Races ORX Ellerslie - NZ

Third-up today. First-up 5th of 10 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1200m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Tiantai carrying 57.5kg at $17.80. Second run from a spell 2nd in a small field at Matamata on April 15 over 1200m, on a wet track; 2 len behind She's A Boss carrying 54.5kg at $2.40. Capable of a big run.

Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Hawera on April 17 over 1400m, in the wet; 0.4 len behind Ikan with 55.5kg at $3.30. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Waverley on March 18 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Trafalgar with 55.5kg at $6.90. Expected to be very competitive.

Third race start today. At debut, 2nd of 8 at Wanganui on February 22 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind London with 55.5kg at $12.90. Second-up 3rd of 7 at Hawera on March 25 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Portland carrying 57kg at $9.70. Each way claims again.

Third race start. First start eased back early on 7th of 9 at Arawa Park on August 13 over 1230m, in the wet; 8 len behind Churmatt with 54.5kg at $29. Returned from break 2nd in a small field at Avondale on April 8 over 1200m, on a wet track; 0.1 len behind Van Damme carrying 54kg at $13.70. One of the main contenders.

Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at Ruakaka January 6 over 1400m, soft track; 4 len behind Andahar with 54.5kg at $6.50. On debut second of 7 at Pukekohe October 29 over 1200m, in the wet; a long neck behind Poppa Dennis carrying 55.5kg at $3.30. Capable of a bold return.

Second-up. First start 12th of 14 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Ploy carrying 55kg at $29.30. Went for a break before returning 4th of 7 at Hawera on March 25 over 1200m, 4 len behind Portland with 57kg at $9.10. Among the chances.

Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up 4th of 11 at Pukekohe on March 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Thumbelina with 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. Well placed. Could only manage eighth last start over 1200m at this track, beaten 6 lengths.

Last start 4th of 8 at Matamata on April 15 over 1200m, on heavy track; 14 len behind Stay Frosty carrying 52.5kg at $23.60. The start before that second last of 8 at Hawera on March 25 over 1200m, 13 len behind Marie Antoinette with 56.5kg at $15.50. Finds a suitable race and can do much better.

Roger James & Robert Wellwood trained three-year-old filly lining up for first race start and was purchased for NZD $ 260,000 (NZB 2024 Karaka - Book 1). Looked good in a recent trial win. Expected to measure up.

Dual acceptor. Three-year-old filly (Swiss Ace - More Assertive) will no doubt benefit from the three trials leading in today's debut. Fourth over 1000m in a Tauranga trial on April 16. Prefer to see under race conditions.

Dual acceptor. At debut, sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 11 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1400m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Ocean Rules with 55.5kg at $23.10. Expected to be competitive.

Dual acceptor. First starter. Three-year-old filly by Ghaiyyath out of Bateleur. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 1300m at Ellerslie April 7. Prefer to see.

Second run back. Comes off a 45-day let-up. First-up after three months 9th of 12 at Matamata on March 22 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Artamos with 57.5kg at $26.10. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Arawa Park on November 16 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind High Emotion with 57.5kg at $33.60. Can do much better this time with the run under her belt.

Dual acceptor. First starter by Zed - Quality Street. Hasn't set the track alight with her trials leading into today's race. Tough assignment.

Since last run she has trialed at Cambridge Synthetic over 800m on 14/4/2026; Last outing second last of 10 at this track in the G1 Sistema on March 7 over 1200m, 10 len behind Lara Antipova carrying 55kg at $86.50. Before that second last in a small field at Matamata in the G2 Matamata Brdrs February 14 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 14 len behind Lara Antipova carrying 56.5kg at $54.50. Won't figure in the finish.