Races ORX Ellerslie - NZ

Comes here off a 41-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 11 at Riccarton Park in the LR Steward's Stakes on November 15 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Inflamed carrying 53kg at $13.50. Before that got back early 5th of 9 at Riccarton Park in the LR Pegasus Hcp on November 8 over 1000m, 5 len behind Platinum Attack with 53kg at $12.90. In the right race to turn things around.

Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign eighth of 16 at Riccarton Park in the LR Warstep Stakes April 26 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Loose Sally with 56.5kg at $4.80. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len Riccarton Park March 5 over 1200m on heavy track defeating Avitus with 58.5kg at $1.80. Expected to feature.

Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 14 at Pukekohe on December 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Moxie with 59kg at $31.40. Before that raced on the pace before fading 10th of 14 at Pukekohe on November 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Moxie with 57kg at $33.60. In the mix.

Second-up. First-up after seven months won by a nose at Te Rapa December 13 over 1200m on a soft track defeating When Stars Align with 53.5kg at $10. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Pukekohe on November 7 2024 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Osteria with 55.5kg at $3.90. Likely to come on from that run.

Second-up. First-up after seven months favourite; won by a head at Trentham December 6 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Pete's Pride carrying 54kg at $3.60. Previously second-up favourite; won by 2 len at Cranbourne Cl1 March 28 over 1400m defeating In Her Eyes with 58kg at $7. Still has scope for improvement and is among the better hopes.

Second-up. First-up after five months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at this track on November 29 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Sweynesday with 56.5kg at $43.40. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Te Rapa on April 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Queen Zou with 58.5kg at $11.30. Expecting her to kick on with that first run out of the way.

Second-up. First-up after nine months 3rd of 12 at this track on November 29 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Sweynesday with 54.5kg at $4. Previously second-up favourite; came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a neck at Te Aroha November 27 2024 over 1100m defeating Egyptian Queen with 56kg at $1.60. Fitter and is sure to be prominent.

Second-up. First-up after four months 9th of 11 at Te Rapa on December 20 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Basel Warrior with 54.5kg at $25.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Ruakaka on July 12 over 1200m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Reptak with 52kg at $19.30. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two.

At the latest run second last of 12 at this track on November 29 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Sweynesday carrying 54.5kg at $10.40. Before that came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at this track November 4 over 1100m on a soft track defeating Hard Roca carrying 57kg at $2.60. Cherry-ripe after four runs back from a spell and can turn things around.

Third-up today. Resuming won by a long-neck at this track October 25 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Sista Sugar with 58kg at $7.90. Second run from a spell 7th of 12 at this track on November 29 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Sweynesday carrying 54.5kg at $20.20. Looks a strong top-three prospect.

Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 4th of 9 at Tauranga on November 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind When Stars Align with 59.5kg at $9.30. Second run from a spell second last of 12 at Te Rapa on December 13 over 1300m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Golden Wings with 59.5kg at $48.30. Can't see him figuring in the finish.