Races ORX Ellerslie - NZ

Resuming second last in a small field at Tauranga on November 16 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Prosegur carrying 55.5kg at $6.80. Second-up 4th of 8 at this track in the LR Trevor Eagle Memorial on November 30 over 1500m, slow going 3 len behind Checkmate carrying 57kg at $13.80. Good runs in both starts so far this time in. Ace gate. Hard to beat.

First-up 4th of 12 at this track on October 19 over 1200m, long-neck behind Legally Binding with 56kg at $9.20. Second run from a spell ran last of 9 at this track on November 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Costae carrying 56kg at $21. Both fresh up runs have been good. Easiest race here this time in. Chance for sure.

At debut, 2nd of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 6 over 1200m, slow going 0.5 len behind Sesimbra with 57kg at $6.50. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Te Aroha on November 27 over 1400m, head behind Hard Roca carrying 57.5kg at $3.50. Gets his chance. Close to a win and gets his chance this time.

Resuming 6th of 11 at Pukekohe on October 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Vermelho carrying 57.5kg at $3.40. Last start 2nd of 11 at this track on November 5 over 1200m, slow going neck behind Texas Hold 'Em carrying 57kg at $15.30. Close second at last start. Trial third earlier this month. One of the better chances.

At big odds at debut, 4th of 12 at Te Aroha on October 30 over 1200m, in the wet; 4 len behind Honey Badger carrying 56kg at $27.10. Last start 3rd of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 22 over 1200m, slow going 0.9 len behind She's Untouchable with 57kg at $7.80. Close third at last start. Well drawn again. Expected to be very competitive.

Was well-supported at debut, 3rd of 8 at Te Aroha on November 12 over 1150m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Ribkraka with 57.5kg at $2.10. Drawn awkwardly again. Dual trial winner prior including once here. Better for that experience.

Gelding by Redwood on debut. Six times trialled for a win and a third. Dam has left Beau Belle (2 wins). Carpark barrier draw here.

Jumped at big odds at debut, 6th of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 22 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind She's Untouchable with 57kg at $38.90. Wide gate. Definite chance. Will improve with race experience on board.

Jumped at long odds at debut, led up and stopped badly; 6th of 11 at Te Aroha on November 27 over 1400m, 8 len behind Hard Roca with 55.5kg at $36.70. Wide gate. Many here are better. Looking elsewhere.

First starter by Castledale out of Elude. Has a total of three trials prior to his debut today. Market best guide here.

First start sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 9 at Te Rapa on April 14 over 1100m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Renovations carrying 55.5kg at $11.20. Went for a break before returning 3rd of 9 at Te Aroha on November 27 over 1150m, 3.5 len behind Tycoon Prince carrying 55.5kg at $22.70. Improved run fresh up. Wide draw. Chance still.

At debut, 5th of 11 at Te Aroha on November 12 over 1150m, slow going 3.5 len behind Our Allie Be with 55.5kg at $5.90. Second-up second last of 9 at Te Aroha on November 27 over 1150m, 11 len behind Tycoon Prince carrying 55.5kg at $9.20. Debut was decent. Poor at last start.

Three-year-old filly (Embellish - Princess Davone) on debut. Four times trialled for one third. Is not the worst in this field at all.

Filly by Savabeel on debut. Five times trialled for a third and three fourths. Cannot be entirely dismissed in this field.

Dual acceptor. On debut. Three-year-old filly out of Jayda Elizabeth. Four times trialled for a third and fourth. Also in R4. Dam has left two multiple race winning foals with Geoffrey (5 wins) the most prolific. Well drawn.

Jumped at a huge quote at debut, second last of 11 at Te Aroha on November 27 over 1400m, 12 len behind Hard Roca carrying 56.5kg at $58.80. Riding change is a plus. Better drawn. Hard to enthuse.

Dual acceptor. At debut, 5th of 9 at Te Aroha on October 30 over 1200m, on heavy track; 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 R4. Third ballot here. Not out of this at all.

First starter by Ferrando out of You're Sensational. Has a total of five trials for a third and a fourth. Well drawn. Fourth ballot here.

Three-year-old filly (Eminent - Sparkling Rose) will no doubt benefit from the three trials leading in today's debut. Fifth at Te Awamutu in a 1150m trial on November 18. Likely to struggle on what we have seen.

First starter by Ferrando out of Between You And Me. Has had a total of seven trials for one third. Drawn out here. Sixth ballot. Cannot have.