Races ORX Ellerslie - NZ

Recent form sound. Comes off a 36 day let-up. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Matamata on March 22 over 1400m, slow going 1.4 len behind Typhoon Lucy with 56kg at $5.70. The run before that 3rd of 12 at Matamata on February 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Silent Spy carrying 58kg at $6.50. One to consider.

Last start 6th of 16 at this track on April 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Solid Gold carrying 56kg at $12.60. The start before that 2nd of 11 at Pukekohe on March 13 over 1400m, slow going 0.5 len behind Celtic Tycoon with 54.5kg at $4. Has run out of chances.

Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1400m, in the wet; 0.3 len behind Starclan carrying 58kg at $3.40. Before that 5th of 13 at Pukekohe on March 13 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Smooth Warrior carrying 58kg at $8.90. Shapes as a key runner.

At debut, 2nd of 9 at Wanganui on April 6 over 1200m, 0.0 len behind Mr Bombasa with 57.5kg at $21.30. Looks like a top 4 chance in this field.

Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 8 at Te Aroha on March 28 over 1150m, on rain affected going; 1.5 len behind Wine Rocs with 58kg at $21.10. Last start 4th in a small field at Matamata on April 15 over 1400m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Incredible Patch carrying 58kg at $5.60. Terrific chance to return to form.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 13 at this track in the LR Gingernuts January 11 over 2100m, 5.5 len behind Ammirati carrying 57kg at $40.20. On debut third of 12 at Tauranga October 1 over 1400m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Reckoning carrying 56kg at $11.50. Will take great benefit from this outing.

Was at long odds at debut, 4th of 13 at this track on April 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Utopic Warrior carrying 58kg at $49.40. Requires significant improvement.

Racing well recently. Comes here off a 47-day let-up. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Matamata on March 11 over 1400m, slow going 1.3 len behind Rumours with 57kg at $2.70. The start before that 2nd of 12 at Pukekohe on February 25 over 1200m, slow going head behind Le Jacques Cartier carrying 55.5kg at $6.70. Close to a win. Looks one of the major contenders.

Recent form sound. Returns from a 36-day let-up. At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at Tauherenikau on March 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind The Explosive carrying 56kg at $5.80. The run before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 11 at Te Aroha on March 6 over 1150m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Emma Twigg carrying 57kg at $14.30. Well placed. Capable of taking this out.

Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1200m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Deep Pursuit with 56kg at $4.10. The race before that 3rd of 13 at Pukekohe on March 13 over 1200m, slow going 1.4 len behind Smooth Warrior with 55kg at $14.30. Should prove hard to beat.

Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Trentham in the G3 Desert Gold Stakes January 17 over 1600m, soft track; 12 len behind Fairy Dream carrying 56.5kg at $18.10. On debut third of 11 at Arawa Park December 27 over 1400m, soft track; 1.0 len behind Open Country carrying 55.5kg at $5. A bold run while fresh is on the cards.

Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 11 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Ocean Rules carrying 55.5kg at $6.60. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Matamata on March 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Artamos carrying 57kg at $29.40. One of the chances.

Since last run won Cambridge Synthetic trial over 1300m on 14/4/2026; Last run ran last of 14 at Pukekohe on February 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind La Diem with 57kg at $3.80. Race before second of 10 at Te Rapa January 30 over 1300m, soft track; 1.2 len behind Mosala carrying 55.5kg at $3.10. Will be hard to beat.

Comes here off a 61-day let-up. At the latest run 10th of 14 at Pukekohe on February 25 over 2100m, slow going 6 len behind Bertie Wooster carrying 56kg at $6.60. The run before that 4th of 13 at Te Aroha on February 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Apex carrying 57kg at $6. In a suitable race and is sure to run well.

Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 11 at Pukekohe on March 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Thumbelina carrying 57kg at $34.60. Second-up 8th of 13 at this track on April 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Utopic Warrior carrying 56kg at $23.50. Major player.

Roger James & Robert Wellwood trained three-year-old filly lining up for first race start. Scored in a recent Cambridge Synthetic trial. Wide barrier will make her chances harder. Worth considering.

Three-year-old gelding (Sweynesse - Zoria) has trialled on three occasions leading into today's race. Won a barrier trial over 1200m at Tauranga on April 16. Looks tested this line-up.

Dual acceptor. Was at long odds at debut, 5th of 13 at this track on April 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Utopic Warrior carrying 58kg at $40.90. Will take valuable race experience and fitness from the run although doubtful he can improve enough.

Resuming after a break; only one run when 5th of 11 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Open Country carrying 55.5kg at $7.80. Might be better off following this outing.

Dual acceptor. At the latest run did the work up front then tired 5th of 7 at Avondale on April 8 over 1600m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind I Dunnet with 57.5kg at $27.20. Before that did the work up front then tired second last of 10 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1600m, in the wet; 7 len behind Fortune Cookie carrying 55kg at $55.20. Others rate better.

At debut, raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Avondale on April 8 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2.25 len behind Al Azhar carrying 58kg at $23.70. Looking elsewhere.

First starter by King's Legacy out of Malmoosa. Has a total of five trials leading in today's debut. Watch for any market moves.