Races ORP Ellerslie - NZ

Third race start today. At debut, 3rd in a small field at Taupo on August 17 over 1100m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind To Bravery Born carrying 56kg at $6.30. Last start won by a neck at this track LR Colin Meads Trophy September 6 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating He Who Dares with 57kg at $69.90. Key chance expected to feature.

Resumes after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second of 7 at this track in the LR Great Northern Champagne Stakes May 17 over 1600m, soft track; 6 len behind Do You Just with 57kg at $2.20. Previously first up; third of 13 at Matamata 2yo Mdn-Sw April 17 over 1200m, in the wet; 4 len behind Varjak carrying 57.5kg at $5.80. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign.

Comes off a 38 day let-up. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Te Rapa in the G2 Hawke's Bay Guineas on September 27 over 1400m, on heavy track; 1.5 len behind Magic Carpet carrying 57kg at $18.10. The run before that raced on the pace before fading 11th of 15 at this track on September 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Texas with 57kg at $8.70. Needs to take another step to compete against these.

Claiming his maiden victory on debut; won by 1.3 len at Taupo October 10 over 1300m on a rain affected track defeating Ashoka with 56kg at $5.40. Open to plenty of improvement and another win is on the cards.

At the latest run 4th of 12 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1150m, slow going 1.75 len behind Nepheti with 54kg at $4.70. The start before that 6th of 11 at Te Rapa in the G2 Hawke's Bay Guineas on September 27 over 1400m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Magic Carpet with 57kg at $5.90. Not far away last start. Thereabouts last start and should be competitive.

Third-up today. Resuming won by 1.75 len at Cambridge Synthetic September 24 over 1300m defeating Guiding Light carrying 56kg at $1.90. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 16 at this track on October 18 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Summerston with 56.5kg at $5.60. Has ability and is a top-three hope.

Second-up. First-up after four months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Arawa Park on October 12 over 1215m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Lubeck with 57kg at $27.50. Previously second-up second last of 7 at Ruakaka on June 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Boombox with 57kg at $7.30. Faces tough task.

Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 13 at this track in the LR Colin Meads Trophy on September 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Affirmative Action carrying 57kg at $2.90. Second run from a spell eased back early on 7th of 14 at Taupo on October 10 over 1300m, slow going 3.5 len behind Virgo Viva with 56kg at $1.30. Needs to find another gear.

At the latest run 6th of 10 at this track in the G2 Soliloquy Stakes on October 18 over 1400m, 10 len behind Well Written carrying 56.5kg at $27.40. The race before that won by a long-neck at Taupo September 17 over 1300m on a soft track defeating Kygo Star with 55.5kg at $6.80. Has ability and is one of the chances.

Raced twice to date. At long odds at debut, 5th of 12 at this track on September 20 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Well Written carrying 55.5kg at $31.20. Last start won by 1.75 len at Avondale October 8 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Miss Manzor carrying 55kg at $5.60. Expect this assignment might test her.