Races ORX Ellerslie - NZ

At the latest run 9th of 14 at Trentham in the G2 Levin Classic on January 3 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind La Dorada carrying 57kg at $7.80. The start before that won by a nose at Riccarton Park G1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas November 15 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating Affirmative Action carrying 57kg at $11.70. Terrific chance.

Racing well recently. Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 8 at this track in the G2 Auckland Guineas on December 26 over 1400m, slow going 1.5 len behind Well Written carrying 57kg at $6.70. The race before that came from midfield; 2nd of 15 at Riccarton Park in the G1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas on November 15 over 1600m, on rain affected going; nose behind Romanoff with 57kg at $6.10. Huge chance in this line-up based on last run.

Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start 2nd of 8 at this track in the G2 Auckland Guineas on December 26 over 1400m, slow going neck behind Well Written with 57kg at $13.80. The start before that 5th of 15 at Riccarton Park in the G1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas on November 15 over 1600m, in the wet; 3 len behind Romanoff with 57kg at $6.40. Can feature with the right run.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 14 at Trentham in the G2 Levin Classic on January 3 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind La Dorada carrying 57kg at $3. The race before that favourite; won by a nose at Te Rapa December 20 over 1200m in soft going defeating Chaource carrying 54.5kg at $1.10. Solid top-three hope.

Last start gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 10 at this track on January 1 over 1600m, slow going 0.8 len behind Towering Vision carrying 57kg at $8. The start before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track in the LR Trevor Eagle Memorial on November 29 over 1500m, slow going 2.5 len behind Pulsatilla carrying 57kg at $34.80. Looks tested in this field.

Third race start today. At debut, eased back early on 5th of 10 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1400m, 2 len behind Oberon with 57.5kg at $14.50. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at Taupo December 28 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Be Water with 56kg at $5. Not keen on his chances this time.

Third-up today. Resuming sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at this track in the G2 Auckland Guineas on December 26 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Well Written with 57kg at $30.30. Second-up 5th of 7 at this track on January 11 over 1500m, 2 len behind Chilling Out carrying 57kg at $6.70. Looks tested in this field.

Unbeaten after four appearances. Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by a neck at this track G2 Auckland Guineas December 26 over 1400m on a soft track defeating He Who Dares carrying 55kg at $1.20. The run before that favourite; won by 2.5 len at Riccarton Park G1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas November 8 over 1600m defeating Lollapalooza with 56.5kg at $1.50. Tough to beat again on the latest effort.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 8 at Te Rapa on December 13 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind To Bravery Born with 56.5kg at $2.70. Second-up came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Trentham G2 Levin Classic January 3 over 1400m in soft going defeating Swiss Prince with 55kg at $8.70. Looks hard to beat again in this easier level.

Racing well recently. Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 11 at this track in the G2 Eight Carat Classic on December 26 over 1600m, slow going 0.7 len behind Tellum with 56.5kg at $2.80. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Riccarton Park in the G1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas on November 8 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Well Written with 56.5kg at $10.30. Key runner who should be in the finish again.

At the latest run 11th of 14 at Trentham in the G2 Levin Classic on January 3 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind La Dorada with 55kg at $5.30. Before that won by 1.3 len at Trentham G3 Eulogy Stakes December 20 over 1600m in soft going defeating Origin Of Love with 56.5kg at $2.50. One of the chances.

Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 7 at this track on January 11 over 1500m, 0.7 len behind Chilling Out carrying 56kg at $4. The race before that won by a head at Ashburton December 24 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Kellanzor carrying 54kg at $3.80. One of the contenders.

Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by 0.7 len at this track January 11 over 1500m defeating Miss Ziggy with 55kg at $3.60. The race before that came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Ruakaka December 17 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Horrie with 55kg at $2.50. One of the contenders.

Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start sat on the pace when 3rd of 11 at this track in the G2 Eight Carat Classic on December 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Tellum carrying 56.5kg at $6.90. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at this track December 11 over 1400m in soft going defeating Classic Champagne with 56kg at $1.70. Thereabouts last time out. Major player on latest effort.