Races ORX Ellerslie - NZ

Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after three months ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.5 len at Te Rapa December 13 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating To Cap It All with 56.5kg at $7.10. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Wanganui in the LR Wanganui Guineas on August 30 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Platinum Diamond with 57kg at $6.30. Terrific chance to continue the strong form.

Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently won by a 0.3 len at this track January 11 over 1200m defeating Confesara carrying 57kg at $2.50. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; scored a big 6 len win at Te Aroha November 26 over 1150m defeating Boomstruck carrying 57kg at $1.60. Well placed. Racing well and expected to go close again.

Second-up. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after two months 7th of 11 at Pukekohe in the G3 Bonecrusher Stakes on December 6 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind That's Gold with 57kg at $6.10. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at Te Rapa in the G2 Hawke's Bay Guineas on September 27 over 1400m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Magic Carpet with 57kg at $3.50. Can feature with the right run.

Third-up today. Resumes off a 49 day letup. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.3 len at Arawa Park November 16 over 1230m on a soft track defeating Atkins carrying 57kg at $2.30. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Pukekohe in the G3 Bonecrusher Stakes on December 6 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind That's Gold carrying 57kg at $5.40. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. In form and worth following up.

Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 8 at this track in the G2 Auckland Guineas on December 26 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Well Written with 57kg at $60.50. The start before that 7th of 9 at this track on November 4 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Affirmative Action with 57kg at $8.70. One of the contenders.

Raced twice to date. At debut, won by 2.5 len at Waipukurau November 16 over 1200m defeating Damiano with 57kg at $7.30. Second-up 2nd in a small field at Trentham on December 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Perfect Habit carrying 57kg at $2.60. Not keen on his chances.

At the latest run 5th of 15 at Trentham in the G1 The Telegraph on January 3 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind First Five with 53kg at $15.10. Before that 2nd of 8 at Te Rapa on December 13 over 1200m, slow going 0.5 len behind To Bravery Born with 56kg at $2.90. Going well. Have to include on best form.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second of 10 at this track in the G3 Gold Trail Stakes September 6 over 1200m, soft track; 0.8 len behind Lollapalooza with 56.5kg at $3.40. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by head Taupo August 17 over 1100m on heavy track defeating Lollapalooza with 56.5kg at $3.70. In form and expected to measure up again.

Resumes after a break of 11 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at Riccarton Park in the G1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas November 8 over 1600m, 6 len behind Well Written carrying 56.5kg at $12.10. First up last campaign second of 7 at Arawa Park October 12 over 1215m, in the wet; 1.3 len behind Lubeck with 55kg at $2.40. Look for improved run.

Puts an unbeaten record on the line. On debut, favourite; won by 5.5 len at Te Aroha December 7 over 1150m defeating Rebel Creek carrying 55kg at $7. Last start favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track January 1 over 1200m in soft going defeating Scolera with 56.5kg at $2.20. In form and expected to measure up again.

At the latest run 3rd of 7 at this track on January 11 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind King's English carrying 56kg at $4.70. The run before that 6th of 9 at Wanganui in the LR O'Learys Fillies Stakes (Trudy Thomson Memorial) on November 29 over 1340m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Circus Dancer with 56.5kg at $2.80. Has ability and can run a forward race.

Second-up. First-up after nine months second last of 7 at this track on January 11 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind King's English carrying 56kg at $4. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at this track in the G1 Sistema Stks on March 8 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Return To Conquer with 55kg at $5.70. Sure to be thereabouts.

Resuming after a 11 weeks break. Finished off last campaign third of 12 at Riccarton Park in the G1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas November 8 over 1600m, 4 len behind Well Written with 56.5kg at $12.40. On debut third of 14 at Taupo October 10 over 1300m, soft track; 2 len behind Virgo Viva with 54kg at $13.20. One of the contenders.

Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 7 at this track on January 11 over 1200m, 0.3 len behind King's English carrying 55kg at $6.30. Before that won by a head at Te Rapa December 20 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Deprive carrying 55.5kg at $2.10. One of the contenders.

Most recently 2nd in a small field at Te Aroha on January 3 over 1150m, on a wet track; 2.25 len behind Opaea Joe with 56kg at $2.80. The race before that 3rd of 8 at Te Rapa on December 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind To Bravery Born with 54kg at $14.40. Will need to do a bit more.

Last start 4th of 13 at this track on January 1 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Drops Of God with 54.5kg at $60.10. The race before that came from midfield and won by a head at Te Aroha December 7 over 1150m defeating Miller's Point carrying 54kg at $8.40. Meets a tough line-up and prefer others.