Races ORP Ellerslie - NZ

Last start 11th of 14 at this track on October 18 over 1100m, 6 len behind Charmrose carrying 60kg at $18.60. The race before that 2nd of 14 at this track on September 6 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind First Dance with 59.5kg at $27.50. Not a good sign last start so looking elsewhere.

Second-up. First-up after seven months favourite; won by a long-neck at Matamata October 17 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Ridgeview Vicky carrying 60kg at $3.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 14 at Matamata on December 20 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Ever Charm carrying 58.5kg at $16.10. Impressive on that occasion but may struggle.

Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 14 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1100m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Bak Da Angel with 54.5kg at $9.70. Second run from a spell made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 14 at this track on October 18 over 1100m, 1.3 len behind Charmrose with 59kg at $4.40. Fitter now and making headway. Will prove a tough nut to crack.

Second run back. First-up after 10 months 7th of 14 at this track on October 18 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Charmrose carrying 59kg at $22.40. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Tauranga on December 13 over 1200m, in the wet; 0.8 len behind Power Of Three carrying 58.5kg at $2.30. In the mix on best form.

At the latest run 4th of 15 at this track on October 18 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind On The Town carrying 59kg at $14.10. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Matamata on October 4 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Afterglo carrying 59kg at $4.20. Form fair but needs to do more.

Third race start. Won on debut won by a head at this track May 25 over 1200m in soft going defeating Delz Abeel with 58.5kg at $3.70. Returned from break 10th of 14 at this track on October 18 over 1100m, 6 len behind Charmrose with 58kg at $12.30. No easier this time and happy to leave out.

At the latest run did the work up front then tired ran last of 11 at Avondale on October 8 over 1600m, in the wet; 20 len behind Sacred Combatant carrying 58.5kg at $6.30. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at Te Aroha September 21 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Koro's Princess with 66.5kg at $3.90. Likely to find this out of reach.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming sat on the pace before fading 9th of 11 at this track on September 20 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Tardelli with 54kg at $26.50. Second run from a spell 2nd of 16 at this track on October 18 over 1400m, neck behind Summerston carrying 58kg at $35.30. Sure to be a major player.

Second run back. First-up after four months 2nd of 10 at Arawa Park on October 12 over 1215m, on a wet track; nose behind Opaea Joe carrying 58kg at $3.50. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Te Rapa on May 3 over 1400m, in the wet; 5 len behind Lovaci with 54.5kg at $7.30. Has a solid strike rate and is a leading player again.

Last start 8th of 16 at this track on October 18 over 1400m, 3 len behind Summerston carrying 58kg at $22.30. The start before that 3rd of 16 at this track on September 20 over 1300m, slow going 1.5 len behind Big Wave carrying 57.5kg at $16.90. Hard to beat on her best form.

Third-up today. Resuming won by 1.3 len at Taupo September 17 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Luvabeel carrying 57.5kg at $5.90. Last start crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 5th of 16 at this track on October 18 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Summerston with 57kg at $23.20. Can improve. A bold showing is on the cards.

Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 15 at Te Rapa May 3 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Quick Fire carrying 57kg at $22.10. On debut seventh of 9 at Te Aroha December 8 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Usain carrying 56.5kg at $9.70. Will take great benefit from this run.

Third race start today. At debut, 5th of 9 at Avondale on October 8 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Princess Elsa carrying 56.5kg at $7.10. Second-up won by a head at Waverley October 19 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Julianus with 56.5kg at $8.90. Fitter again but this is a tough assignment.

At the latest run 6th of 14 at this track on October 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Power Of Three with 58kg at $10.70. The start before that 10th of 16 at this track on September 20 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Big Wave with 57kg at $21.60. Will be hard to beat.

Third-up today. Resuming won by 0.5 len at this track September 20 over 1200m in soft going defeating Dalmatian Coast carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. Second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 14 at this track on October 18 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Charmrose with 57kg at $17.80. Capable of a better showing. Worth another try.

Third-up today. First-up ran last of 14 at this track on September 6 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5 len behind First Dance carrying 54.5kg at $33.50. Last start raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 15 at this track on October 18 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind On The Town carrying 55.5kg at $34.10. Tough task ahead this time.

Second run back. First-up after two months was disqualified from his Pukekohe race October 29 over 1200m. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at Te Rapa on August 23 over 1200m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Mo Charaid carrying 58kg at $14.60. Prefer to see him go around again before recommending.

Resuming after a break of eight months. Finished off last preparation 13th of 15 at this track Rating 65 February 22 over 2100m, soft track; 7 len behind Please Sir carrying 59.5kg at $19.80. First up last campaign fourth of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway November 22 over 1400m, soft track; 2 len behind Persiflage with 60kg at $7.80. Plenty of more attractive propositions in this race.

Returns from a 34-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 12 at Tauranga on October 1 over 1400m, slow going 0.9 len behind Just Call Me Jonny with 54kg at $12.50. Before that eased back early on 6th of 11 at Ruakaka on September 3 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Dancing Dream with 54.5kg at $8.50. Still needs to find a bit more.

Second-up. First-up after four months 6th of 15 at this track on October 18 over 1400m, 2 len behind On The Town with 58.5kg at $28.20. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at this track on April 19 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Reptak with 58.5kg at $7.20. Others are preferred.

Dual acceptor. Last start 6th of 16 at this track on October 18 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Summerston carrying 59.5kg at $5. Before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 1.3 len behind Astoria Brooke carrying 54kg at $3.70. Hard to beat on her best form.

Dual acceptor. Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation 14th of 18 at this track June 7 over 1600m, soft track; 11 len behind Peerless with 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. Capable of a bold return.