Races ORX Ellerslie - NZ

Form hard to fault. At the latest run raced on the pace when 2nd of 9 at Te Rapa in the G1 Herbie Dyke on February 7 over 2000m, slow going 0.4 len behind Legarto with 59kg at $3.10. The run before that favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track G1 Zabeel Classic December 26 over 2000m on a soft track defeating Jaarffi carrying 59kg at $10.30. In form and looks a top chance again.

At the latest run from last on the turn 9th of 11 at this track in the G1 Maori Wfa Clss on February 21 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Jaarffi with 59kg at $5.30. Before that eased back early on 7th of 9 at this track in the G1 Zabeel Classic on December 26 over 2000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Kingswood with 59kg at $3.80. Looks a strong top-three prospect.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming eased back early on 5th of 10 at Te Rapa in the G1 Bcd Grp Sprint on February 7 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind First Five carrying 59kg at $6.30. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track in the G1 Maori Wfa Clss on February 21 over 1600m, slow going 0.2 len behind Jaarffi carrying 59kg at $3.20. Tough to beat on latest and can measure up again.

Most recently 3rd of 9 at Te Rapa in the G1 Herbie Dyke on February 7 over 2000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Legarto with 59kg at $37. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track in the G3 Qn Elzbth Cup on January 1 over 2400m, slow going 2 len behind Santa Catalina carrying 57kg at $9.50. Not keen on his chances this time.

Comes off a 49 day let-up. Most recently won by a nose at Trentham G2 Thorndon Mile January 17 over 1600m in soft going defeating Marotiri Molly with 53kg at $10.90. The start before that 2nd of 13 at Trentham in the G3 Anniversary Hcp on January 3 over 1600m, slow going 2.25 len behind Khanshe carrying 54.5kg at $12.90. Others seem to have his measure.

At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track in the G1 Maori Wfa Clss on February 21 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Jaarffi carrying 59kg at $5. Before that won by a 0.3 len at this track G3 Aotearoa Clssc January 24 over 1600m in soft going defeating Hinekaha carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. One of the contenders.

Racing well recently. Last start won by a 0.4 len at Te Rapa G1 Herbie Dyke February 7 over 2000m on a soft track defeating Kingswood carrying 57kg at $3.50. The race before that 4th of 12 at Trentham in the G2 Thorndon Mile on January 17 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Doctor Askar carrying 58kg at $3.90. Terrific chance again.

Most recently came from midfield and won by a 0.2 len at this track G1 Maori Wfa Clss February 21 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Pier carrying 57kg at $21.30. The run before that 7th of 13 at this track in the LR FULTON FAMILY STAKES on January 31 over 1500m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Special Sakura carrying 58.5kg at $6. Can feature with the right run.

At the latest run 3rd of 11 at this track in the G1 Maori Wfa Clss on February 21 over 1600m, slow going 1.0 len behind Jaarffi with 57kg at $11.10. The start before that second last of 10 at Te Rapa in the G1 Bcd Grp Sprint on February 7 over 1400m, 5 len behind First Five carrying 57kg at $21.10. Not far away last start. Can feature with the right run.

Second-up. First-up after four months eased back early on 5th of 9 at Matamata on February 28 over 1600m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Leroy Brown carrying 55kg at $10.20. Previously second-up 7th of 13 at Caulfield in the G3 Coongy on October 15 over 2000m, 6 len behind Wootton Verni with 56.5kg at $31. Looks tested against this line-up.