Races ORX Ellerslie - NZ

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming second last of 15 at this track Hcp on January 31 over 2200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Sinhaman with 60kg at $55.20. Second-up scored a big 4.5 len win at Matamata LR MATAMATA KAIMAI STAKES February 14 over 2000m in the wet defeating He's A Doozy carrying 56.5kg at $6.40. One of the contenders.

Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently 9th of 12 at Flemington Bm100 on January 17 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Saint George carrying 59.5kg at $61. The run before that 8th of 13 at Caulfield in the G2 Sand Clssc on November 29 over 2400m, slow going 6 len behind She's A Hustler with 59kg at $41. Better placed here. Key runner who is a great chance to atone.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 13th of 15 at Trentham in the G3 Trentham Stks on January 17 over 2100m, slow going 6 len behind Rosso with 56kg at $33.10. Last start made significant ground from the rear of the field 3rd of 15 at this track Hcp on January 31 over 2200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Sinhaman with 61kg at $47.80. Key chance capable of taking this out.

Most recently 8th of 17 at Trentham in the G3 Wellington Cup on January 31 over 3200m, slow going 4 len behind Manzor Blue carrying 55kg at $7.60. Before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at Flemington in the LR Bagot Hcp on December 31 over 2800m, 1.5 len behind Future History carrying 55.5kg at $6. Key runner who is a great chance to atone.

Last start 7th of 9 at Te Rapa in the G1 Herbie Dyke on February 7 over 2000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Legarto carrying 59kg at $82.70. The run before that 7th of 14 at Trentham in the G3 Manawatu Cup on December 20 over 2300m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Sagunto carrying 58kg at $6.80. Not keen on his chances.

At the latest run 4th of 15 at this track Hcp on January 31 over 2200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Sinhaman with 59kg at $36.40. The start before that didn't do much in the run home; 8th of 10 at this track in the G3 Qn Elzbth Cup on January 1 over 2400m, slow going 6 len behind Santa Catalina with 53.5kg at $19.30. Hard to fault if at his best.

Most recently 11th of 15 at this track Hcp on January 31 over 2200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Sinhaman with 59.5kg at $70.80. The race before that ran last of 11 at this track in the G2 Rich Hill Mile on January 1 over 1600m, slow going 12 len behind Queen Zou carrying 55.5kg at $104.40. Others seem to have his measure.

At the latest run ran last of 9 at Te Rapa in the G1 Herbie Dyke on February 7 over 2000m, slow going 6 len behind Legarto carrying 59kg at $35.10. The start before that 2nd of 11 at this track in the G2 Rich Hill Mile on January 1 over 1600m, slow going neck behind Queen Zou carrying 53kg at $28.40. Would have to improve further.

Last start eased back early on 9th of 13 at this track in the LR FULTON FAMILY STAKES on January 31 over 1500m, slow going 8 len behind Special Sakura with 53kg at $39.70. The start before that 5th of 10 at this track in the G3 Qn Elzbth Cup on January 1 over 2400m, slow going 2.5 len behind Santa Catalina with 53kg at $13.20. Likely to find this out of reach.

Last start 7th of 17 at Trentham in the G3 Wellington Cup on January 31 over 3200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Manzor Blue with 53kg at $10.80. The run before that 5th of 15 at Trentham in the G3 Trentham Stks on January 17 over 2100m, slow going 2.5 len behind Rosso carrying 54kg at $9.20. Must respect.

Last start second last in a small field at Matamata in the LR MATAMATA KAIMAI STAKES on February 14 over 2000m, in the wet; 18 len behind Diamond Jak carrying 54kg at $2.30. The race before that raced on the pace before fading 7th of 10 at this track in the G3 Qn Elzbth Cup on January 1 over 2400m, slow going 4 len behind Santa Catalina with 53kg at $4.10. Certainly worth following up.

Most recently 3rd of 9 at Waipukurau on February 15 over 2100m, slow going 1.3 len behind Opawa Jack with 55.5kg at $4.40. Before that 7th of 11 at Trentham in the LR Marton Cup on January 3 over 2200m, slow going 10 len behind One Bold Cat with 53kg at $4.90. Big chance.

At the latest run 8th of 15 at this track Hcp on January 31 over 2200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Sinhaman carrying 54.5kg at $11.40. The race before that settled towards the rear 2nd of 10 at this track in the G3 Qn Elzbth Cup on January 1 over 2400m, slow going 0.8 len behind Santa Catalina with 53kg at $13.70. Meets a tough line-up and prefer others.

Second-up. First-up after two months 7th of 15 at this track Hcp on January 31 over 2200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Sinhaman with 55kg at $50.80. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at this track Hcp on February 1 2025 over 2200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind About Time with 59kg at $36. Meets a tough line-up and prefer others.

Form hard to fault. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 15 at this track Hcp on January 31 over 2200m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Sinhaman with 54kg at $2.30. The run before that favourite; ran on from midfield and scored a big 3.5 len win at Tauranga January 8 over 2100m on a soft track defeating Doddle carrying 55.5kg at $1.80. Great chance to atone.

Most recently won by 1.1 len at this track Hcp January 31 over 2200m on a rain affected track defeating Kiwi Skyhawk with 54kg at $14.20. The start before that 7th of 15 at this track on January 11 over 1600m, 2 len behind Sorghaghtani with 58.5kg at $13.60. Hard to fault form and can measure up again.

Form hard to fault. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.7 len at Trentham January 31 over 2100m on a rain affected track defeating Roctave with 58kg at $4.30. The start before that 3rd of 15 at this track on January 11 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Sorghaghtani carrying 57.5kg at $5.10. Well placed. Hard to fault and can go on with it.

At the latest run 2nd of 12 at Te Rapa on February 7 over 2100m, slow going 0.6 len behind Just Call Me Jonny carrying 57.5kg at $10. The start before that 3rd of 18 at Trentham on January 17 over 2200m, slow going 0.6 len behind Indie Ardie with 57kg at $8.60. Meets a tough line-up and prefer others.

At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 17 at Trentham in the G3 Wellington Cup on January 31 over 3200m, slow going 18 len behind Manzor Blue with 53kg at $33.50. The race before that got back early 8th of 13 at Pukekohe on January 18 over 2200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Levakia carrying 59.5kg at $20.30. Not keen on his chances.

Most recently came from midfield and won by 0.7 len at this track January 31 over 2100m on a rain affected track defeating My Fair Lily carrying 56.5kg at $7.80. The run before that 2nd of 13 at Pukekohe on January 18 over 2200m, slow going 0.8 len behind Levakia carrying 54kg at $19.30. Looks tested in this field.

Most recently 4th of 12 at Te Rapa on February 7 over 2100m, slow going 2.5 len behind Just Call Me Jonny with 54kg at $19.60. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 13 at Pukekohe on January 18 over 2200m, slow going 4 len behind Levakia carrying 54kg at $11.10. Not keen on her chances.

Dual acceptor. Last start 5th of 15 at this track Hcp on January 31 over 2200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Sinhaman carrying 54kg at $59.70. Before that 5th of 10 at Ruakaka on January 6 over 2100m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind The Trendsetter with 58kg at $7.30. Hard to have in this tough line-up.