Races ORX Ellerslie - NZ

Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Tauranga December 12 over 2100m on a soft track defeating Maldini with 57kg at $2.80. Before that favourite; won by 0.8 len at Pukekohe November 22 over 2100m in soft going defeating Atmospheric carrying 56kg at $3.50. Strong chance despite going up 2.0kg from last start.

At the latest run won by 1.0 len at Te Rapa December 20 over 2100m in soft going defeating One Bold Gigolo with 56.5kg at $4.10. The race before that 6th of 13 at Wanganui on November 29 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Uncle Arch with 57kg at $15.50. Well placed and sure to be in the finish.

Most recently won by a head at Pukekohe December 6 over 2100m on a rain affected track defeating The Trendsetter with 58.5kg at $8.50. The start before that 5th of 12 at Pukekohe on November 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Billy Blinx with 61kg at $18.70. Confidence back and is worth following up.

Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 12 at Tauranga on December 12 over 2100m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Mollify with 57kg at $6.60. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 13 at Pukekohe on November 22 over 2100m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Mollify with 58kg at $11.80. Form sound and is one of the hopes.

Last start 8th of 11 at Te Rapa on December 20 over 2100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Roctave carrying 58.5kg at $8.40. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Tauranga on December 12 over 2100m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Mollify carrying 58.5kg at $10.30. Hard to have.

Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Tauranga on December 12 over 2100m, slow going 2.5 len behind Mollify carrying 56.5kg at $6.10. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at Te Aroha November 11 over 2200m in soft going defeating Procella with 54.5kg at $4.70. Looking to others.

Last start 5th of 14 at Te Rapa in the G3 Waikato Cup on December 13 over 2400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Sharp 'N' Smart carrying 53kg at $6.50. Before that 3rd of 13 at Otaki on November 30 over 2100m, 2.75 len behind Freddie Time carrying 56.5kg at $4.80. Ready to peak after four runs back and is among the leading chances.

Recent form sound. Most recently favourite; came from midfield and won by a neck at this track November 29 over 2400m on a rain affected track defeating Ramblin' Rose carrying 54.5kg at $3.70. The run before that 2nd of 17 at this track on November 4 over 2400m, slow going 1.4 len behind Boxmoss with 54kg at $6.10. Rates highly and will prove tough to beat here as always.

Last start 4th of 11 at Te Rapa on December 20 over 2100m, slow going 5.5 len behind Roctave carrying 55kg at $15.80. The start before that 11th of 14 at Pukekohe on December 6 over 2100m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Livid Sky with 54kg at $59.40. Finds a suitable contest this time so expect a lot more.

Form hard to fault. Comes off a 34 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 14 at Pukekohe on November 22 over 2100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Solidify carrying 55.5kg at $4.30. The start before that favourite; came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a long-neck at this track October 25 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Just A Karin carrying 58kg at $11.70. Sure to measure up here.

Most recently won by 0.8 len at this track November 29 over 2100m on a soft track defeating Sonoran carrying 56.5kg at $15.30. Before that 11th of 17 at this track on November 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Steely Man carrying 58kg at $40.20. Others make more appeal.

Form hard to fault. Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 len at Te Rapa December 13 over 2200m on a rain affected track defeating Joejoeccini carrying 57.5kg at $7.60. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Tauranga on November 1 over 2100m, slow going 0.6 len behind Perfectmanz carrying 57kg at $6.90. Back in winning form but won’t find this any easier.

Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 12 at Te Rapa on December 20 over 2400m, slow going 1.2 len behind Proboy carrying 57kg at $4.10. The start before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 11 at Pukekohe on December 6 over 2100m, slow going long-neck behind Casemiro with 57kg at $5.70. Has ability and can run a forward race.

Last start sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 13 at Te Rapa on December 13 over 2200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Ortem Legacy carrying 58.5kg at $10.70. Before that 10th of 17 at this track on November 4 over 2400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Boxmoss carrying 53kg at $7.60. No easier here and needs to do more.

Last start 8th of 13 at Te Rapa on December 13 over 2200m, slow going 6 len behind Ortem Legacy carrying 59.5kg at $10.80. The race before that 2nd of 15 at this track on November 29 over 2100m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Just A Karin carrying 58.5kg at $9.40. Likely to find this out of reach.

Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 13 at Te Rapa on December 13 over 2200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Ortem Legacy with 55.5kg at $12. Before that eased back early on 8th of 15 at this track on November 29 over 2100m, slow going 2.75 len behind Just A Karin carrying 56kg at $9.80. Might find this a bit too tough.

Most recently second last of 12 at Te Rapa on December 20 over 2400m, on a slow track; 20 len behind Proboy with 57.5kg at $10.70. The start before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 15 at this track on November 29 over 2100m, slow going 0.9 len behind Just A Karin with 57kg at $16.40. Looks tested again this line-up.

At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 13 at Te Rapa on December 13 over 2200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Ortem Legacy with 55.5kg at $8.60. The race before that 13th of 15 at this track on November 29 over 2100m, slow going 5.5 len behind Just A Karin carrying 56kg at $6.10. Don't underestimate.

Last start 9th of 11 at Te Rapa on December 20 over 2100m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Roctave carrying 56kg at $9.30. The run before that didn't finish the race at Pukekohe December 6 over 2100m. Tested again.

Last start 3rd of 8 at Ruakaka on December 17 over 2100m, on a slow track; 2 len behind No Plan Be with 58kg at $10.70. The start before that ran last of 13 at Pukekohe on November 22 over 2100m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Mollify carrying 55.5kg at $32.90. Others rate better.