Races ORX Ellerslie - NZ

At the latest run 4th of 12 at Otaki on April 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Avantaggia with 58kg at $8.70. Before that ran last in a small field at Te Aroha on March 28 over 1150m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Cleat with 53kg at $4.90. Not far away last time. Sharp improvement expected in this suitable contest.

Second-up. First-up after four months set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 7 at Te Aroha on March 28 over 1400m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Ruby Rush carrying 55kg at $3.50. Previously second-up 4th of 16 at this track on October 18 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Summerston with 56.5kg at $5.60. Rates highly and should feature.

Second-up. First-up after eight months 5th of 12 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1200m, in the wet; 3 len behind Nedelin carrying 58kg at $21.70. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Ruakaka on August 2 over 1300m, slow going 5 len behind Dancing Dream carrying 59kg at $8.40. Looks a fair way off peak form so others are preferred.

Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at this track in the LR Trevor Eagle Memorial November 29 over 1500m, soft track; 5 len behind Pulsatilla with 57kg at $5.40. On debut fourth of 9 at Te Aroha October 22 over 1150m, soft track; 3 len behind Avantaggia with 56.5kg at $9.60. Expect a bold showing.

Was well-supported at debut, won won by a 0.2 len at this track April 4 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Deprive carrying 58kg at $3.10. Can go right on with the job now.

Form hard to fault. Most recently favourite; won by 1.1 len at Pukekohe April 1 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Zenzero Girl carrying 58.5kg at $2.30. The race before that 2nd of 13 at Pukekohe on March 13 over 1200m, slow going 1.0 len behind Smooth Warrior with 58.5kg at $8.40. No reason he cannot get the job done again.

Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start 4th of 10 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1200m, 2 len behind Vieni Su carrying 58kg at $11.80. The run before that 4th of 11 at Matamata on March 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Midori Glory carrying 58kg at $11.60. This looks a stern test.

Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd of 12 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 0.8 len behind Nedelin with 57.5kg at $3.60. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 3rd of 14 at this track on October 18 over 1100m, 1.3 len behind Charmrose carrying 59kg at $4.40. Not to be taken lightly.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at this track January 11 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind King's English carrying 54.5kg at $20.70. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len Taupo October 10 over 1000m slow track defeating Manorbier carrying 54kg at $4.50. Expected to prove hard to beat.

Resumes. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at Matamata February 14 over 1400m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Bolli Belle carrying 56.5kg at $4.10. Previously first up; eighth of 12 at Taupo October 10 over 1000m, soft track; 4 len behind Hot Card carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. Will take a lot from this run but stays under notice.

She is resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at this track January 1 over 1500m, soft track; 7 len behind Khaleesi with 55kg at $14.70. On debut fifth of 11 at Te Aroha December 7 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Stella Ma Bella with 55.5kg at $7.80. May need more time.

Recent form sound. Returns from a 36-day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by 3.5 len at Pukekohe March 13 over 1200m in soft going defeating Magic Dreams with 57kg at $2.60. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 12 at Pukekohe on February 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Sweet Smile with 56kg at $9.20. Shapes as a leading chance again.

Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; scored a big 6 len win at Tauherenikau March 5 over 1000m in soft going defeating Just A Drop carrying 56.5kg at $4.10. Last start 6th of 11 at Hawera on March 25 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind London carrying 57kg at $3.70. Happy to overlook.

Returns from a 38-day let-up. Most recently 9th of 11 at Matamata on March 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Midori Glory carrying 56.5kg at $4.90. The run before that won by 1.5 len at Te Aroha February 11 over 1150m in soft going defeating Merini carrying 56.5kg at $4.20. Easily accounted for last time out but this suits.

Second-up. First-up after two months 2nd of 11 at Hawera on March 25 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind London carrying 55kg at $7.90. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Te Rapa on December 13 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind To Bravery Born with 54kg at $11.10. Prefer others on this occasion.

Last start 7th of 11 at Hawera on March 25 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind London with 59kg at $11. The start before that won by 1.0 len at Pukekohe March 13 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Deep Pursuit with 58.5kg at $20.70. Looking to others.

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at Te Rapa September 14 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Smart Love with 55kg at $15.50. Previously first up; seventh of 14 at Pukekohe April 23 over 1400m, in the wet; 10 len behind Elle Sourit carrying 58kg at $20.60. Looks tested.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation 13th of 15 at this track January 31 over 2100m, soft track; 13 len behind Ruach with 55.5kg at $3.20. At her first start favourite; won by 1.0 len Avondale November 6 over 1200m slow track defeating Arctic Jewel carrying 55.5kg at $10.10. Can figure in the finish.

Resuming after a break of 11 months. Finished off last campaign when last of 14 at this track May 17 over 1300m, soft track; 10 len behind Jurisprudence with 57kg at $19.70. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 len Te Aroha February 12 2025 over 1150m defeating Out Of Exile carrying 56kg at $17.20. Prefer to see how she returns.

Most recently 4th of 11 at Hawera on March 25 over 1200m, 2 len behind London carrying 52.5kg at $9.20. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 13 at Te Aroha on March 6 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Berenhard carrying 55kg at $5.50. Horror draw makes it tough.