Races ORX Ellerslie - NZ

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 8 at Wanganui on March 14 over 1340m, slow going 0.2 len behind Bedtime Story carrying 55.5kg at $5. The start before that 5th of 15 at this track on February 21 over 1400m, slow going 1.4 len behind Bellarista carrying 60.5kg at $6.30. Has ability and can run a forward race.

Racing well recently. Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 10 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Master Fay carrying 52kg at $3.40. The start before that 2nd of 15 at this track on February 21 over 1400m, slow going 0.6 len behind Bellarista carrying 57kg at $6.70. Better than that and is one of the major players.

At the latest run sat on the pace before fading 9th of 11 at this track on April 4 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Cannon Hill carrying 54kg at $14.80. The race before that 7th of 10 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1200m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Churchillian with 55kg at $10.40. Will be harder to beat this time.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at this track November 29 over 2400m, soft track; 8 len behind Santa Catalina carrying 59kg at $4.60. When resuming last campaign fourth of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic June 18 over 970m, 2.75 len behind Brazen Affair with 51.5kg at $20.30. Maybe later.

Most recently 2nd in a small field at Te Aroha on March 28 over 1150m, on a wet track; 0.6 len behind Cleat carrying 53kg at $1.60. The start before that 6th of 14 at Te Rapa on February 7 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Egyptian Queen with 55kg at $2.50. Working up to a win. Expected to be very competitive.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at Tauranga January 8 over 1200m, soft track; 3 len behind When Stars Align carrying 58kg at $12.40. Previously first up; fourth of 11 at Tauranga November 1 over 1200m, soft track; 4 len behind Kitty Flash carrying 56kg at $23.80. Wait and see how he comes up.

Form hard to fault. Last start favourite; won by a 0.1 len at this track April 4 over 1500m on a soft track defeating Hakushu with 59.5kg at $5. The run before that 2nd of 10 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Vieni Su carrying 59kg at $4.90. One of the chief contenders.

Second-up. First-up after three months raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.5 len at Te Aroha March 28 over 1400m in the wet defeating Shining Pearl carrying 59.5kg at $5.40. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Pukekohe on November 8 over 1500m, 0.8 len behind Pax Mundi with 59.5kg at $10.10. Can play a big role again.

Racing well recently. Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at Trentham March 21 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Mazino with 58kg at $5.20. Before that won by 2.5 len at Hawera February 27 over 1200m defeating Classy Brahma with 58kg at $3.60. Talented type who is one of the leading chances.

Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 11 at Trentham on March 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Katamuku with 60kg at $3.20. The run before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a 0.2 len at New Plymouth Raceway March 7 over 1400m in soft going defeating Hakkinen with 59kg at $4.40. Big chance to bounce straight back.

Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 9 at Pukekohe on February 25 over 1500m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Volunteer carrying 58.5kg at $13. Second run from a spell came from midfield and won by 1.2 len at Pukekohe April 1 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Zerre carrying 59kg at $5.30. Worth including.

Second run back. First-up after five months won by 0.7 len at Pukekohe April 1 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Liechtenstein carrying 58.5kg at $14. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by a neck at Tauherenikau November 9 over 1000m in soft going defeating Alcaraz with 57kg at $3.20. Don't discount.

Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation third of 10 at this track January 11 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Flanagan with 55kg at $3.40. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len this track Rating 65 December 26 over 1400m slow track defeating High Emotion carrying 56.5kg at $5.70. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Expecting her to hit the ground running this campaign.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run came from midfield and won by a 0.1 len at Matamata March 22 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Track Tester carrying 55.5kg at $4.80. The run before that won by 2 len at Hawera February 27 over 1400m defeating Tranzed with 58kg at $3.30. Worth following up.

Most recently 5th of 10 at Hawera on March 25 over 1600m, 5 len behind Desert Mystic with 54.5kg at $4.30. Before that 4th of 11 at this track on March 7 over 1400m, slow going 2.25 len behind Elle Sourit with 57kg at $10.60. Hard to fault if at her best.

Second run back. First-up after seven months 4th of 9 at Trentham on March 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind She's All That carrying 54.5kg at $4.70. Previously second-up won by 2.5 len at New Plymouth Raceway September 13 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Rosesrred carrying 57kg at $3.20. Sure to be thereabouts.

Second-up. First-up after two months 4th of 11 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Charmrose carrying 54.5kg at $14.90. Previously second-up won by a nose at Avondale November 6 over 1200m in soft going defeating We Found Love with 58kg at $4. Will benefit from that run and is one of the chances.

Second-up. First-up after seven months sat on the pace before fading 7th of 10 at Te Aroha on March 28 over 1400m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Lachie with 53kg at $21. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Te Aroha on February 12 2025 over 1150m, 2.25 len behind Jade Dragon carrying 56.5kg at $19.20. Still early in the prep and might need more time.

Second run back. First-up after five months 8th of 11 at Trentham on March 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Riverplate carrying 59.5kg at $26.70. Previously second-up 9th of 16 at this track on October 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Hinekaha with 58.5kg at $37.50. This looks too tough.

Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.0 len at Pukekohe March 20 over 1200m defeating Sweet Smile carrying 56.5kg at $13.90. Before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 11 at this track on March 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Elle Sourit with 55.5kg at $16.90. Still favouring others today.

Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 11 at this track on March 7 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Elle Sourit with 58kg at $6.80. The race before that 7th of 10 at this track on January 11 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Flanagan carrying 56.5kg at $4. Good enough to make amends.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation 12th of 14 at Pukekohe November 8 over 1600m, 8 len behind I'm Lulu carrying 52.5kg at $58.40. When resuming last campaign 11th of 14 at Pukekohe April 23 over 1400m, in the wet; 15 len behind Elle Sourit with 58kg at $17.70. Prefer to see how she returns.