Races ORP Ellerslie - NZ

Second-up. Promising on debut 2nd of 10 at this track on April 9 over 1200m, slow going head behind Lotus carrying 56.5kg at $1.80. Returned from break 2nd of 14 at this track on October 18 over 1200m, long-neck behind Miss Fladgate with 58.5kg at $2.30. Sure to run well.

Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, 4th of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway on September 13 over 990m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Our Time Keeper carrying 58.5kg at $3.10. Last start rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 14 at Taupo on October 10 over 1300m, slow going nose behind Virgo Viva with 58.5kg at $24.10. Going okay but looks tested in this line-up.

Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Pukekohe on November 7 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Gameplay with 58.5kg at $14.10. Happy to overlook in this company.

Second-up. First-up after six months 6th of 13 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1150m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Waiata carrying 58.5kg at $78.90. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Waverley on April 10 over 1200m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Palmarow with 58kg at $18.50. Can do much better this time with the run under his belt.

Gelding by Reliable Man on debut. Runner-up in a Ellerslie trial over 1100m on October 23. Cannot be underestimated.

Raced two times to date. At very big odds at debut, 6th of 12 at Taupo on October 10 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind Hot Card carrying 58.5kg at $63. Last start second last of 13 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1150m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Waiata carrying 58.5kg at $41.10. Wait until he produces the goods on race day.

Second run back. First-up after six months 3rd of 9 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1150m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Avantaggia carrying 57.5kg at $15.20. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at this track on April 5 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Wyndstorm carrying 56kg at $13.20. Fitter and is a leading contender.

At debut, 2nd of 12 at this track on September 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Well Written carrying 57.5kg at $23.10. Will derive great benefit from that hit-out and looks the testing material.

Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 12 at this track on September 20 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Well Written with 57.5kg at $11.60. Second-up 4th of 14 at this track on October 18 over 1200m, 3 len behind Miss Fladgate carrying 56kg at $8.60. Best efforts give him a live chance.

Second-up. First-up after 11 months 5th of 14 at this track on October 18 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Miss Fladgate with 56.5kg at $24.40. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Matamata Maat on October 2 2024 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind To Catch A Thief with 55kg at $22.10. Hard to entertain.

Racing second-up today. Last run 8th of 12 at Avondale on October 8 over 1200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Pulsatilla with 53.5kg at $6.50. At only start last preparation held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Pukekohe on March 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Sista Sugar with 55.5kg at $8.90. No easier this time and not likely to threaten.

Had two starts to date. At debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Taupo on August 17 over 1000m, on a wet track; 0.5 len behind Carsolio with 54kg at $13.70. Second-up 3rd of 14 at this track on October 18 over 1200m, 3 len behind Miss Fladgate carrying 54kg at $11.40. Rates highly and gets her chance to break through.

Had two starts to date. At debut, 3rd of 9 at Taupo on October 10 over 1100m, slow going 2.5 len behind Hasstorock carrying 55.5kg at $9.30. Second-up 5th of 7 at Pukekohe on October 29 over 1200m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Circus Trix with 55.5kg at $2.70. Draws well but looks safely held.

Second-up. First start 2nd in a small field at Wanganui on April 27 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Silver Salute with 55kg at $2.40. Went for a spell before returning 10th of 12 at Taupo on October 10 over 1000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Hot Card with 54kg at $4.30. Rates highly and expected to do much better with that run under her belt.

Second run back. First-up after six months 10th of 13 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1150m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Waiata with 56.5kg at $25.80. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Pukekohe on April 23 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Out Of Exile carrying 56kg at $26.70. Not keen on her chances.