Races ORX Ellerslie - NZ

Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 10 at Trentham in the G1 Mufhasa Classic on December 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; nose behind Provence carrying 59kg at $2.80. The start before that favourite; came from midfield and won by 5.5 len at this track G1 Livamol Classic October 18 over 2040m defeating El Vencedor with 59kg at $3.80. Leading prospect.

Racing well recently. At the latest run rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 10 at this track in the G3 Great Northern Challenge Stakes on November 29 over 1600m, on a slow track; head behind Mary Shan with 59kg at $1.50. The start before that 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 rain affected track defeating Diamond Jak carrying 59kg at $1.50. Expected to be very competitive.

Recent form sound. Most recently made ground from midfield; 4th of 14 at Ballarat in the LR Brat Cup on December 6 over 2000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Berkeley Square with 59kg at $4.60. The race before that won by a long-neck at Flemington LR Cup Day Plate November 4 over 1800m on a soft track defeating Saint George carrying 57.5kg at $4.40. Sure to be thereabouts.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Not raced for 61 days. First-up ran last of 14 at Te Rapa in the G1 Howden Mile on September 27 over 1600m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Waitak with 59kg at $60.20. Second run from a spell second last of 9 at Trentham in the G3 Thompson Handicap on October 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Hi Yo Sass Bomb with 59kg at $18.90. Will need to do a bit more.

Form hard to fault. Comes off a 34 day let-up. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Pukekohe in the G3 Counties Cup on November 22 over 2100m, slow going long-neck behind Final Return with 53kg at $6.60. The start before that 4th of 12 at this track in the G3 Balmerino Stakes on November 4 over 2000m, slow going 3 len behind El Vencedor carrying 59kg at $17.60. Worth including.

Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at Pukekohe on December 6 over 2100m, slow going head behind Livid Sky with 57.5kg at $18.40. Before that got back early 11th of 14 at Wanganui in the LR Wanganui Cup on November 29 over 2040m, slow going 8 len behind Tshiebwe carrying 53kg at $20.20. Looking to others.

Second-up. First-up after two months 3rd of 10 at Trentham in the G1 Mufhasa Classic on December 6 over 1600m, slow going head behind Provence carrying 57kg at $4.10. Previously second-up 2nd of 14 at Te Rapa in the G1 Howden Mile on September 27 over 1600m, on heavy track; 0.5 len behind Waitak carrying 57kg at $3.50. Rates highly and should feature.

Second run back. First-up after two months 4th of 10 at Trentham in the G1 Mufhasa Classic on December 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Provence with 57kg at $3.80. Previously second-up 5th of 14 at Te Rapa in the G1 Howden Mile on September 27 over 1600m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Waitak with 57kg at $5.30. Will be thereabouts.

Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Te Rapa in the G2 Lady Norrie (Cal Isuzu) Stakes on December 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Hinekaha carrying 57kg at $1.70. Before that favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Pukekohe G2 Auckland Thoroughbred Breeder's Stakes November 22 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Provence carrying 57kg at $13.30. Sure to be thereabouts.

Racing well recently. Last start 3rd of 7 at Te Rapa in the G2 Lady Norrie (Cal Isuzu) Stakes on December 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Hinekaha carrying 57kg at $5.60. The run before that 3rd of 11 at Pukekohe in the G2 Auckland Thoroughbred Breeder's Stakes on November 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Qali Al Farrasha with 57kg at $6.70. Impressed last start. Can feature with the right run.