Races ORP Ellerslie - NZ

Last start 2nd of 9 at this track in the G1 Livamol Classic on October 18 over 2040m, 5.5 len behind Waitak with 59kg at $2.50. The run before that 7th of 14 at Te Rapa in the G1 Howden Mile on September 27 over 1600m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Waitak carrying 59kg at $7.30. Made headway last time. Is back from Group 1 grade and is the one to beat.

Last start 3rd of 9 at this track in the G1 Livamol Classic on October 18 over 2040m, 6 len behind Waitak carrying 59kg at $14.20. The run before that eased back early on 8th of 14 at Te Rapa in the G1 Howden Mile on September 27 over 1600m, in the wet; 4 len behind Waitak with 59kg at $39.20. Looks to be back to his best again, don't risk him.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 3rd of 14 at Taupo on October 10 over 1300m, slow going 2.25 len behind Churchillian with 58.5kg at $28.40. Last start settled well back; won by 0.8 len at this track October 25 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Meaningful Star with 59kg at $8.40. Produced a big finish to score last start, and can figure in the top 3 again.

Last start ran last in a small field at Te Rapa on October 27 over 2400m, slow going 2 len behind Wolfgang carrying 60.5kg at $7.70. The start before that won by 1.5 len at Matamata October 4 over 2000m in the wet defeating Rosetown Princess carrying 58kg at $5. Is racing well enough, but might find this a bit tough.

Second-up. First-up after seven months 5th of 11 at this track on October 25 over 1600m, slow going 2.5 len behind The Odyssey carrying 60kg at $19.90. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Flemington in the LR Cup Day Plate on November 5 over 1800m, 6 len behind Arran Bay carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. Is a tough veteran who has top 4 claims at best.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran last in a small field at Ruakaka on August 16 over 1400m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Tuxedo with 54.5kg at $42.60. Last start raced on the pace before fading ran last of 14 at Taupo on October 10 over 1300m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Churchillian with 55.5kg at $105.60. Would have to improve sharply.

Comes off a 45 day let-up. Last start 5th of 9 at this track Hcp on September 20 over 2100m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Diamond Jak with 56.5kg at $4.80. The start before that won by a head at this track September 6 over 2200m in soft going defeating Drop Of Something with 54kg at $4.60. Would have to improve sharply to compete at this tougher level.

At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Trentham on October 18 over 1600m, in the wet; 1.4 len behind Enrico with 52.5kg at $4.50. Before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at Hawera on October 4 over 2100m, on a wet track; 2.25 len behind Who Knows with 55kg at $8.10. Looks tested in this field.

At the latest run got back early 3rd in a small field at Te Rapa on October 27 over 2400m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Wolfgang carrying 55.5kg at $9.60. The run before that 4th of 12 at Arawa Park on October 12 over 1950m, on a wet track; 1.75 len behind What A Charma carrying 55kg at $13.50. Will be looking for more ground.

Second-up. First-up after seven months 7th of 11 at this track on October 25 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind The Odyssey with 55.5kg at $14.50. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at this track in the G3 OMF Stakes on November 5 over 2000m, slow going 7 len behind El Vencedor carrying 59kg at $23. Will battle here, but his best form is not far away.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track in the G1 Livamol Classic on October 18 over 2040m, 7 len behind Waitak with 59kg at $34.30. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Te Rapa Hcp on September 14 over 1600m, on heavy track; 2.25 len behind Agera carrying 54kg at $6.50. Was a game fourth here in Group 1 company last time out, so stick with him.

Second run back. First-up after six months 11th of 13 at Matamata in the LR Matamata Cup on October 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Agera carrying 53kg at $16.60. Previously second-up 6th of 13 at Tauranga on November 2 over 1600m, slow going 2.25 len behind Nigella Lane with 57kg at $14. Is likely to need more racing yet.