Races ORX Ellerslie - NZ

First-up after 11 months ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 11 at Te Aroha on November 27 over 1150m, long-neck behind Mi Bella carrying 58.5kg at $3.90. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Ruakaka 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 5 over 1400m, 3 len behind Per La Vita with 57.5kg at $2.20. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat.

Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at Arawa Park April 17 over 1230m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Whiskey N' Rye with 55kg at $16.90. Previously first up; second of 14 at Pukekohe November 7 2023 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind About Time with 54.5kg at $21.70. Trial fourth last month. Drawn okay this time too. Trifecta and first four chance fresh up.

Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at Pukekohe July 21 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Takeachance carrying 58.5kg at $10.20. Previously first up; ninth of 14 at Pukekohe June 1 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Moving Melody with 56.5kg at $23.20. Trial winner earlier this month. Ace gate. One for overs.

At debut, raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Te Aroha on November 27 over 1150m, 3 len behind Mi Bella carrying 56.5kg at $5.40. Riding change is a plus. Drawn out again. Is a sly one here.

First-up after eight months second last of 11 at Te Aroha on November 27 over 1150m, 7 len behind Mi Bella carrying 57.5kg at $44.10. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Arawa Park on April 17 over 1560m, slow going 19 len behind Cast Of Diamonds carrying 57.5kg at $29.50. Poor so far. Hard to have here.

Gelding by Super Easy on debut. Three trials for two thirds. Dam has left two multiple race winning foals with Toetwotoe (6 wins) the most prolific. Wide draw.

Resuming 3rd of 10 at Taupo on October 11 over 1100m, on heavy track; 1.75 len behind Prosegur carrying 56.5kg at $4.90. Last start ran last of 7 at Tauranga on November 2 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Arundel Castle carrying 56kg at $7.20. Poor at last start. He had run a good third prior fresh up. Wide gate.

First start 9th of 12 at Ruakaka on August 3 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Johnny Rondo with 52.5kg at $15.40. Returned from break held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Te Aroha on November 27 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Swerve carrying 54kg at $9.20. Should run well again and is definitely in the mix.

Last start 8th of 12 at Arawa Park on November 19 over 1230m, 8 len behind Adelante with 56.5kg at $6.80. Before that 3rd of 9 at Waverley on October 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind The Big Picture carrying 56.5kg at $5.70. Better than last start shows. Drawn nicely here. Very fit and should run well.

Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson trained 4yo mare lining up for first race start. Three times trialled for an easy win and a fourth. Dam has left six race winning foals with Clever Man (10 wins) most prolific. Chance here for sure.

Dual acceptor. Facing starter for first time. 4yo mare by Gallant Guru out of Blush. Unplaced in only trial at Pukekohe over 800m. Also in R4. Dam has left four winning foals with Accuse (3 wins) the most prolific. Drawn wide.

At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Te Aroha on November 27 over 1150m, neck behind Tycoon Prince carrying 55.5kg at $2.90. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Te Aroha on November 12 over 1150m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Our Allie Be with 55.5kg at $3.70. Form sound and she will prove hard to beat.

At debut, 6th of 12 at Arawa Park on November 19 over 1230m, 6 len behind Adelante carrying 55.5kg at $7.70. Can do better. Wide draw. Trial winner before first start.

Resumes from a spell after only one run when 8th of 10 at Otaki in the LR City Of Napier Stakes on July 27 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Read About It carrying 55kg at $36.70. Multiple class dropper. Trial third last month. Can be in the trifecta or first four. Chance here for sure.

At debut, ran on from midfield; 4th of 14 at Te Aroha on November 12 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Beast Of Burden with 55kg at $9.90. Improver for sure. Wide draw. Not far away last time but prepared to risk.

Three-year-old filly making debut by U S Navy Flag out of Courageous Choice. Twice trialled for a second then a win. Well drawn here. Chance for sure.

At debut last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at Ruakaka on June 29 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Dupont with 55kg at $38. Won a barrier trial well over 850m at Te Awamutu on November 18. Include here drawn well for sure.

First-up 9th of 15 at this track on October 19 over 1400m, 3 len behind This Time Girl with 54.5kg at $10.90. Second run from a spell 13th of 16 at this track on November 5 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Risque Ruler carrying 58.5kg at $25.20. Racing better than it reads this time in. Wide gate. Sly one.