Races ORX Ellerslie - NZ

Second-up today. Last start 9th of 13 at this track in the G1 Sistema Railway on January 24 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Jigsaw carrying 55kg at $70.50. At only start last preparation 10th of 12 at Pukekohe in the G3 Counties Bowl Hcp on November 22 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Ardalio carrying 59kg at $11.10. Looks a fair way off peak form so others are preferred.

At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track on January 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.0 len behind Moschino with 54kg at $17.70. Before that 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 with 53kg at $12.50. Not far away of late. Can play a big role again.

Is first-up after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign when last of 7 at Matamata October 4 over 2000m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Diamond Jak with 57.5kg at $4.60. When resuming last campaign second of 14 at Arawa Park May 11 2024 over 1400m, soft track; 0.5 len behind Chante Moi with 59.5kg at $41.30. Can run a good race despite the gap between runs.

Most recently second last of 13 at this track in the G1 Sistema Railway on January 24 over 1200m, slow going 11 len behind Jigsaw carrying 55kg at $83.50. The race before that 10th of 15 at Trentham in the G1 The Telegraph on January 3 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind First Five with 58.5kg at $24.30. Top-three candidate.

Most recently 8th of 13 at this track in the G1 Sistema Railway on January 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Jigsaw carrying 54kg at $23.80. The race before that 8th of 15 at Trentham in the G1 The Telegraph on January 3 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind First Five carrying 56.5kg at $5.70. Nicely placed and is sure to measure up.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 3rd of 12 at this track on January 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Sweynesday with 58.5kg at $5.20. Second-up 10th of 13 at this track in the G1 Sistema Railway on January 24 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Jigsaw carrying 55kg at $10.20. Worth forgiving and can turn things around.

Last start 5th of 10 at Trentham on January 31 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Archaic Smile carrying 56kg at $8. The race before that 11th of 13 at this track in the G1 Sistema Railway on January 24 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Jigsaw carrying 55kg at $74.20. Strong contender on his best form.

Dual acceptor. At the latest run 10th of 13 at this track in the LR FULTON FAMILY STAKES on January 31 over 1500m, slow going 8 len behind Special Sakura carrying 54kg at $18.60. The race before that 9th of 12 at this track on January 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Sweynesday carrying 58kg at $30.10. Has ability and is one of the chances.

Second-up. Comes off a 51-day let-up. First-up after 10 months ran last of 12 at this track on January 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Sweynesday with 55.5kg at $8.70. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Te Rapa on February 8 2025 over 1200m, 4 len behind Miss Bo Peep carrying 59kg at $3.90. Likely improver who is one of the genuine chances.

Last start 9th of 14 at Riccarton Park in the LR Timaru Stakes on January 24 over 1200m, in the wet; 5 len behind Pour The Wine carrying 53kg at $3.70. Before that 2nd of 12 at this track on January 1 over 1200m, slow going head behind Sweynesday carrying 52kg at $18.40. Better than recent efforts suggest; major player.

Last start 4th of 10 at this track on January 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Moschino carrying 55kg at $10.10. The start before that 6th of 12 at this track on January 1 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Sweynesday with 53kg at $27. Difficult to recommend.

First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Tauranga in the LR Tauranga Classic June 21 over 1400m, in the wet; 7 len behind Cork carrying 57kg at $7.50. Previous preparation first-up won by nose this track December 26 2024 over 1200m slow track defeating Irish Legacy carrying 56.5kg at $13.60. Will take great benefit from this outing.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 12 at this track on January 1 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Sweynesday with 54kg at $16.60. Second-up 6th of 10 at Trentham on January 31 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Archaic Smile with 54kg at $7.60. Likely improver who should feature.

Second run back. First-up after four months 3rd of 10 at Trentham on January 31 over 1200m, slow going 0.8 len behind Archaic Smile carrying 54kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Trentham on October 18 over 1200m, on rain affected going; neck behind Bold Belle carrying 54kg at $3.20. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat.

Dual acceptor. Most recently won by 1.5 len at this track January 31 over 1100m in soft going defeating Panther carrying 58.5kg at $9.90. Before that didn't do much in the run home; 10th of 14 at Pukekohe on January 18 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Awatere carrying 59kg at $3.50. Key chance and expected to run well.