Races ORX Ellerslie - NZ

Recent form sound. Comes here off a 49-day let-up. At the latest run won by a nose at Trentham G1 Mufhasa Classic December 6 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Waitak with 57kg at $8.70. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Pukekohe in the G2 Auckland Thoroughbred Breeder's Stakes on November 22 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Qali Al Farrasha with 57kg at $7.50. Going well and can measure up.

Chasing a hat-trick. Comes here off a 56-day let-up. Last start came from midfield and won by a head at this track G3 Great Northern Challenge Stakes November 29 over 1600m on a soft track defeating El Vencedor with 53kg at $7.30. The race before that won by 1.5 len at Tauranga November 15 over 1400m in soft going defeating Gospodin carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. Big chance.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resumes off a 49 day letup. Resuming 4th of 12 at Pukekohe in the G3 Counties Bowl Hcp on November 22 over 1100m, slow going 2 len behind Ardalio with 54kg at $43.80. Second run from a spell 5th of 7 at Pukekohe in the G3 Concorde Hcp on December 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Midnight Edition carrying 53kg at $12.50. Must be respected.

Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track on December 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Vegas Queen carrying 55kg at $3.40. The run before that of 16 at Te Rapa in the G3 J Swap Sprint (Johnstone Hcp) on December 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind First Five carrying 53kg at $27.90. Not far away last time. Should be in the finish again.

Last start 6th of 12 at this track on January 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Sweynesday carrying 53kg at $27. The start before that ran last of 7 at Pukekohe in the G3 Concorde Hcp on December 6 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Midnight Edition with 53kg at $14.20. Might struggle again.

Most recently 4th of 7 at Tauranga on January 8 over 1500m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Super Photon with 54.5kg at $6.90. The race before that ran last in a small field at this track on December 26 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Vegas Queen carrying 55kg at $6.10. Can overlook.

Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 14 at Te Rapa on December 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Britannia Gold carrying 58.5kg at $7.20. Last start 2nd in a small field at Tauranga on January 8 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind When Stars Align carrying 56kg at $4.10. Promising effort last time out. Should give a good account.

Last start favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at this track January 1 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Special Sakura carrying 55.5kg at $3.60. The run before that 6th of 14 at Te Rapa on December 13 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Britannia Gold carrying 55.5kg at $5.20. Likely to feature.

Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently won by a neck at this track December 26 over 1200m in soft going defeating Hankee Alpha carrying 54.5kg at $16.60. The start before that 7th of 12 at this track on November 29 over 1100m, slow going 3.5 len behind Sweynesday carrying 54.5kg at $20.20. One of the chances.

Most recently won by 2 len at this track January 11 over 1300m defeating Scouser with 57.5kg at $4.70. The run before that 9th of 14 at Pukekohe on December 6 over 1500m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Altari carrying 58kg at $3.60. Leading contender.

Most recently 3rd in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on December 31 over 1200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Komocean with 53kg at $3.50. The race before that 10th of 13 at Tauranga on November 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Charmrose carrying 54.5kg at $29.10. Prefer in something easier.