Races ORX Ellerslie - NZ

Last start ran last in a small field at this track on May 23 over 1500m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Bulgari with 57kg at $5.80. The race before that 6th of 12 at this track on April 27 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Avantaggia carrying 58.5kg at $12.90. Encouraging effort last start. Sure to go close.

Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Last start favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.4 len at this track May 6 over 1400m in soft going defeating Chicago Jack carrying 59kg at $4.10. The race before that raced on the pace before fading 11th of 17 at this track on April 18 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Super Fly carrying 57kg at $47.80. Well placed. Racing well and can feature again.

Racing well recently. At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 14 at this track on May 23 over 1600m, slow going 2.5 len behind I Park carrying 59.5kg at $4.60. Before that came from the tail of the field 3rd of 16 at this track on May 16 over 1500m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Inside Out carrying 59kg at $9.30. An inside alley is a big advantage. Key runner who is expected to be in the finish.

Most recently 6th of 14 at this track on May 23 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind I Park carrying 59.5kg at $11. Before that 4th of 15 at Te Rapa on May 2 over 1600m, slow going 1.75 len behind French Thinker carrying 59.5kg at $13.90. Hard to beat on his best form.

At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 14 at this track on May 23 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind I Park carrying 56.5kg at $12.80. Before that 12th of 16 at Te Rapa on May 2 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Overdrawn carrying 52kg at $11.20. Will need to do a lot more.

Third-up today. First-up 5th of 13 at this track on April 27 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind Biding My Time carrying 58kg at $22.40. Second run from a spell came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.2 len at Matamata May 13 over 1400m in soft going defeating Confectionist with 58.5kg at $6.40. Worth following up.

Second run back. First-up after seven months 11th of 13 at Te Rapa on May 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Moneypenny carrying 54kg at $37.20. Previously second-up 13th of 16 at this track on October 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Hinekaha with 53.5kg at $29.60. Others make more appeal especially from her wide gate.

Second run back. First-up after two months 8th of 14 at this track on May 23 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind I Park with 58kg at $25.50. Previously second-up 8th of 13 at Otaki on November 30 over 1600m, 9 len behind Fosse carrying 56.5kg at $34.90. Looks to have a big job ahead again.

Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 8 at Te Rapa on April 17 over 1200m, on heavy track; 1.0 len behind Chatelle Rose with 55kg at $11. Second-up 3rd in a small field at this track on May 23 over 1500m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Bulgari with 54.5kg at $10.40. Each way claims again.

Second-up. First-up after 16 months favourite; came from midfield and won by a 0.4 len at Matamata May 13 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Roc De Night Away carrying 56.5kg at $3. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at this track on February 1 2025 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Wyndsong with 55.5kg at $3.50. Found winning form and can go on with it.

Third-up today. First-up second last of 12 at this track on April 27 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Avantaggia with 55kg at $21.60. Second-up ran on from midfield; 4th of 16 at this track on May 16 over 1500m, slow going 1.3 len behind Inside Out carrying 57kg at $12.40. Likely improver who should be in the mix.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 8 at Arawa Park on April 22 over 1400m, in the wet; 6 len behind Scarlet Temple with 54.5kg at $9. Second-up 7th of 16 at this track on May 16 over 1500m, slow going 4 len behind Inside Out with 55.5kg at $28.30. This looks a stern test.

Is first-up after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation sixth of 15 at this track November 29 over 2100m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Just A Karin with 57kg at $5.50. First up last campaign fifth of 12 at Te Rapa July 26 over 1200m, in the wet; 2 len behind Moneypenny with 54.5kg at $8.70. Capable of a bold return.

At the latest run 6th of 13 at this track on May 16 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Hakushu with 56.5kg at $12.70. Before that won by a 0.2 len at this track April 27 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Luvabeel carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. Definite winning chance. Has ability and can atone.

Returns from a 49-day let-up. Most recently 15th of 17 at this track on April 18 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Super Fly carrying 54kg at $10.20. The race before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 8 at Te Aroha on March 28 over 1600m, in the wet; 1.3 len behind Florenza carrying 53.5kg at $3.20. Can atone.

Third-up today. First-up 10th of 14 at Te Rapa on April 17 over 1300m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Prudentia with 57kg at $64.70. Second run from a spell 6th of 16 at this track on May 16 over 1500m, slow going 3 len behind Inside Out with 57kg at $54.50. Has ability but needs to lift.

Second-up. First-up after seven months ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic on May 20 over 1300m, 0.8 len behind Shiatsu with 53kg at $39. Previously second-up got back early 5th of 10 at Pukekohe on June 25 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Santita carrying 54.5kg at $73. Fitter again but others rate better.

Third-up today. First-up eased back early on 6th of 9 at Arawa Park on May 9 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Circus Dancer carrying 55kg at $10.30. Second run from a spell second last in a small field at this track on May 23 over 1500m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Bulgari carrying 55kg at $7.70. Key chance who should prove hard to beat.

Most recently 7th of 9 at Tauranga on May 29 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Sexy And I Moet with 55kg at $4. The start before that from last on the turn 7th of 13 at this track on May 16 over 1300m, slow going 3.5 len behind Hakushu with 55kg at $25.30. Major player.

At the latest run second last of 14 at this track on May 23 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind I Park carrying 55.5kg at $30.40. The race before that 9th of 11 at Pukekohe on May 1 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Fleeting Glimpse with 58kg at $33. Makes no appeal.