3rd of 18 at this track on September 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Mizella carrying 54kg at $7.20. Plenty to like about her prospects.

Resumes. Finished off last preparation tenth of 13 at Trentham in the G3 Cuddle Stakes March 22 over 1600m, soft track; 4 len behind Our Jumala carrying 55kg at $10.30. When resuming last campaign eighth of 11 at Hawera October 5 2024 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Victortheinflictor carrying 56.5kg at $4.80. Don't underestimate.

Most recently struggled in the run home; ran last of 9 at Hawera on October 4 over 1400m, in the wet; 7 len behind Lady Performer with 58kg at $5.60. The run before that 6th of 14 at this track on September 20 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Celestial Wonder carrying 58.5kg at $14.50. Not keen on his chances.

Resuming after nine months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation fifth of 11 at Pukekohe January 19 over 2200m, 3 len behind Roederer carrying 57.5kg at $3.90. Previously first up; sixth of 11 at Tauranga November 2 over 1300m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Leroy Brown with 59kg at $12.80. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track September 6 over 1100m in soft going defeating Bad Education with 58kg at $6.80. Second-up got back early 11th of 14 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1100m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Bak Da Angel carrying 55.5kg at $9.30. Worth another try.

Second-up. First-up after seven months 5th of 14 at this track on September 20 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Celestial Wonder carrying 55.5kg at $5. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at this track in the LR Armacup 3yo on November 30 over 1500m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Checkmate with 55kg at $6.20. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign winning by 1.5 len this track June 7 over 1400m slow track defeating Acapelago carrying 54kg at $17.20. At her first start won by 2.75 len this track May 7 over 1200m slow track defeating Rolling Stone carrying 55.5kg at $13.90. Everything points to a positive return.

Second-up today. Last outing 12th of 14 at this track on September 20 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Celestial Wonder with 54kg at $32.80. At only start last preparation ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 7 at this track on June 7 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Pokuru Gold carrying 54kg at $17.40. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two.

Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 7 at Matamata on October 4 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind I'munstoppable carrying 54kg at $4.40. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Te Aroha F&M Mdn-Sw on January 4 over 1100m, slow going 7 len behind Finest Hour with 57.5kg at $3.70. Rates highly and should do much better.

Second run back. First-up after seven months came from midfield and won by a head at Cambridge Synthetic September 24 over 1300m defeating Patsy Spirit carrying 54kg at $7.40. Previously second-up won by a nose at this track November 30 over 1300m in soft going defeating We Found Love carrying 55kg at $22. Has drawn wide and isn’t among the top hopes today.

Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after three months 3rd of 14 at this track on September 20 over 1200m, slow going 1.2 len behind Celestial Wonder carrying 55kg at $18.60. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 at this track on May 25 over 1200m, slow going neck behind Dupont carrying 56.5kg at $2.80. In the money when second up in the past and can add to that record today.