Races ORP Ellerslie - NZ

Comes off a 38 day let-up. Most recently sat on the speed throughout before fading 11th of 14 at Te Rapa in the G1 Howden Mile on September 27 over 1600m, in the wet; 9 len behind Waitak carrying 59kg at $41.10. The start before that second last of 16 at this track in the G1 Proisir Plate on September 6 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Quintessa with 59kg at $43.90. Better than that and cannot be underestimated.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming second last of 10 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Whiskey 'N Roses carrying 58kg at $51.50. Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 13 at Matamata in the LR Matamata Cup on October 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Agera with 58kg at $9.50. Looking elsewhere.

Most recently 6th of 13 at Matamata in the LR Matamata Cup on October 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Agera with 57.5kg at $15.20. The start before that 5th of 9 at Te Rapa on September 14 over 1200m, in the wet; 8 len behind Midnight Edition with 58kg at $38.80. Likely to find this out of reach.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at this track September 20 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Cannon Hill with 57.5kg at $3.30. Second run from a spell 3rd of 14 at this track on October 18 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Arabian Songbird with 60.5kg at $1.90. Profiles nicely. Fitter and is right in this.

Second run back. First-up after six months 7th of 14 at this track on October 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind Arabian Songbird with 56.5kg at $26.60. Previously second-up 3rd of 15 at this track Rating 65 on December 7 over 1500m, slow going 0.5 len behind Queen Zou carrying 60kg at $8.70. Rates highly and should improve sharply.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming eased back early on 6th of 11 at this track on September 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Tardelli carrying 55.5kg at $9.40. Second-up settled back and ran on when 8th of 13 at Matamata in the LR Matamata Cup on October 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Agera carrying 53kg at $4.90. Won't be far away.

At the latest run 6th of 14 at this track on October 18 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Arabian Songbird carrying 55.5kg at $12. Before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on September 20 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Tardelli with 54.5kg at $6.90. Capable of sharp improvement.

Second-up. First-up after six months second last of 11 at this track on October 25 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind The Odyssey carrying 54.5kg at $32.80. Previously second-up won by a head at this track Hcp September 21 2024 over 2100m on a rain affected track defeating Cleese with 58kg at $23.90. Others make more appeal.

Second-up. First-up after seven months 9th of 14 at Taupo on October 10 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Churchillian with 55kg at $10.30. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at Te Rapa on December 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; neck behind Tanganyika with 58.5kg at $5.60. Will be better for that run and is a winning hope.

Second-up. First-up after eight months ran last of 14 at this track on October 18 over 1400m, 20 len behind Arabian Songbird with 53kg at $56.80. Previously second-up came from midfield; 3rd of 15 at this track on November 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Cannon Hill with 54kg at $34.90. Can't recommend.

Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 14 at Taupo on October 10 over 1300m, slow going 3.5 len behind Churchillian with 54kg at $13.20. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 4 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Lhasa with 58kg at $3.80. Has ability and is one of the chances.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 24 over 1300m, 1.75 len behind Fun Never Sets carrying 60.5kg at $9.10. Last start raced on the pace before fading 12th of 17 at this track on October 18 over 1600m, 4 len behind War Of Succession carrying 59kg at $51.80. Definite winning hope.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 14 at Arawa Park on October 12 over 1400m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Smart Love carrying 58kg at $88.60. Last start second last in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on October 24 over 1600m, in the wet; 6 len behind Tshiebwe with 58kg at $6.70. Needs to do more. Has ability but needs to do more.