Races ORX Ellerslie - NZ

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second in a small field at Matamata in the G3 Matamata Slipper February 14 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Justin Case carrying 57kg at $5.40. Previously first up; third of 7 at Trentham in the LR Wellesley Stks January 3 over 1100m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Lassified with 57kg at $5. Looks all set for a bright return.

Racing well recently. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 9 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind So Fear carrying 57kg at $3.30. Before that 3rd in a small field at Wanganui on February 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind So Fear with 57kg at $1.90. Key chance capable of taking this out.

At debut, won won by a 0.1 len at Matamata March 22 over 1050m on a soft track defeating Sir Richie with 57.5kg at $16.40. Hard to fault form and can measure up again.

Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at this track in the G2 Eclipse Stks January 1 over 1200m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Kinnaird carrying 57kg at $13.80. On debut second last in a small field at Otaki September 26 over 800m, in the wet; 5 len behind De Armas with 57kg at $2.70. Tough to beat on best efforts.

Had two starts to date. At long odds at debut, 5th of 7 at Matamata on March 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Seize The Day with 54.5kg at $39.40. Second-up held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Matamata on March 22 over 1050m, on a slow track; 0.1 len behind Mayfair Street with 54.5kg at $30.20. In the mix on best form.

Looking to keep her unbeaten record intact. When well in the market on debut, won by a nose at Wanganui February 22 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Sweetest Thing carrying 54kg at $3.80. Last start won by a 0.4 len at Pukekohe March 20 over 1200m defeating Summer Schemer with 55kg at $4.70. Huge chance on latest and can go on with it.

At debut, won won by 0.6 len at this track April 4 over 1200m in soft going defeating Grocer's Girl with 55kg at $12. In form and worth following up.

Freshened since claiming her maiden victory on debut; won by a 0.3 len at Pukekohe February 25 over 1100m in soft going defeating Perfect Chaos carrying 55.5kg at $16. Since won trial at Ellerslie over 800m on April 7. Hard to fault form and can measure up again.

Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation tenth of 14 at this track in the LR Krka Mill 2yo January 24 over 1200m, soft track; 5 len behind Dream Roca carrying 55kg at $15.10. At her first start won by 0.2 len this track January 11 over 1200m defeating Singletary with 55kg at $8.80. Looks a strong top-three prospect.

Was well-supported at debut, came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at Matamata on March 22 over 1050m, on a slow track; 0.2 len behind Mayfair Street with 55.5kg at $3.70. Expect her to run well.

Filly by Sword Of State facing the starter for the first time. Finished fifth in a Ellerslie trial over 800m on April 7. Facing a stiff test.