Races ORX Ellerslie - NZ

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 8th of 16 at this track on April 4 over 1500m, slow going 4 len behind Atmospheric carrying 58kg at $27.60. Last start eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Arawa Park on April 22 over 1560m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Lovaci with 57.5kg at $2.60. Expected to measure up.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 14 at this track on April 18 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Sweet Smile with 58kg at $60.90. Second-up got back early 9th of 15 at Te Rapa on May 2 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Financier with 54kg at $16.20. Struggling to make a case.

Last start 5th of 16 at Te Rapa on May 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Overdrawn with 58.5kg at $12.60. The run before that won by a 0.3 len at Otaki April 11 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Coulthard carrying 56kg at $8.90. Deserves another chance.

Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on April 18 over 2100m, on a slow track; 0.4 len behind Castle Rock with 57.5kg at $15. The run before that 6th of 16 at this track on April 4 over 1500m, slow going 3.5 len behind Atmospheric carrying 57kg at $25.60. Will take plenty of beating.

Most recently won by 0.6 len at Te Rapa May 2 over 2100m on a rain affected track defeating Bradley carrying 58.5kg at $6.20. The run before that 13th of 17 at this track on April 18 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Super Fly carrying 60kg at $14.70. Expected to take some running down.

Most recently 2nd of 7 at Pukekohe on May 1 over 2100m, on a slow track; 0.0 len behind Khan Hunter with 56kg at $4.40. The race before that got back early 10th of 14 at this track on April 18 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Sweet Smile carrying 55kg at $17.70. Sound top-three prospects again.

Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start 3rd in a small field at Te Rapa on April 17 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Awhina carrying 56kg at $3.50. Before that second last of 13 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1600m, 4 len behind Lupo Solitario carrying 56kg at $14.50. Making headway. Has ability and is one of the leading chances.

Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at this track on April 18 over 2100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Castle Rock with 54.5kg at $23.60. The run before that second last of 7 at Te Aroha on March 28 over 2200m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Perfectmanz with 56.5kg at $7.30. Looking to others.

Form hard to fault. Last start favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 6 len at Arawa Park April 22 over 1950m in the wet defeating Intoxicated with 68kg at $3.10. The race before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Te Aroha on March 28 over 1600m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Florenza with 54.5kg at $6.70. Rates highly and should feature in the finish.

At the latest run second last of 7 at Te Rapa on April 25 over 2400m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Perfectmanz carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Te Rapa on April 17 over 2100m, on heavy track; 0.4 len behind Awhina with 55kg at $6.30. Had to contend with a wide alley at her latest run and finished out of the placings over 2400m at Te Rapa.

Form hard to fault. Most recently won by 0.8 len at this track April 18 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Morning Cocoa carrying 57kg at $5.20. The start before that 3rd of 16 at this track on April 4 over 1500m, slow going 0.6 len behind Sweet Smile with 56.5kg at $12.80. Racing well and can win again.

Most recently 5th of 11 at this track on April 18 over 2100m, slow going 3.5 len behind Castle Rock with 54.5kg at $13. The race before that got back early 8th of 11 at Wanganui on March 14 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Girl Talk with 55.5kg at $12.20. In the mix.

Most recently 4th of 7 at Pukekohe on May 1 over 2100m, slow going 5 len behind Khan Hunter with 54kg at $5.10. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at this track on April 18 over 2100m, slow going 3 len behind Castle Rock with 54kg at $44.60. Looking to others.

Most recently raced on the pace before fading second last of 15 at Te Rapa on May 2 over 1600m, slow going 17 len behind French Thinker carrying 58kg at $49.40. The start before that second last of 16 at this track on April 4 over 1500m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Sweet Smile carrying 59kg at $33.50. Must improve off a last-start 14th over 1600m at Te Rapa to feature in the finish.