Races ORX Ellerslie - NZ

Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 11 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1400m, 3 len behind Argo carrying 57.5kg at $5.30. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 15 at Avondale on November 6 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Road To Paris carrying 57kg at $15.80. Should be prominent in running again and he will take catching.

Racing well recently. Most recently set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 11 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1400m, 4 len behind That's Gold carrying 57.5kg at $3. The race before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 7 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 5 over 1400m, long-neck behind Sweet Talkin Gal with 54.5kg at $4. Rates highly. Should be prominent in running again and a bold showing is expected.

Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 14 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1600m, slow going nose behind Regal Wings carrying 54.5kg at $11.80. The start before that 4th of 8 at Pukekohe on October 29 over 1600m, in the wet; 3 len behind Sharapova carrying 55kg at $3.70. Capable of building on that performance and he looks one of the main chances.

Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Last start came from midfield; 4th of 15 at this track on November 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Toruk Makto with 57kg at $7.70. The run before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 13 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Billy Blinx carrying 56kg at $6.10. One of the main hopes.

Racing well recently. Most recently 4th in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on December 4 over 1400m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Capaci carrying 57kg at $3.70. The race before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at Tauherenikau on November 9 over 1400m, slow going 1.0 len behind Merrilegs with 57kg at $5.30. Can improve and should figure in the finish.

Was well in the market at debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 13 at Arawa Park on November 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Burnished carrying 57kg at $4.50. Progressive type who can improve sharply.

Lining up for just third start. At debut, second last of 13 at Pukekohe on November 8 over 1600m, 15 len behind Ariadne carrying 57.5kg at $21.10. Second-up ran last of 11 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1400m, 17 len behind Argo with 57.5kg at $64.40. Looking elsewhere.

Third race start. First start ran last of 11 at Ruakaka 2yo SWP on July 12 over 1200m, on a wet track; 55 len behind Yokozuna carrying 54.5kg at $24.30. Returned from break didn't finish the race at Avondale November 6 over 1400m. Must improve sharply to trouble these.

Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Te Rapa September 14 over 1500m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Sadhbh with 56kg at $20.50. On debut seventh of 11 at Taupo August 17 over 1000m, in the wet; 7 len behind Carsolio carrying 54kg at $30. Will improve on whatever he does in this.

Jumped at a huge quote at debut, ran last of 11 at this track on October 25 over 1400m, slow going 9 len behind Belle Cheval with 57.5kg at $69.80. Ran 3rd in a Te Awamutu trial over 1150m on November 18. Poorly drawn and prepared to overlook.

Was well in the market at debut, eased back early on 4th of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind New York Belle carrying 56kg at $4.70. Big run expected.

Second run back. First-up after eight months 6th of 11 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1400m, 7 len behind Argo carrying 55.5kg at $20.90. Previously second-up 9th of 13 at Matamata 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 17 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Varjak with 55.5kg at $25.10. Strong contender on her best form.

Had two starts to date. At debut, 10th of 12 at Avondale on October 8 over 1200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Pulsatilla with 55kg at $21.70. Second-up 8th of 13 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Mission Complete carrying 55kg at $51.20. Well placed here and can figure in the finish.