Races ORX Ellerslie - NZ

Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start 5th of 14 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 2100m, 2.75 len behind Castle Rock with 60kg at $17.20. The run before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 14 at Matamata on February 28 over 2000m, slow going 1.5 len behind Apex carrying 60kg at $7.70. Will be hard to beat.

Racing well recently. Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 16 at this track on April 4 over 1500m, on a slow track; 0.1 len behind Sweet Smile carrying 59.5kg at $5.40. The start before that 3rd of 12 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1400m, on a wet track; 1.1 len behind Unwritten carrying 59kg at $6. Genuine type who is among the leading hopes.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 6th of 11 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Charmrose carrying 54kg at $52. Last start eased back early on 11th of 16 at this track on April 4 over 1500m, slow going 5 len behind Sweet Smile carrying 58kg at $21.60. Outclassed.

Most recently 6th of 16 at this track on April 4 over 1500m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Sweet Smile with 59kg at $26.10. The race before that sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 11 at Pukekohe on March 13 over 2100m, slow going 4.5 len behind Astarte carrying 59.5kg at $6. Tough to beat if near his best.

Racing well recently. Comes off a 55 day let-up. Most recently won by a 0.0 len at Taupo February 22 over 1800m defeating Cosmic Pursuit with 56.5kg at $5.70. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Te Aroha on February 11 over 1600m, slow going 2.5 len behind Rob's Mistake with 57.5kg at $10.30. One of the chief contenders.

Last start 7th of 10 at Trentham on March 21 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Summit Up with 57kg at $10.90. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at Tauranga on February 5 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind El Arish carrying 56kg at $10.40. Hard to have.

Most recently 8th of 12 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1400m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Play It Again Sam carrying 57kg at $7.10. Before that won by 1.75 len at Te Aroha March 6 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Perugia carrying 57.5kg at $10.40. Has ability but needs to do more.

Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 8 at Te Aroha on March 28 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 19 len behind What A Yarn with 58.5kg at $15.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Arawa Park on August 13 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 0.5 len behind Go Easy with 58.5kg at $55.60. Outclassed.

Most recently 5th of 12 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1400m, on a wet track; 2.75 len behind Play It Again Sam with 56.5kg at $10. The race before that came from midfield and won by a 0.3 len at Pukekohe March 13 over 1400m in soft going defeating Stage Three carrying 57kg at $4.10. Cannot enthuse.

Resuming after a spell of four months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at Te Rapa December 20 over 2400m, soft track; 6 len behind Proboy with 57kg at $9.10. Previously first up; sixth of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway Mdn November 5 over 1600m, 6 len behind Shamwari with 55.5kg at $16.70. Expected to feature.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 7th of 11 at Matamata on March 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Midori Glory with 57kg at $15. Second run from a spell came from the tail of the field 3rd of 16 at this track on April 4 over 1500m, slow going 0.6 len behind Sweet Smile carrying 56.5kg at $12.80. Fitter now and making headway. Expected to feature.

Recent form sound. Most recently led but faded 2nd of 8 at Te Aroha on March 28 over 1600m, in the wet; 1.3 len behind Florenza carrying 53.5kg at $3.20. The race before that favourite; won by 2.25 len at Pukekohe March 13 over 1600m in soft going defeating Miller's Point carrying 53.5kg at $9.60. Worth following up.

Form hard to fault. Most recently sat on the pace when 3rd of 10 at Matamata on March 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Mille Grazie with 56kg at $6.50. The race before that 4th of 10 at Pukekohe on February 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Glance carrying 56.5kg at $8.40. Sure to run well again.

Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 9 at Matamata on March 11 over 1050m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind My Gabriel with 55.5kg at $14.10. Second run from a spell favourite; came from midfield and scored a big 4 len win at Pukekohe April 1 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Toothless carrying 55.5kg at $3.10. Rates highly. Shapes as a leading chance again.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 16 at this track on April 4 over 1500m, slow going 0.7 len behind Sweet Smile carrying 56.5kg at $30.50. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Matamata on February 28 over 1400m, slow going 1.4 len behind Imperial Empress carrying 54kg at $16.30. Sure to be thereabouts.

At the latest run 5th of 16 at this track on April 4 over 1500m, slow going 1.75 len behind Sweet Smile with 56.5kg at $7.80. The run before that 5th of 11 at Te Aroha on March 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Victorious Warrior carrying 57.5kg at $6.10. Chance with the aid of an inside stall.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming came from midfield and won by a 0.4 len at Tauranga March 14 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Requisite with 55.5kg at $7.20. Last start 5th of 8 at Te Aroha on March 28 over 1600m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Florenza carrying 54.5kg at $6.60. Disappointing last time and will need to lift.

Second run back. First-up after eight months 6th of 12 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1400m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Play It Again Sam carrying 56.5kg at $25.80. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Matamata on June 15 over 1400m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Empressive carrying 55.5kg at $17.40. Didn't do enough first up to raise hopes.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming sat on the pace when 2nd of 10 at Pukekohe on March 13 over 1400m, slow going 0.3 len behind Fleeting Glimpse with 55.5kg at $6.20. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 1.3 len behind Play It Again Sam carrying 55kg at $13.20. Won't find this easy.

Second run back. First-up after six months ran last of 12 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Play It Again Sam carrying 56.5kg at $9.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Matamata on May 14 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 1.3 len behind Tenfoot Tall with 57.5kg at $3.70. Rough place claims.

Most recently ran last of 8 at Avondale on April 8 over 2200m, on a wet track; 12 len behind Guipago carrying 56.5kg at $39.30. The start before that ran last of 12 at Pukekohe on March 13 over 2100m, slow going 13 len behind She Suits Herself carrying 56.5kg at $75.20. Others rate better.