Races ORX Ellerslie - NZ

Most recently faded in the straight 6th of 11 at this track in the G2 Rich Hill Mile (ARC George Adams (Tattersall) Hcp) on January 1 over 1600m, slow going 2 len behind Queen Zou carrying 56.5kg at $14.90. Before that won by 0.5 len at Pukekohe G3 Concorde Hcp December 6 over 1200m in soft going defeating Master Fay carrying 55kg at $4.10. Can return to his best in this company.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming came from the tail of the field 2nd of 16 at Te Rapa in the G3 J Swap Sprint (Johnstone Hcp) on December 13 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind First Five with 55kg at $8.50. Last start 5th of 11 at this track in the G2 Rich Hill Mile (ARC George Adams (Tattersall) Hcp) on January 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Queen Zou with 53kg at $4.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 12th of 16 at Te Rapa in the G3 J Swap Sprint (Johnstone Hcp) on December 13 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind First Five carrying 53kg at $8.40. Second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 11 at this track in the G2 Rich Hill Mile (ARC George Adams (Tattersall) Hcp) on January 1 over 1600m, slow going 0.7 len behind Queen Zou carrying 53kg at $10.70. Worth following up.

Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 7 at Tauranga on January 8 over 1500m, slow going 0.4 len behind Super Photon with 57.5kg at $2.90. The start before that 6th of 12 at Trentham on December 14 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Reward Smile with 54kg at $2.40. Promising effort last time out. Worth including.

Most recently won by a 0.4 len at Tauranga January 8 over 1500m on a rain affected track defeating Dealt With with 56kg at $10.30. Before that from last on the turn 5th of 8 at Taupo on December 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Nigella Lane carrying 56.5kg at $7.30. Looks tested in this field.

At the latest run 4th of 9 at Tauranga on January 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Takeshi with 59.5kg at $3.10. The start before that 6th of 9 at Cranbourne Bm80 on November 22 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Hearcomesthestar carrying 57.5kg at $10. Don't underestimate.

Recent form sound. Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 7 at this track on January 1 over 1500m, slow going nose behind Khaleesi with 60kg at $1.70. The race before that favourite; won by 3 len at Te Rapa December 13 over 1300m in soft going defeating Wind Rush carrying 59kg at $2.60. Worth following up.

Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently 13th of 15 at this track on December 26 over 1500m, slow going 6 len behind Rise Companions carrying 54.5kg at $8. The run before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 13 at this track on November 29 over 1300m, slow going 0.8 len behind Rise Companions with 60kg at $7.80. Has the ability and can break through on best form.

On a three run winning streak. Comes off a 42 day let-up. Most recently won by 0.8 len at Te Rapa G2 Lady Norrie (Cal Isuzu) Stakes December 13 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Queen Zou with 57kg at $9.10. Before that won by a long-neck at Waverley November 14 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Special Sakura carrying 58kg at $2.20. Major player on latest effort.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at this track November 29 over 1300m on a soft track defeating First Five with 54kg at $8.40. Last start favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.1 len at this track December 26 over 1400m in soft going defeating Frostfair with 56kg at $3.10. In form and certainly worth following up.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track in the G2 Rich Hill Mile (ARC George Adams (Tattersall) Hcp) on January 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Queen Zou with 53kg at $3.30. The run before that favourite; won by 1.0 len at Te Rapa December 13 over 1500m on a soft track defeating Thooza carrying 55.5kg at $1.90. Huge chance in this line-up.

Last start raced on the pace before fading 8th of 11 at this track in the G2 Rich Hill Mile (ARC George Adams (Tattersall) Hcp) on January 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Queen Zou with 53kg at $4.20. The run before that 4th of 16 at Te Rapa in the G3 J Swap Sprint (Johnstone Hcp) on December 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind First Five with 53kg at $2.70. Worth following up.

Form hard to fault. Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 15 at this track on December 26 over 1500m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Rise Companions carrying 59kg at $3.50. The start before that favourite; came from midfield and won by a head at Pukekohe December 6 over 1400m on a soft track defeating First Dance carrying 56.5kg at $3. Terrific chance to return to winning form.

Recent form sound. At the latest run took up a position near the tail 2nd of 11 at Eagle Farm Cl3 on January 3 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Bengal Diamond with 59kg at $2.40. The run before that favourite; won by a head at Eagle Farm Bm78 December 20 over 1400m defeating Enterprise Attack with 55kg at $2.70. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. Sure to be thereabouts.

At the latest run 5th of 9 at Flemington Bm84 on January 10 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Welcometotheshow with 54kg at $2. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Caulfield Heath Bm78 on December 20 over 1500m, nose behind Roadcone carrying 56kg at $1.65. Should run well.

Racing well recently. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 18 at this track on December 26 over 2400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Maldini with 55.5kg at $6.30. The start before that 2nd of 14 at Pukekohe on November 22 over 2100m, slow going 3.5 len behind Solidify with 55.5kg at $4.30. Looks a strong top-three prospect.