Races ORX Ellerslie - NZ

Racing well recently. Most recently sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 14 at Te Rapa on May 30 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Not Usual Moana with 57.5kg at $8.20. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at this track on May 6 over 2100m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Silver Patch with 58.5kg at $5.80. Should go well again.

Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd of 8 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 3 over 2000m, 6 len behind Erase carrying 58.5kg at $1.80. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Cambridge Synthetic on May 20 over 1550m, 3.5 len behind Vivace carrying 57.5kg at $2. Capable of giving a great sight.

Raced two times to date. At debut, got back early 9th of 14 at Matamata on May 13 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Andiamo with 58.5kg at $11.50. Second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 14 at Te Rapa on May 30 over 1600m, slow going neck behind Not Usual Moana with 57.5kg at $11.20. Will be hard to hold out again.

At debut, ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 11 at Te Rapa on May 24 over 1500m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind The Ritz with 58.5kg at $13.30. Sure to be hard to beat.

Third race start today. At debut, from last on the turn 7th of 14 at this track on May 6 over 1500m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Hell Island with 58.5kg at $6.30. Second-up crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 3rd of 14 at Te Aroha on June 4 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Final Reason carrying 56.5kg at $7.40. Progressing well and is one of the major hopes.

Third race start. First start 4th of 11 at Ruakaka 2yo SWP on July 12 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Yokozuna with 56kg at $5.60. Went for a spell before returning 3rd of 11 at Te Rapa on May 24 over 1500m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind The Ritz with 58.5kg at $7.10. Should hold the form and he appeals as one of the hardest to beat.

Third-up today. First-up 5th of 12 at this track on May 16 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Armagh carrying 55.5kg at $44.20. Second run from a spell 5th of 8 at this track on June 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Wine Rocs carrying 56kg at $24.80. Has ability and shouldn’t be far away.

Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 12 at this track on May 6 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Curved Glory carrying 57.5kg at $4.20. Second run from a spell sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Tauranga on May 29 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Miss Silhouette carrying 57.5kg at $9.80. In the mix.

At debut, 5th of 11 at Tauranga on May 29 over 1400m, 3 len behind Miss Silhouette carrying 58.5kg at $5.80. One of the main chances.

Alex Oliveira trained three-year-old gelding lining up for debut and was purchased for NZD $ 105,000 (NZB 2024 Ready 2 Run Sale). Trial winner leading up to this. Capable of a solid performance.

Jumped at very long odds at debut, didn't do much in the run home; 12th of 14 at this track on May 6 over 1500m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Hell Island with 55.5kg at $51.10. Others look better prospects.

Most recently 3rd of 14 at Te Aroha on June 4 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Aixoise carrying 56.5kg at $5.90. The start before that 13th of 15 at this track on May 23 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Roc De Night Away with 56.5kg at $10.20. Must be included.

At the latest run 5th of 12 at Te Aroha on June 1 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Brewster with 55.5kg at $10.40. Before that 10th of 12 at this track on May 16 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Armagh carrying 54.5kg at $13.50. Worth following up.

Having third race start. At debut, ran second last of 11 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1400m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Ocean Rules carrying 55.5kg at $23.10. Second-up 8th of 14 at this track on May 6 over 1500m, slow going 3.5 len behind Hell Island with 56.5kg at $62.80. Others rate better.

Most recently 7th of 10 at Tauranga on May 29 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Integrity with 56.5kg at $55.80. Before that ran second last of 10 at Arawa Park on April 22 over 1400m, in the wet; 17 len behind Shuffle The Pack with 55.5kg at $50.10. Will struggle again.

Second run back. First-up after four months 7th of 11 at Tauranga on May 29 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Miss Silhouette carrying 56.5kg at $32.60. Previously second-up 4th of 14 at Tauranga on January 8 over 1500m, slow going 3.5 len behind Ivy's Dancer carrying 56.5kg at $31.10. Hard to recommend.

Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 12 at Arawa Park on May 9 over 1215m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Purosangue carrying 58.5kg at $7.80. Second-up sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 15 at this track on May 23 over 1400m, slow going 0.6 len behind Roc De Night Away carrying 58.5kg at $13.90. Will find this tougher.