Races ORP Ellerslie - NZ

Second-up. First-up after eight months 3rd of 16 at this track on October 18 over 1400m, long-neck behind Summerston carrying 58.5kg at $12.30. Previously second-up won by 1.5 len at Matamata December 20 over 1600m defeating Whats The One Code with 54.5kg at $2.40. Hard to beat.

Returns from a 55-day let-up. Most recently got back early 6th of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 10 over 1550m, 3 len behind Amira D'argento carrying 57.5kg at $5.30. The start before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 8 over 2000m, 5 len behind Agera carrying 58.5kg at $4. Will struggle to compete.

Most recently settled towards the rear 2nd of 14 at Trentham on October 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Girl Talk carrying 60kg at $5.60. The race before that 7th of 16 at Trentham on October 18 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Dollybird with 58kg at $5.80. Sure to be thereabouts.

Third-up today. Resuming 12th of 14 at Arawa Park on October 12 over 1400m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Smart Love with 56kg at $35.10. Second run from a spell led to the turn then faded 5th of 14 at this track on October 25 over 1600m, slow going 2.25 len behind Sneak Peek carrying 57kg at $11.50. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 2nd of 8 at Te Rapa on September 14 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Smart Love with 59kg at $10.30. Second-up 11th of 16 at this track on October 18 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Summerston carrying 59.5kg at $22.40. Hard to beat.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 at Te Rapa Maat on September 27 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Transcend carrying 57kg at $13.40. Second run from a spell favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Te Aroha October 22 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Dream Maker with 58.5kg at $2.20. Can make it back-to-back wins.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up eased back early on 8th of 16 at this track on September 20 over 1300m, slow going 2.5 len behind Big Wave with 59.5kg at $8.60. Second-up eased back early on 9th of 16 at this track on October 18 over 1400m, 3 len behind Summerston with 59.5kg at $11.10. Likely to feature.

At the latest run crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 3rd of 14 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Mollify with 53.5kg at $26.50. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 24 over 1550m, head behind La Querida carrying 51.5kg at $14.30. Has ability but might find this too tough.

Third-up today. Resuming raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 16 at this track on September 20 over 1300m, slow going 1.3 len behind Big Wave with 57kg at $7.90. Second run from a spell 7th of 16 at this track on October 18 over 1400m, 2 len behind Summerston with 58kg at $8.20. Hard to beat.

Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 14 at this track on October 25 over 1600m, slow going long-neck behind Sneak Peek carrying 57kg at $35.60. The race before that 2nd of 11 at Avondale on October 8 over 1600m, on a wet track; head behind Sacred Combatant with 56kg at $15.50. Looking to others.

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at Randwick F&M Bm78 June 21 over 1800m, soft track; 10 len behind She's Unusual with 52.5kg at $61. First up last campaign sixth of 8 at Warwick Farm Bm72 May 21 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Good Prize with 58kg at $31. Might need this hitout.

Last start won by 6 len at Matamata October 17 over 1600m in soft going defeating Bharnstorm carrying 56.5kg at $3.30. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 24 over 1300m, 4 len behind Happy Youmzain carrying 56.5kg at $23.60. Form okay but looking to others.

First-up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Te Rapa June 14 over 2400m, on rain affected going; 19 len behind Procella carrying 55.5kg at $6.60. Previously first up; tenth of 15 at this track May 17 over 2100m, soft track; 7 len behind King Of The North carrying 54kg at $21.50. Might be better off following this run.

At the latest run 7th of 14 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Mollify with 57.5kg at $3. The run before that 5th of 9 at Te Rapa Maat on September 27 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Transcend carrying 56.5kg at $4.40. Sure to go close.

Second-up. First-up after three months got back early 12th of 16 at this track on October 18 over 1400m, 4 len behind Summerston with 57.5kg at $51. Previously second-up won by 2.25 len at Tauranga June 21 over 1600m in heavy going defeating Fast Impact with 56.5kg at $4.10. That run was a bit plain so prefer her later on.

Second run back. First-up after six months 8th of 15 at this track on October 18 over 1400m, 3 len behind On The Town carrying 56.5kg at $29.80. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at Pukekohe March 14 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Daring Dame carrying 55.5kg at $24.20. Will need to do a bit more.

Dual acceptor. Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation 14th of 18 at this track June 7 over 1600m, soft track; 11 len behind Peerless carrying 57kg at $10.70. On debut won by nose this track May 7 over 1400m slow track defeating Compulsory with 56.5kg at $29.40. Expecting a strong run fresh.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 8th of 12 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1200m, on a wet track; 5 len behind She's All That carrying 56kg at $25.90. Second run from a spell 9th of 14 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Mollify carrying 56kg at $16.10. Has ability but needs to do more.

Last start raced on the pace before fading 11th of 14 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Mollify carrying 55.5kg at $20.50. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Ruakaka September 3 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Chataya with 55.5kg at $3.50. Hard to enthuse.

Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 14 at this track on October 25 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Sneak Peek with 57kg at $26.10. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 15 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Suavetta with 57kg at $15.20. Prefer to see him back in form.

At the latest run 9th of 14 at this track on October 25 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Sneak Peek with 56.5kg at $15.70. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 15 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1600m, on a wet track; 12 len behind Suavetta carrying 57kg at $8.50. Major player.