Races ORX Ellerslie - NZ

First-up 3rd of 15 at this track on October 19 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind This Time Girl with 56.5kg at $16. Second-up 2nd of 16 at this track on November 5 over 1600m, on a slow track; head behind Risque Ruler carrying 56.5kg at $19.30. Good runs this time in. Drawn well again. Big chance to find winning form.

Most recently 6th of 14 at Pukekohe on November 7 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Smokotime with 56.5kg at $11.80. The start before that 4th of 14 at this track on October 19 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Macee Girl with 56.5kg at $6.80. Has not gone a bad race in ages. Wide draw. Quinella and trifecta must here for sure.

At the latest run 9th of 13 at Te Aroha on November 27 over 1400m, 6 len behind Reggae Queen carrying 55.5kg at $8.20. The run before that led to the turn then faded 5th of 16 at this track on November 5 over 1600m, slow going 2.25 len behind Risque Ruler carrying 54.5kg at $14.20. Bonus eligible. Course placed. Terrific chance to return to form.

First-up after five months came from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Arawa Park on November 19 over 1400m, head behind Crackercol carrying 56.5kg at $7. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Tauranga on June 22 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Embezzler with 56.5kg at $5.20. Just beaten fresh up. Well drawn this time. Among the chances based on that latest performance.

At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 13 at Te Aroha on November 27 over 1400m, long-neck behind Permissive with 55.5kg at $15.50. The run before that 4th of 14 at Pukekohe on November 7 over 1600m, 6 len behind Ortem Legacy carrying 53.5kg at $21.60. Best run of career came at last start. Improver. Drawn better this time.

First-up after four months 4th of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Fillygizalook with 57.5kg at $10.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Arawa Park on July 3 over 1400m, in the wet; 3 len behind Pacifico carrying 56.5kg at $13.70. Racing better than one placing suggests. Wide draw. Wet tracker so far.

At the latest run 6th of 13 at Te Aroha on November 27 over 1400m, 2 len behind Permissive with 56.5kg at $5.80. The start before that 5th of 11 at this track on November 5 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Texas Hold 'Em carrying 56.5kg at $16.60. Four times placed and one of those came here. Better at last two runs this time in. Wide barrier draw here.

Finished off last preparation ninth of 14 at Tauranga July 7 over 2100m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Verdi's Opera carrying 56.5kg at $4.50. First up last campaign sixth of 11 at Pukekohe March 20 over 1200m, 6 len behind Persiflage carrying 57kg at $9.50. Twice trialled for a win and a second. New stable now. Drawn out again. Trifecta and first four chance.

Resuming 2nd of 11 at Pukekohe on October 16 over 1200m, slow going head behind Super Scheme with 54.5kg at $8.60. Second run from a spell ran last of 11 at this track on November 5 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Texas Hold 'Em with 56.5kg at $9.90. Easier here than last start. Drawn out. Not out of this at all.

Resuming raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 14 at Te Aroha on November 12 over 1100m, slow going 3.5 len behind Beast Of Burden with 56.5kg at $31.90. Last start led to the turn then faded 6th of 10 at this track on November 30 over 1300m, slow going 1.3 len behind Fun Never Sets carrying 56.5kg at $21.10. Bonus eligible. Terrific chance to return to form.

Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 10 at Te Aroha on November 27 over 1150m, 2.25 len behind Bellarista carrying 55.5kg at $3.10. The run before that came from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Te Aroha on November 12 over 1150m, on a slow track; head behind Ribkraka with 55.5kg at $10. Bonus eligible. Big runs at last two starts. Wide gate. Chance still if run.

Last start 4th of 12 at Te Rapa on November 9 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Smart Love carrying 55.5kg at $14. The run before that came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on October 26 over 1500m, 2 len behind El Arish with 55.5kg at $8.10. Has not gone a bad race. Handles dry and wet ground. Wide gate here is an issue.

At big odds at debut, eased back early on 8th of 10 at Te Aroha on November 12 over 1150m, slow going 8 len behind Celestial Wonder with 55.5kg at $32.10. Second-up crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 4th of 13 at Te Aroha on November 27 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Permissive with 52kg at $33.40. Good improvement second up. Drawn out again. Best figures measure up and sure to run well.

Dual acceptor. At debut, 5th of 9 at Te Aroha on October 30 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Hankee Alpha carrying 55.5kg at $10.40. Second-up eased back early on 6th of 10 at Te Aroha on November 27 over 1150m, 4.5 len behind Bellarista with 55.5kg at $15.80. Also in R5. Improver. Wide gate.

Three-year-old filly (Savabeel - Saoirse) on debut. Three times trialled for two placings and a fourth. Dam has left two multiple race winning foals with full brother Brando (9 wins) the most prolific. Bonus eligible. Be wary.

Dual acceptor. Filly by Kermadec facing starter for the first time. Four times trialled for a third and a fourth. Also in R5. Dam has left two multiple race winning foals with Geoffroy (5 wins) the most prolific. Overs.

On debut. Four-year-old mare by Telperion out of Bonny Mae. Unplaced in all of her four trials. Third ballot here. Drawn well.

Resuming 4th of 12 at Pukekohe on November 7 over 1400m, 3 len behind Gameplay carrying 56.5kg at $3.60. Last start led but faded 2nd of 13 at Te Aroha on 2November 7 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Reggae Queen carrying 56.5kg at $4.50. Racing super this time in. Handles it dry and wet. Place and first four chance like many in this.

At debut, settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at Te Rapa on October 28 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Force Of Nature carrying 56.5kg at $6.40. Second-up 7th of 12 at Arawa Park on November 19 over 1230m, 7 len behind Adelante carrying 56.5kg at $10.60. Wide gate. Fifth ballot here. Looking elsewhere.

Dual acceptor. On debut. Four-year-old mare by Gallant Guru out of Blush. Unplaced in only trial over 800m at Pukekohe December 3. Also in R3. Sixth ballot here. Drawn out too.