Races ORX Ellerslie - NZ

Second run back. First-up after three months won by 0.9 len at Te Rapa May 2 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Moschino carrying 54.5kg at $7.50. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 1.1 len at this track December 26 over 1400m in soft going defeating Frostfair carrying 56kg at $3.10. One of the chances.

Last start 6th of 16 at this track in the G3 Easter Handicap on April 18 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Lupo Solitario with 53kg at $5.20. The race before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 16 at Trentham in the LR Flying Hcp on March 28 over 1400m, slow going 1.2 len behind Archaic Smile with 53kg at $6.80. Capable of sharp improvement.

Dual acceptor. Racing second-up today. Last start 4th of 12 at this track on April 18 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Charmrose carrying 58kg at $4.20. At only start last preparation second last of 14 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1100m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Bak Da Angel with 60.5kg at $10.30. Fitter for that hitout and is worth following up.

Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd of 12 at this track on April 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Charmrose with 56kg at $13. Previously second-up 8th of 14 at this track on October 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind Arabian Songbird carrying 54kg at $16.50. Going well and is one of the leading chances.

Racing well recently. Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start 3rd of 9 at Te Rapa on April 17 over 1400m, on a wet track; 0.2 len behind Little Bit Of Love with 54kg at $2.10. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 11 at this track on April 4 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Cannon Hill with 54kg at $3.10. Freshened up and will be hard to hold out.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 6th of 10 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1200m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Churchillian carrying 55.5kg at $12.50. Second run from a spell 2nd of 12 at this track on April 18 over 1200m, slow going 0.7 len behind Charmrose carrying 54.5kg at $14.40. Impressed last start. Likely improver who is worth including.

Last start 3rd of 8 at Te Rapa on May 2 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Vegas Queen carrying 54kg at $7.90. Before that 8th of 12 at this track on April 18 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind Charmrose with 56kg at $13.60. Not far off the winner latest and looks a genuine hope.

Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation when last of 14 at Te Rapa in the G3 Waikato Cup December 13 over 2400m, soft track; 19 len behind Sharp 'N' Smart carrying 53kg at $23.80. Previously first up; seventh of 11 at Arawa Park October 13 2024 over 1215m, soft track; 4 len behind Scouser with 57kg at $13.10. Has claims if presented on song.

Most recently from last on the turn 10th of 16 at this track in the G3 Easter Handicap on April 18 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Lupo Solitario carrying 53kg at $22.20. Before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.8 len at Te Aroha March 28 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Amira D'argento carrying 56.5kg at $4.30. In a suitable race and cannot be underestimated.

Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after four months second last of 11 at this track on April 4 over 1300m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Cannon Hill with 54kg at $15.80. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Trentham in the G3 Thompson Hcp on October 26 over 1600m, slow going 16 len behind Hi Yo Sass Bomb carrying 53kg at $2.90. No easier this time and not likely to threaten.

Second-up. First-up after four months 5th of 12 at Te Rapa on May 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind General Menari carrying 55kg at $12. Previously second-up won by a neck at Pukekohe October 29 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating High Emotion with 55.5kg at $5.30. Will need this run.