Races ORX Ellerslie - NZ

Second run back. First-up after three months made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 11 at Arawa Park on May 9 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2.75 len behind Artamos carrying 57kg at $26.80. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Te Rapa on January 16 over 2100m, slow going 0.1 len behind Perfectmanz with 56kg at $13.80. Is a second-up winner in the past and is looming as a serious contender.

Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd of 14 at this track on May 23 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.0 len behind I Park carrying 57.5kg at $4.80. The start before that won by 0.9 len at this track April 27 over 1600m in soft going defeating The Spaniard with 58kg at $6. Sure to measure up here.

Most recently got back early 5th of 7 at Te Rapa on May 24 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Bonnard carrying 54kg at $6.30. The run before that got back early 7th of 9 at Arawa Park on May 9 over 1560m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Loch Katrine carrying 56kg at $6.80. Ready to peak after four runs back and is expected to be in the finish.

Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on May 23 over 1800m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Fulla Grace with 58.5kg at $3.10. Before that favourite; won by 3 len at Matamata May 13 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Kenwood House carrying 58.5kg at $2.80. Big chance.

At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at Arawa Park on May 9 over 2200m, in the wet; 9 len behind Whatthemansaw with 59kg at $20.50. The run before that ran last of 8 at Te Rapa on May 2 over 2100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Hakata Bay with 60kg at $13.60. Requires significant improvement.

Most recently raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on May 23 over 1800m, slow going 1.5 len behind Fulla Grace with 57.5kg at $7.90. Before that 6th of 14 at Otaki on May 16 over 1600m, slow going 2.5 len behind Dance For Her carrying 56kg at $51.30. Has ability but this looks tough.

Comes here off a 50-day let-up. At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 11 at Te Rapa on April 17 over 2400m, in the wet; 17 len behind Squire carrying 58.5kg at $21.50. The race before that won by 1.0 len at Hawera March 25 over 2100m defeating Beaucoup carrying 58.5kg at $4.80. Worth following up.

Third-up today. First-up 11th of 15 at Te Rapa on May 2 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind French Thinker carrying 57.5kg at $24.80. Second-up 7th of 11 at Hawera on May 17 over 2100m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Beetlegeuse carrying 66kg at $5.90. Strong contender on his best form.

Second-up. First-up after five months 2nd of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on May 23 over 1800m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Fulla Grace with 54kg at $7.30. Previously second-up 6th of 13 at Te Rapa on December 13 over 2200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Ortem Legacy carrying 57kg at $8.90. Top hope.

Last start won by 3.5 len at Cambridge Synthetic May 20 over 2000m defeating Brother Max with 54.5kg at $10. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 14 at Pukekohe on May 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Allaces carrying 56.5kg at $6.30. Has upside and poses a threat.

Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Last start won by 1.1 len at Pukekohe May 1 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Zavador with 56.5kg at $50. The start before that 8th of 11 at Matamata on March 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Frozen Fortune with 56.5kg at $69.10. May well be worth following up.

Second run back. First-up after three months 12th of 16 at this track on May 16 over 1500m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Inside Out carrying 57kg at $25. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1560m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Another Floozie with 56.5kg at $17.30. Rates highly and expected to finish much closer.

Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd of 14 at Matamata on May 13 over 2000m, slow going 1.3 len behind Heza Sharp One carrying 58kg at $4.10. The start before that 3rd of 13 at this track on April 27 over 2100m, slow going 0.5 len behind Blackwaterfoot carrying 58kg at $4.30. Up in trip and is worth some thought.

Dual acceptor. At the latest run second last of 8 at Te Rapa on May 24 over 2800m, slow going 7 len behind Squire carrying 65.5kg at $57. Before that couldn't go on with it; ran last of 9 at Wanganui on May 10 over 2060m, on a slow track; 24 len behind Air Dancer with 66.5kg at $28.50. Tested on recent form.