Races ORX Ellerslie - NZ

Last start 10th of 15 at this track on December 26 over 1500m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Rise Companions carrying 55.5kg at $16. The race before that faded in the straight 5th of 14 at Pukekohe on November 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Moxie with 56kg at $10.80. Major player.

Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently 6th of 13 at Te Rapa on December 13 over 1500m, on a slow track; 4 len behind She's A Dealer with 58kg at $17.60. The run before that 7th of 14 at Pukekohe on November 22 over 2100m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Solidify carrying 58kg at $6.70. Should be at his top now and is worth including.

Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 13 at Te Rapa on December 13 over 1500m, slow going 6 len behind She's A Dealer carrying 58.5kg at $25. The run before that ran last of 14 at Pukekohe on November 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Queen Zou with 59.5kg at $7.10. Needs to do more.

Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 15 at this track on December 26 over 1500m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Rise Companions with 57kg at $16.40. The start before that 2nd of 17 at Trentham on December 6 over 2100m, slow going 1.3 len behind Crackercol carrying 57kg at $3.70. Finds a suitable race and should play a big role.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on December 27 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Nancy She Wrote carrying 57.5kg at $2.70. The race before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at New Plymouth Raceway December 4 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating Tiny Diamond carrying 56kg at $6.80. Can atone.

At the latest run 7th of 11 at this track in the G2 Rich Hill Mile (ARC George Adams (Tattersall) Hcp) on January 1 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Queen Zou carrying 53kg at $43.10. The start before that 5th of 13 at Te Rapa on December 13 over 1500m, on a slow track; 4 len behind She's A Dealer carrying 57.5kg at $7.20. Capable of sharp improvement.

Second run back. First-up after seven months won by 1.3 len at New Plymouth Raceway December 27 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Brave Rebel carrying 60kg at $1.80. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at this track on June 7 over 2100m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind War Of Succession with 59.5kg at $3.30. Can get the job done again.

Second run back. First-up after four months ran last of 11 at Te Rapa on December 20 over 1400m, slow going 11 len behind Basel Warrior carrying 57kg at $37.20. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Ruakaka on June 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Sterling Express carrying 54kg at $37.10. Needs to improve sharply.

Comes off a 36 day let-up. Most recently 15th of 17 at Trentham on December 6 over 2100m, slow going 6 len behind Crackercol carrying 56.5kg at $7.70. Before that settled well back; won by a head at Pukekohe November 22 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Emmy Dazzler with 59kg at $6.30. Well placed to bounce back to form.

Comes off a 61 day let-up. Last start 5th of 12 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1600m, slow going 2 len behind Lachie carrying 59kg at $5. The race before that 8th of 14 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Bourbon Proof carrying 56.5kg at $8.90. Better than recent form suggests and is one of the better hopes in the race.

Recent form sound. Last start won by 0.8 len at Te Rapa December 20 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Bethany Dee with 59kg at $25.10. The run before that 4th of 12 at Pukekohe on November 8 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Pax Mundi with 57kg at $16.10. Key chance and expected to run well.

Last start 5th of 11 at Te Rapa on December 20 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Basel Warrior carrying 56kg at $11.30. The race before that 7th of 12 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1400m, in the wet; 7 len behind Toa Haka with 54kg at $13.60. Don't underestimate.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 8th of 14 at Pukekohe on November 22 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Moxie carrying 56.5kg at $10.30. Second-up 6th of 9 at Matamata on December 19 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind El Viento with 56.5kg at $4.50. Rates highly. Strips fitter and good enough to test this field.

At the latest run raced on the pace before fading second last of 9 at Matamata on December 19 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind El Viento carrying 55.5kg at $3.80. The race before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 len at Otaki November 30 over 1600m defeating The Nomad with 58kg at $3.70. Has ability and is one of the chances.

At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 15 at this track on December 26 over 1500m, slow going 9 len behind Rise Companions carrying 55kg at $56.10. The race before that won by a nose at Tauranga December 12 over 1500m on a soft track defeating Emmy Dazzler with 58.5kg at $10. Needs to find a few lengths.

Second-up. First-up after seven months 3rd of 13 at Te Rapa on December 13 over 1500m, slow going 3.5 len behind She's A Dealer with 52kg at $27.20. Previously second-up 9th of 15 at this track Sc on December 26 2024 over 1500m, slow going 3.5 len behind Hasstobeawinner carrying 55.5kg at $42.60. Fitter but facing a tougher assignment and isn’t among the top hopes today.

Last start eased back early on 9th of 15 at this track on December 26 over 1500m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Rise Companions with 54kg at $37.50. Before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.7 len at Matamata December 19 over 1400m in soft going defeating Amusement carrying 56.5kg at $9. This no easier and others rate better.