Races ORX Ellerslie - NZ

Third-up today. First-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at this track on September 5 over 1400m, slow going 0.9 len behind Asturia with 58kg at $2.70. Second-up 7th of 11 in the G2 Hawke's Bay Guineas at Hastings on September 26 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind Old Fashioned with 57kg at $4.20. Sure to be thereabouts.

Second run back. First-up after three months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 30 over 1300m, 1.75 len behind Confectionist carrying 56.5kg at $27.50. Previously second-up ran second last of 9 at Riccarton Park on August 30 2025 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Maybe Diva carrying 53kg at $4.80. Faces tough task.

Racing well recently. Last start 2nd of 14 at Matamata on October 3 over 2000m, slow going 0.6 len behind Born To Be Royal carrying 59kg at $9.40. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Hastings on September 12 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Subiaco with 56.5kg at $5.20. Nice effort last time. Looks a key runner.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 13th of 16 at this track on September 5 over 1600m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Allaces carrying 58kg at $22.10. Second run from a spell 5th of 14 at Te Rapa on September 25 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Uptown with 59.5kg at $8.40. Ready to show his best.

Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 3rd of 15 at this track on September 19 over 1500m, slow going 2.75 len behind Rob's Mistake carrying 55kg at $7.70. The race before that 6th of 16 at this track on September 5 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Allaces carrying 59.5kg at $11.90. Better placed and expected to be in the finish.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd of 9 at Te Rapa on September 13 over 1300m, on a wet track; 0.6 len behind Tiantai carrying 56kg at $6. Last start 11th of 13 at Hastings on September 26 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Chicago Jack carrying 56kg at $3.80. Major player on best form.

Third-up today. Resuming came from midfield and won by a 0.5 len at Ruakaka on September 2 over 1400m in soft going defeating Gold Card carrying 56.5kg at $3.30. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 13 at Hastings on October 10 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Mercy carrying 59kg at $7.80. Worth following up.

At the latest run 4th of 14 at Matamata on October 3 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Vanitygirl with 59kg at $7.60. The start before that got back early 5th of 9 at Te Rapa on September 13 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Tiantai carrying 59kg at $4.60. Terrific chance to return to form.

Form hard to fault. Most recently won by a 0.1 len at Taupo on October 9 over 1800m on a soft track defeating Four Leaf Clover carrying 58.5kg at $5.20. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Hawera on October 3 over 1600m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind Flagship with 58.5kg at $13.40. Will prove hard to beat.

Last start 8th of 14 at this track on October 17 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Waimea Bay carrying 56kg at $69.10. The race before that ran second last of 11 at Te Rapa on September 25 over 1200m, 9 len behind Party Time with 59kg at $38.40. Rates highly and should be in the mix.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 6th of 9 at Matamata on September 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Typhoon Lucy carrying 57.5kg at $19.30. Second run from a spell 4th of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 30 over 1550m, 4.5 len behind Alezando with 54kg at $13.60. In a suitable race and should be in the mix.

Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 15 at this track on September 19 over 1500m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Rob's Mistake with 56.5kg at $3.80. Previously second-up favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.75 len in a F&M Mdn-Sw at Matamata on May 13 over 1600m in soft going defeating More Bliss with 57.5kg at $5.40. Rates highly and expected to improve sharply.

Most recently sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 12 at Tauranga on October 14 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind El Arish with 56.5kg at $7.90. The race before that 8th of 13 at Te Rapa on September 13 over 1600m, in the wet; 8 len behind Bella's Boy with 57kg at $10.60. Not likely to threaten.

Last start 10th of 13 at Hastings on October 10 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Mercy with 56.5kg at $8.70. Before that 6th of 15 at this track on September 19 over 1500m, slow going 5 len behind Rob's Mistake carrying 57kg at $6.80. Has ability and is ready to make amends.

Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 9 at Matamata on September 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Typhoon Lucy with 57kg at $11.30. Second-up ran last of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 30 over 1550m, 7 len behind Alezando with 54.5kg at $7.50. Will need to do a bit more.

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start 10th of 15 at this track on September 19 over 1500m, slow going 8 len behind Rob's Mistake with 56.5kg at $59.70. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.0 len at Ruakaka on September 2 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Topeka with 57.5kg at $13.80. Happy to risk.

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently 10th of 13 at this track on September 19 over 1300m, slow going 4.5 len behind Day One carrying 56.5kg at $53.60. The race before that 5th of 12 at Ruakaka on August 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Chicago Dream carrying 57kg at $37.50. Prepared to risk on recent form.