Races ORX Ellerslie - NZ

Dual acceptor. Form hard to fault. At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 15 at this track on April 27 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Wee Nessy with 55.5kg at $11.80. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Matamata on March 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Typhoon Lucy with 56kg at $5.70. Making headway. Top chance.

Dual acceptor. Resuming. Only had one start last campaign eased back early on 8th of 14 at Te Aroha Mdn-Sw on February 11 over 1150m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Sister Cynane carrying 55.5kg at $35. When resuming last campaign 5th of 8 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 23 over 970m, 1.4 len behind Prosper with 54kg at $20. Was runner-up in a trial at Cambridge Synthetic on April 14 over 950m. Expecting a positive return.

Most recently led but faded 2nd of 10 at Arawa Park on April 22 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Shuffle The Pack carrying 57.5kg at $13. The start before that got back early 8th of 10 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1400m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Winwood with 57.5kg at $10.20. Expected in the finish.

Gelding back from a spell of ten months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 14 at Ruakaka June 28 over 1600m, soft track; 9 len behind Beetlegeuse carrying 55.5kg at $4.80. When resuming last campaign second of 14 at this track Mdn-Sw May 25 over 1400m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Super Fly with 57.5kg at $53.50. Expect a bold showing.

Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign 11th of 13 at Arawa Park December 5 over 1950m, soft track; 16 len behind Air Dancer carrying 57kg at $5.30. On debut third of 13 at Te Aroha October 22 over 1400m, soft track; 0.9 len behind Tellum carrying 53kg at $25.70. Has claims if presented on song.

Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 13 at Arawa Park on November 16 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Burnished carrying 58.5kg at $20.10. When resuming last campaign 4th of 11 at Arawa Park on November 19 2024 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Crackercol carrying 57kg at $7.10. Not good enough for these.

Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 7th of 13 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Mission Complete carrying 57kg at $9.10. Has claims if presented on song.

Having third race start. At big odds at debut, ran last of 13 at this track on April 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Utopic Warrior carrying 58.5kg at $48.70. Second-up second last of 11 at this track on April 27 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Sabatini with 58.5kg at $46.80. Look elsewhere.

Dual acceptor. Three-year-old gelding (Super Easy - Stole) will no doubt benefit from the four trials prior to his debut today. Was third in a Tauranga trial over 1200m on April 16. Happy to watch this time from an awkward draw.

Gelding by Swiss Ace facing the starter for the first time. Ran 3rd in an Avondale trial over 1000m on April 21. Tough assignment.

Dual acceptor. Comes here off a 61-day let-up. Last start 7th of 13 at Te Aroha on March 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Ballbeena carrying 58.5kg at $9.70. The run before that 8th of 10 at Tauranga on February 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Syracuse with 58.5kg at $24.60. Well placed and can return to form.

Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up 4th of 11 at Pukekohe on March 13 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Thumbelina carrying 57kg at $34.60. Second-up 8th of 13 at this track on April 4 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Utopic Warrior carrying 56kg at $23.50. Can improve. Can turn things around.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Taupo February 26 2025 over 1800m, 11 len behind Shockabella with 55.5kg at $27.80. On debut fifth of 11 at Arawa Park December 28 2024 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Summerston carrying 57.5kg at $27.30. Might be better off following this run.

Dual acceptor. Filly by Swiss Ace on debut. Finished fourth in a Tauranga trial over 1000m on April 16. Tough assignment.

Dual acceptor. Filly by Ghaiyyath making her first appearance. Trialled on April 7 at Ellerslie over 1300m and finished fourth. Prefer to see.