Races ORX Ellerslie - NZ

Is first-up after a break of 15 months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fourth in a small field at this track in the G3 Jllngs 2yo Clssc February 1 2025 over 1200m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Return To Conquer with 57kg at $7.30. First up last campaign third of 7 at this track January 12 2025 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind To Bravery Born carrying 56kg at $11.60. Expecting a effective return.

Gelding back from a spell of three months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at Te Rapa January 30 over 1200m, soft track; 4 len behind Katamuku carrying 57kg at $7.60. Previously first up; third of 13 at Arawa Park Mdn-Sw December 27 over 1215m, soft track; 1.2 len behind Sugar Schnapps with 54.5kg at $14. Everything points to a bright return.

Second run back. Comes off a 61-day let-up. First-up after four months 7th of 12 at Pukekohe on February 25 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Le Jacques Cartier carrying 57.5kg at $5.40. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1150m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Avantaggia carrying 57.5kg at $7.30. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.

Gelding by Tivaci facing the starter for the first time. Won trial at Ellerslie over 800m on April 7. Will improve on whatever he does today.

Comes here off a 58-day let-up. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at Matamata on February 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Victor Tango with 54.5kg at $9.40. The start before that 4th of 10 at Tauranga on February 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Syracuse with 54.5kg at $10.60. Top 4 chance if near her best.

Second-up. First-up after seven months 7th of 10 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Deep Pursuit carrying 56.5kg at $20.50. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Matamata on September 12 over 1200m, in the wet; 10 len behind Litteral with 54.5kg at $28.90. Faces tough task.

Four-year-old mare (El Roca - Amarantha). She has four recent trials prior to her debut today. Trialled on April 16 at Tauranga over 1000m and finished fourth. Should play a role in the finish.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at Matamata January 23 over 1200m, soft track; 1.4 len behind Convinced carrying 55kg at $2.70. On debut second of 10 at Arawa Park December 5 over 1230m, soft track; a nose behind Cheeky Devil with 55.5kg at $2.20. Should be right in the finish.

Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at Te Aroha November 26 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Shiniqua carrying 56kg at $6.80. On debut second last of 11 at Te Rapa 3yo Mdn-Sw August 23 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Quantum Legend carrying 55.5kg at $29.30. Expected to feature.

Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Te Aroha November 26 over 1150m, 8 len behind King's English with 55kg at $5. On debut third of 11 at Te Aroha November 11 over 1150m, soft track; 2 len behind Sibling Rivalry with 55.5kg at $5.30. Expected to feature.

Resuming after a 13 months break. Not seen since she finished last of 8 at Pukekohe April 2 2025 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Lady Georgiana with 54kg at $12.60. On debut fourth of 10 at Matamata March 12 2025 over 1200m, soft track; 7 len behind Tajana carrying 55.5kg at $24.40. A bold run while fresh is on the cards.

Filly by Almanzor making her first appearance. Failed to finish in a Ellerslie trial over 800m on April 7. Prefer to see under race conditions.

On debut. Three-year-old filly by Russian Camelot out of Bergamot. At the most recent trial finished seventh on April 16 at Tauranga over 1000m. Looks a capable type and will be competitive.

At debut, sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 11 at Matamata on March 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Typhoon Lucy carrying 56kg at $8.50. Finished fourth in a Tauranga trial over 1000m on April 16. Can do better. Expected to improve sharply.

Dual acceptor. Three-year-old filly (Bivouac - Fleet Of Foot) will no doubt benefit from the five trials leading in today's debut. Was second in a Ellerslie trial over 1100m April 7. Tough assignment.

Dual acceptor. Was at long odds at debut, ran last of 13 at this track on April 4 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Utopic Warrior with 58.5kg at $48.70. Looking elsewhere.

Dual acceptor. Third race start. First start second last of 11 at Ruakaka 2yo SWP on July 12 over 1200m, on heavy track; 22 len behind Yokozuna with 55kg at $16.70. Went for a spell before returning ran last in a small field at Avondale on April 8 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Van Damme with 55.5kg at $9.70. Hard to get excited about her chances.

Dual acceptor. Resuming after a break of ten months. Finished off last campaign seventh of 11 at Ruakaka 2yo SWP July 12 over 1200m, in the wet; 11 len behind Yokozuna with 55kg at $43.30. First up last campaign ran last of 9 at Matamata May 14 over 1200m, in the wet; 18 len behind Alacritous carrying 54.5kg at $19.60. Will improve on whatever she does in this.

Dual acceptor. First-up. Finished off last campaign 12th of 15 at Avondale November 6 over 1600m, soft track; 7 len behind Protheatrics carrying 57.5kg at $53.30. When resuming last campaign ninth of 14 at Taupo October 10 over 1300m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Virgo Viva carrying 55.5kg at $71.90. Prefer to see how she has returned.

Dual acceptor. Lining up for just third start. At debut, 4th of 9 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1400m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Morning Cocoa with 58.5kg at $6.90. Last start 3rd of 13 at this track on April 4 over 1200m, slow going 1.2 len behind Utopic Warrior with 58.5kg at $13. Not far away in either run but a win doesn’t look likely.