Races ORX Ellerslie - NZ

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up raced on the pace when 2nd of 12 at Te Rapa on December 13 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Golden Wings carrying 56kg at $19. Second run from a spell 4th of 14 at this track on December 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Mid Ocean carrying 59.5kg at $11.10. One of the main contenders.

Most recently 7th of 9 at Matamata on December 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind El Viento carrying 55kg at $15. The race before that got back early 5th of 10 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Larius Lacus with 58.5kg at $18.90. Strong contender on his best form.

Last start won by 1.3 len at Trentham December 14 over 1400m defeating Golden Locks carrying 58.5kg at $13.50. The start before that 9th of 11 at this track on November 29 over 1300m, slow going 6 len behind Lyin' Eyes carrying 55.5kg at $32.10. Shapes up nicely.

Most recently made ground from midfield; 3rd of 14 at this track on December 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Mid Ocean carrying 58kg at $12.90. The race before that 5th of 13 at this track on November 29 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Rise Companions with 58kg at $13.90. Not far away last time. Strong top-three hope.

Comes off a 36 day let-up. Most recently 9th of 14 at Pukekohe on December 6 over 1500m, slow going 2.75 len behind Altari carrying 58kg at $3.60. The start before that 2nd of 14 at Pukekohe on November 22 over 1400m, slow going head behind Sista Sugar carrying 58kg at $8.80. Not a great draw again but capable of a bold run.

Most recently eased back early on 4th of 7 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1215m, slow going 2.25 len behind Lady Impending with 57kg at $2.90. The race before that 6th of 13 at this track on November 29 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Rise Companions carrying 57kg at $21. Better placed and expected to be in the finish.

Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Matamata on December 19 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Transaction carrying 56.5kg at $22.90. Before that 3rd of 10 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1300m, 1.3 len behind Larius Lacus carrying 56kg at $16.10. Likely to find this out of reach.

At the latest run 9th of 13 at this track on January 1 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Drops Of God carrying 55.5kg at $28.70. The race before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 12 at Te Rapa on December 13 over 1300m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Golden Wings with 56kg at $11. Solid top-three hope.

Second run back. First-up after seven months 3rd in a small field at Te Rapa on December 20 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind One More Dance carrying 55.5kg at $14.30. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at this track on December 26 2024 over 1400m, slow going 1.5 len behind Smokeshow with 57kg at $13.40. Strips fitter and is among the chances.

Third-up today. First-up came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Tauranga on December 12 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Unison carrying 57.5kg at $4.30. Second run from a spell came from midfield; 3rd of 13 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Timbuctoo with 58kg at $3. Should run well.

Most recently got back early 3rd in a small field at Te Aroha on January 3 over 1150m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Opaea Joe carrying 55kg at $4. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 14 at this track on December 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Mid Ocean carrying 52.5kg at $65.80. Looks tested in this line-up.