Races ORX Ellerslie - NZ

Third race start. First start made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Pukekohe on November 7 2024 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Gameplay with 58.5kg at $14.10. Went for a spell before returning crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 2nd of 11 at Taupo on December 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; head behind Now Not Never with 57kg at $6.90. Has the ability and bold showing expected.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 10 at this track on December 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Miss Jones carrying 55.5kg at $18.10. Last start made ground from midfield; 4th of 13 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1215m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Sugar Schnapps with 58.5kg at $11.60. Not far away last start. Likely to measure up again with a repeat performance.

Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 12 at Te Rapa on December 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Julianus with 58.5kg at $10.90. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 14 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Unwritten carrying 58.5kg at $4.10. Hard to beat on his best form.

At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Wild At Heart carrying 58.5kg at $6.60. Before that 7th of 11 at this track on November 29 over 1300m, slow going 4.5 len behind Lyin' Eyes carrying 58.5kg at $27.30. Don't underestimate.

Having second run back today. Last start 4th of 14 at Tauranga on December 12 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Khaleesi carrying 58.5kg at $8.70. At only start last preparation 11th of 14 at Taupo on October 10 over 1300m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Aksil with 58.5kg at $29.80. Strips fitter and expected to feature.

At debut, 4th of 11 at this track on November 29 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Lyin' Eyes carrying 57kg at $11.50. Better gate and can open his account.

Gelding by Redwood making his first appearance. Won trial at Te Awamutu over 1150m on November 18. Big chance to make an immediate impact.

Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 9 at Matamata on December 19 over 1200m, slow going nose behind Our Lurrina with 56.5kg at $2. The start before that made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 11 at Arawa Park on November 16 over 1230m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind L'aigle Noir with 56.5kg at $6. Will take plenty of beating.

Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 10 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Clear Conscience with 57.5kg at $8.10. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at this track on May 7 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Moxie carrying 55.5kg at $8.50. Fitter and rates highly.

Second-up. First-up after four months 9th of 11 at Tauranga on December 12 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Belle Noire carrying 54.5kg at $9.80. Previously second-up 12th of 14 at Tauranga on June 21 over 1200m, in the wet; 11 len behind Accentuate carrying 55.5kg at $12.90. Will struggle against these.

Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 11th of 13 at Te Rapa on May 31 over 1200m, on a wet track; 15 len behind Illuminated Miss with 53.5kg at $13.80. Expecting a positive return.

Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 10 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind Clear Conscience with 54.5kg at $3.90. The run before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Stella Ma Bella carrying 54.5kg at $12.30. Plenty to like about her prospects.

Last start 9th of 11 at Ruakaka on December 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Sibella with 56kg at $3.10. Before that 4th of 12 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Shiniqua carrying 56kg at $5.60. Can turn things around.

Was at big odds at debut, second last of 8 at this track in the G2 Auckland Guineas on December 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Well Written carrying 55kg at $34.40. Doubt she will trouble these.

Gelding by Proisir facing the starter for the first time. Runner-up in a Taupo trial over 1100m on November 25. Keep a close eye on any market push.

Filly by Proisir making her first appearance. Ran 3rd in a trial at Avondale over 800m on December 16. Expect a good showing on debut.

Gelding by Niagara facing the starter for the first time. Was runner-up in a trial at Pukekohe on December 9 over 1300m. Prefer to see under race conditions.

Resumes from a spell. Not seen since she finished last of 15 at this track May 7 over 1400m, soft track; 13 len behind Hero Of War with 56.5kg at $78.40. On debut second last of 9 at this track April 9 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Pizarro carrying 54.5kg at $24.40. Maybe later.

Third-up today. First-up second last of 11 at Tauranga on December 12 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Belle Noire with 55.5kg at $17. Last start 11th of 13 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1215m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Sugar Schnapps carrying 56.5kg at $55.60. Can't enthuse despite stepping up to 1400m.

Second run back. First-up after about 18 months ran last of 10 at Taupo on December 28 over 1100m, slow going 18 len behind Written Glow with 57.5kg at $41.80. Previously second-up second last of 10 at Matamata on June 5 2024 over 1400m, in the wet; 25 len behind Princess Chloacey carrying 58.5kg at $12.50. Fitter but unlikely to threaten.