Races ORX Ellerslie - NZ

Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.5 len at this track G3 Balmerino Stakes November 4 over 2000m on a soft track defeating Diamond Jak carrying 59kg at $1.50. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at this track in the G1 Livamol Classic on October 18 over 2040m, 5.5 len behind Waitak carrying 59kg at $2.50. Hard to fault and can go on with it.

Racing well recently. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Tauranga in the G2 Tauranga Stakes on November 15 over 1530m, slow going nose behind Agera with 59kg at $6.80. The start before that came from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on October 25 over 1600m, slow going 0.8 len behind The Odyssey with 59.5kg at $12.50. Huge chance in this line-up based on last run.

Second-up. First-up after six months 5th of 8 at Tauranga on November 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Mary Shan carrying 57kg at $19.10. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at Trentham in the LR Hawkes Bay Cup on April 12 over 2200m, slow going long-neck behind Mehzebeen with 54kg at $3.50. Others seem to have his measure.

Most recently 9th of 13 at this track on November 4 over 1500m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Cannon Hill with 62kg at $23.60. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 11th of 14 at Te Rapa in the G1 Howden Mile on September 27 over 1600m, in the wet; 9 len behind Waitak with 59kg at $41.10. Give another chance.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign 13th of 15 at Caulfield in the G2 Herbert Power October 12 2024 over 2400m, 10 len behind Herman Hesse with 58kg at $51. Previously first up; third of 7 at Ruakaka Hcp August 17 2024 over 1400m, soft track; 4 len behind Fonteyn carrying 59kg at $16.40. Will need to do even more.

Second run back. First-up after four months 6th of 8 at Tauranga on November 15 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Mary Shan with 58kg at $33.90. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Pukekohe on March 21 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 1.3 len behind The Odyssey with 58kg at $8.90. Others rate better this time.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 12 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1300m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Glamour Tycoon with 54kg at $3.90. Last start sat on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Tauranga on November 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Mary Shan with 57kg at $3.70. Sure to be thereabouts.

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at Ruakaka June 28 over 2100m, soft track; 16 len behind Pacifico carrying 57kg at $4.50. When resuming last campaign ran last in a small field at Te Aroha March 29 over 1400m, 10 len behind First Five carrying 58kg at $15.70. Looking to others.

Last start won by 1.5 len at Tauranga November 15 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Gospodin with 57.5kg at $6.50. The race before that led to the turn then faded second last of 8 at Hawera in the G3 Taranaki Breeders (Evergreen) Stakes on October 4 over 1400m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Hi Yo Sass Bomb carrying 57kg at $3. Terrific chance to continue the strong form.

Last start won by a nose at Pukekohe November 8 over 1600m defeating Zormella with 57.5kg at $36.20. The run before that 10th of 17 at this track on October 18 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind War Of Succession carrying 58kg at $40.60. In form and worth following up.

Most recently couldn't go on with it; second last of 14 at Pukekohe on November 8 over 1600m, 10 len behind I'm Lulu with 53kg at $16.20. The start before that 11th of 16 at this track on October 25 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Hinekaha with 57kg at $12.80. Must respect.