Races ORX Ellerslie - NZ

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Ruakaka July 12 over 1400m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Reward Smile carrying 56.5kg at $7.60. Previously first up; second last in a small field at Te Rapa June 14 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Twain carrying 57.5kg at $15.40. Expected to feature.

Second-up. First-up after seven months 4th of 8 at Pukekohe in the LR WaikRC Sprint Handicap on November 8 over 1200m, neck behind Force Of Nature with 53kg at $11.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Tauranga on January 10 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Leroy Brown carrying 57.5kg at $8.70. Fitter for that hitout and is sure to be very competitive.

Second-up. First-up after six months 2nd of 12 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1300m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Glamour Tycoon carrying 54kg at $8.40. Previously second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 14 at this track in the LR Aotearoa Clssc on January 25 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Orchestral with 57.5kg at $37.20. Winning chance with that run under the belt.

At the latest run 5th of 12 at Pukekohe in the G3 Counties Bowl Hcp on November 22 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Ardalio with 53kg at $20.30. The start before that 6th of 8 at Pukekohe in the LR WaikRC Sprint Handicap on November 8 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Force Of Nature carrying 53kg at $19.40. Rates highly and shouldn’t be far away.

Last start 4th of 12 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Glamour Tycoon carrying 54kg at $7.80. The start before that 8th of 14 at this track on October 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind Arabian Songbird carrying 54kg at $16.50. Must be included.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Not raced for 43 days. First-up 2nd of 8 at Hawera in the G3 Taranaki Breeders (Evergreen) Stakes on October 4 over 1400m, on heavy track; 1.3 len behind Hi Yo Sass Bomb carrying 57kg at $11.40. Last start second last of 13 at Matamata in the LR Matamata Cup on October 17 over 1600m, in the wet; 4 len behind Agera carrying 53kg at $7.70. Can improve on recent efforts.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Flemington 3yo Qlty June 7 over 1100m, soft track; 3 len behind Salsa Fellow carrying 58kg at $41. Previous preparation first-up won by neck Trentham 3yo Hcp March 29 over 1200m defeating Anushka Shesastar with 58kg at $3.20. Expecting a strong run fresh.

Second run back. First-up after five months second last in a small field at this track on October 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Master Fay carrying 54kg at $12.30. Previously second-up got back early 8th of 12 at Te Rapa Hcp on April 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Super Photon with 54kg at $6.70. Rates highly and should do much better.

Resumes after a break of eight months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation by 0.5 len Trentham G2 Well Gns March 22 over 1400m slow track defeating Archaic Smile carrying 55kg at $34. First up last campaign second of 10 at this track January 1 over 1200m, soft track; a neck behind Moving Melody carrying 55.5kg at $12.90. Expecting a positive return.