Races ORX Ellerslie - NZ

Gelding back from a spell of five-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at Ruakaka June 28 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Chicago Dream with 55.5kg at $3.60. When resuming last campaign second of 13 at Arawa Park December 28 over 1215m, 0.8 len behind Colonel Warden with 58.5kg at $13.40. Can return with a bold run.

Resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Not seen since he finished last of 10 at Te Rapa May 24 over 1400m, soft track; 11 len behind Acapelago carrying 55kg at $62.10. On debut ninth of 11 at this track May 7 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Paravane carrying 56.5kg at $14.50. Will benefit from that race experience so worth considering.

At debut, ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1150m, 6 len behind King's English with 57kg at $13.10. Has ability and worth following.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on October 24 over 1200m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Circus Dancer with 57.5kg at $2.40. Last start ran last of 11 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1150m, slow going 14 len behind Sibling Rivalry carrying 57.5kg at $12.60. Expect he will make amends.

Third-up today. First-up 9th of 13 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Tellum with 55kg at $15.20. Last start 4th of 13 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1150m, 2.5 len behind Get Me An Angel carrying 54.5kg at $23. Looks well placed to play a big role.

Three-year-old gelding making debut by Circus Maximus out of Meir. Won a barrier trial over 1100m at Taupo on November 25. Sure to have admirers.

Three-year-old gelding (Ardrossan - Escalera) who was bought for NZD $ 50,000 (NZB 2024 Ready 2 Run Sale). He has three recent trials prior to his debut today. Runner-up in a Te Awamutu trial over 850m on November 18. Expected to run well despite a tricky barrier.

Resumes. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at Gosford 4yo+ Mdn-Sw August 29 over 1200m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Kendalia carrying 57kg at $1.60. First up last campaign fourth in a small field at Warwick Farm Super 2&3yo Mdn June 4 over 1100m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Regimental Colours carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. Everything points to a positive return.

Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 14 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Ploy carrying 56.5kg at $16. The start before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at Pukekohe on October 29 over 1200m, on a wet track; 2.25 len behind Atlanta Gold with 55.5kg at $37.40. Must be respected.

Resuming today after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign fifth of 12 at Arawa Park July 2 over 1400m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Mitonic with 56.5kg at $31.40. First up last campaign ran last of 14 at Matamata May 14 over 1200m, in the wet; 14 len behind Viva Glam with 55.5kg at $15. Expecting a strong run fresh.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at Cambridge Synthetic June 18 over 970m, 7 len behind Love The Sort carrying 56.5kg at $55.40. Previously first up; second last of 8 at Te Aroha 3yo Mdn-Sw June 2 over 1400m, on heavy track; 29 len behind Skycatcher with 55.5kg at $11.80. Will improve on whatever she does in this.

Racing well recently. Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 14 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Ploy carrying 55kg at $3.30. The start before that 2nd of 9 at Pukekohe on October 29 over 1200m, on a wet track; 0.5 len behind St Kilda carrying 54kg at $1.50. Terrific chance to find winning form.

Lining up for just third start. At debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 13 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1150m, slow going 2.5 len behind Rise Companions carrying 55kg at $7.30. Last start 5th of 13 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1150m, 4 len behind Get Me An Angel carrying 55kg at $6.20. Deserves another chance.

Third race start. First start 5th of 7 at Ruakaka on June 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Boombox carrying 52kg at $11.80. Went for a spell before returning 4th of 13 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1150m, slow going 2.25 len behind The Perfect One with 55kg at $6.10. Thereabouts last time and could sneak a place here.

Most recently 9th of 12 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Shiniqua with 53kg at $26.80. The run before that 5th of 11 at Avondale on November 6 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Yousito with 53kg at $38.60. Looks tested in this field.

Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation 9th of 12 at Happy Valley on February 5 over 1200m, 4 len behind Fortune Whiskey with 54.5kg at $15. When resuming last campaign 2nd of 11 at Happy Valley on October 16 2024 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Victorythirtythree carrying 55kg at $3.90. Ran 3rd in a trial at Taupo over 900m on November 25. Prefer to see how he returns.

Resuming after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Te Aroha Mdn-Hwgt September 21 over 2200m, on heavy track; 26 len behind Tempest Moon carrying 68.5kg at $38.40. First up last campaign ninth of 13 at Matamata December 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Cognoscenti carrying 58.5kg at $100.50. Might need a run or two.