Races ORX Ellerslie - NZ

Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 11 at Pukekohe on May 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Whistler carrying 57.5kg at $3.30. Second run from a spell 3rd of 11 at Tauranga on May 29 over 1200m, 2 len behind Catwalk Queen carrying 58.5kg at $3. Hard to beat.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 12 at this track on May 16 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Armagh with 58.5kg at $8.70. The run before that 4th of 10 at Pukekohe on May 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Nulli carrying 58.5kg at $1.90. Ready to open his account.

Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at Matamata March 12 2025 over 2000m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Lovely Friends carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. On debut fifth of 9 at Arawa Park October 13 2024 over 1400m, soft track; 7 len behind Skymax with 58.5kg at $11.70. Expected to feature.

Second run back. First-up after six months 3rd of 12 at Arawa Park on May 9 over 1215m, on a wet track; 2.75 len behind Purosangue carrying 58.5kg at $13.80. Previously second-up 2nd of 14 at Taupo on October 10 over 1300m, slow going nose behind Virgo Viva carrying 58.5kg at $24.10. Sure to run well.

Margaret Falconer trained three-year-old gelding lining up for debut. Looked good in a recent trial win. Wide barrier will make his chances harder. Capable of a solid performance.

Three-year-old gelding (Hanseatic - Bahja) has trialled on six occasions leading into today's race. Was second in a 1200m trial on May 12 at Avondale. Looks tested in this line-up.

Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 2nd of 9 at Matamata on September 12 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 1.0 len behind Litteral with 54.5kg at $22.10. Top-three chance.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation 3rd in a small field at Te Aroha on January 3 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Glacial Storm with 57.5kg at $1.80. First up last campaign 7th of 9 at Wanganui in the LR Castletown Stakes on June 1 2024 over 1200m, in the wet; 8 len behind Belardi with 55kg at $17. Won a Te Awamutu trial over 850m on May 26. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Everything points to a effective return.

Third-up today. First-up 5th of 11 at this track on May 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Magic Dreams with 55.5kg at $3.50. Second run from a spell 5th of 9 at Tauranga on May 29 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Deviation with 55.5kg at $4. Can improve. Has ability and is one of the leading chances.

Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 4th of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 6 2024 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Sesimbra carrying 55kg at $4.50. Capable of a bold return.

At debut, 5th of 13 at Te Rapa on May 24 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Aurora Belle carrying 57.5kg at $11.70. Looms as a serious contender.

Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, 4th of 9 at Hawera on May 17 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Crosswell with 57.5kg at $3.40. Last start 3rd of 9 at Tauranga on May 29 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Deviation carrying 52.5kg at $6.70. Don't underestimate.

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 15 at this track May 7 2025 over 1400m, soft track; 10 len behind Hero Of War with 53.5kg at $73.80. Previously first up; second last of 10 at Matamata April 17 2025 over 1200m, soft track; 8 len behind Afterglo with 57kg at $8.60. Prefer to see how she returns.

Was well in the market at debut, 6th of 8 at Hastings on May 21 over 1200m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Zenzero Girl carrying 58.5kg at $4.10. Will take a lot from that hitout and shapes as one to consider.

At debut, 9th of 12 at Arawa Park on May 9 over 1215m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Purosangue carrying 58.5kg at $7.10. Expected to be competitive.

At the latest run 11th of 13 at Te Rapa on May 24 over 1300m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Aurora Belle with 57.5kg at $45. The race before that 5th of 10 at Pukekohe on May 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Nulli with 56.5kg at $34.70. Prefer to see her find some form before recommending.

Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1150m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Sibling Rivalry with 55.5kg at $14. Will improve on whatever she does in this.

Dual acceptor. Filly by Per Incanto facing the starter for the first time. Trialled on May 19 at Taupo over 1100m and finished fifth. Unlikely to find enough improvement to trouble these.