Races ORX Ellerslie - NZ

Gelding back from a spell of ten weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway February 13 over 2000m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Dux with 57.5kg at $2. First up last campaign ninth of 11 at Tauranga October 1 over 1200m, soft track; 9 len behind Paddy The Farmer with 57.5kg at $4.40. Everything points to a effective return.

Last start 7th of 10 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1600m, in the wet; 5 len behind Fortune Cookie with 58.5kg at $2.40. The race before that 4th of 14 at Pukekohe on March 13 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Florenza with 55.5kg at $3. Terrific chance to return to form.

Last start made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 16 at this track on April 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Solid Gold carrying 58.5kg at $70.90. Before that 6th of 9 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1400m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Morning Cocoa carrying 58.5kg at $13.90. Worth including.

Dual acceptor. Most recently 9th of 13 at this track on April 4 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Utopic Warrior with 58.5kg at $39.10. The run before that ran last of 8 at Hawera on March 25 over 1200m, 33 len behind Marie Antoinette with 57.5kg at $3.20. Unlikely to threaten.

Gelding by Ardrossan facing the starter for the first time. Has looked handy in two trials leading into this. Runner-up in a Pukekohe trial over 1100m on January 20. Wait and see what he can do.

Three-year-old gelding (Swiss Ace - Please Leave) has trialled on three occasions leading into today's race. Fifth at Avondale in a 1200m trial on March 24. Wait and see what he can do.

Three-year-old gelding (Ace High - Tuppence) has trialled on five occasions leading into today's race. Was second in a Ellerslie barrier trial over 1300m April 7. Watch for any market moves.

Racing well recently. Returns from a 36-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 11 at Matamata on March 22 over 1400m, slow going 1.1 len behind Typhoon Lucy carrying 56.5kg at $3.20. The run before that 2nd of 14 at Pukekohe on February 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind La Diem with 55.5kg at $15.40. Rates highly and can break through.

Racing well recently. Returns from a 61-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 14 at Pukekohe on February 25 over 1400m, slow going 1.4 len behind La Diem with 55.5kg at $11.10. Before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Te Aroha on February 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.0 len behind Rock Ice carrying 54.5kg at $2.60. One of the main hopes.

Mare back from a spell of six months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign when last of 10 at Avondale November 6 over 2100m, soft track; 20 len behind Charlemagne with 56.5kg at $1.50. When resuming last campaign second of 12 at Taupo September 17 over 1400m, soft track; 1.3 len behind Amusement carrying 57.5kg at $2.50. Expected to feature.

Second run back. First-up after two months 2nd of 10 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1200m, in the wet; 0.9 len behind Tiantai with 57.5kg at $7.90. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Ruakaka on December 17 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Cheerio with 54kg at $12.50. Sure to run well.

Returns from a 45-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 11 at Pukekohe on March 13 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Thumbelina carrying 54.5kg at $14.50. The start before that did the work up front then tired 7th of 9 at Taupo on February 22 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Ruby Rush with 56.5kg at $5.60. Overdue and is one of the better chances.

Third-up today. Resuming 10th of 13 at Pukekohe on March 13 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Smooth Warrior with 56.5kg at $41.90. Second run from a spell 2nd of 10 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.1 len behind Deep Pursuit with 56.5kg at $10. Hard to get excited about her chances.

Resuming after a three months break. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway in the LR Oaks Prelude January 24 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 16 len behind Acer carrying 56.5kg at $4.70. On debut third of 10 at Te Aroha December 7 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Oberon with 55.5kg at $3.50. Expecting a strong run fresh.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation eighth of 13 at Trentham in the G2 Lowland Stks January 31 over 2100m, 9 len behind Ultimate Habit carrying 56.5kg at $65. On debut sixth of 13 at Tauranga November 1 over 1400m, soft track; 4 len behind Happy Venture with 55kg at $18.30. Looks all set for a positive return.

Three-year-old filly (Proisir - Tourmaline) has trialled on four occasions leading into today's race. Fourth over 1300m in a Cambridge Synthetic trial on April 14. Wait and see what she can do.

Dual acceptor. Was at big odds at debut, 5th of 13 at this track on April 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Utopic Warrior with 58kg at $40.90. Can improve with race experience under his belt but not to the point of warranting consideration.

He is resuming after a ten months break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 13 at Ruakaka June 28 over 1200m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Free Bird carrying 58.5kg at $6.70. On debut sixth of 12 at Pukekohe April 2 2025 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Jack Crabb carrying 58kg at $15. Looks tested without a run under the belt.

Second run back. First-up after five months second last in a small field at Avondale on April 8 over 1400m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Vanitygirl carrying 53.5kg at $34.10. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Avondale on October 8 over 1200m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Pulsatilla carrying 54.5kg at $38.40. Expect she'll find this too tough.

Dual acceptor. Last start led to the turn then faded 5th of 7 at Avondale on April 8 over 1600m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind I Dunnet carrying 57.5kg at $27.20. The race before that failed to make an impression; second last of 10 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1600m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Fortune Cookie carrying 55kg at $55.20. Hard to have.

Second run back. First-up after nine months 6th of 8 at Avondale on April 8 over 1200m, on heavy track; 2.75 len behind Opressor with 55.5kg at $20.30. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at Matamata on June 15 over 1600m, in the wet; 21 len behind Clew Bay carrying 57.5kg at $56.40. Not keen on her chances.

First starter by Vanbrugh out of Diamantaire. Has a total of four trials leading in today's debut. Wait and see her under race conditions.