Races ORM Ashburton - NZ

Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign third of 14 at Riccarton Park April 26 over 1400m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Canasta with 58.5kg at $3.70. On debut 11th of 13 at Te Aroha October 30 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Tuxedo carrying 56kg at $27.80. Capable of giving a great sight.

Last start 2nd of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 24 over 1600m, slow going nose behind Tetbury with 58.5kg at $8. The start before that 7th of 9 at Riccarton Park on August 30 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Maybe Diva carrying 58.5kg at $10.90. Right in the mix again.

Second-up. First-up after four months raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Riccarton Park on September 27 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Miss Ziggy with 58.5kg at $14.30. Previously second-up 5th of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 15 over 1600m, 3 len behind Avoriaz with 58.5kg at $8.60. Sure to run well.

Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Riccarton Park on September 27 over 1400m, 6 len behind Origin Of Love carrying 56.5kg at $19.30. Before that 2nd of 8 at Wingatui on September 5 over 1200m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Matakana Perkynana carrying 57.5kg at $9. Not going well enough. Prepared to risk.

At the latest run 6th of 12 at Riccarton Park on September 13 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind War Of Silence with 56.5kg at $15.20. The race before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 6 over 1400m, long-neck behind Sir Sigaro with 56.5kg at $5.10. In the mix.

Last start 4th of 9 at Riccarton Park on September 27 over 1400m, 3 len behind Miss Ziggy with 56.5kg at $8.40. The run before that 4th of 12 at Riccarton Park on September 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind War Of Silence with 56.5kg at $23.20. Yet to show much and win doesn’t look likely.

Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 9 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 27 over 1200m, long-neck behind Radiant Lass carrying 56.5kg at $5.70. Second-up 9th of 12 at Riccarton Park on September 13 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind War Of Silence carrying 56.5kg at $7.70. Can atone.

Mare back from a spell of five months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 11 at Wingatui May 23 over 1400m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Jessie Jay carrying 54.5kg at $5.20. First up last campaign ninth of 13 at Riverton May 9 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 14 len behind Return Flight with 54.5kg at $2.60. Among the chances.

Third-up today. Resuming 4th in a small field at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 7 over 1200m, 3 len behind Alottago with 57.5kg at $3.40. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Riccarton Park on September 27 over 1400m, long-neck behind Miss Ziggy with 56kg at $4.80. Expected to be very competitive.

Raced twice to date. At debut, 3rd of 12 at Riccarton Park on September 13 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind War Of Silence with 56kg at $6.60. Second-up 5th of 9 at Riccarton Park on September 27 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Miss Ziggy with 56kg at $6.10. Sure to be prominent.

Three-year-old gelding (King's Legacy - Chicharita) has trialled on four occasions leading into today's race. Was third in a Cambridge barrier trial over 1100m on September 23. Prepared to risk this time from a tricky gate.

Recent form sound. Last start gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 10 at Riccarton Park on September 27 over 1400m, neck behind Origin Of Love carrying 54kg at $3.10. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on September 11 over 1400m, head behind Le Rogier with 54kg at $1.50. Shapes as a key runner.

Second run back. First-up after five months 2nd of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 24 over 1200m, slow going 1.3 len behind The Fed Express carrying 55.5kg at $4.90. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Wingatui on March 1 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Queen's Evidence with 55kg at $6.70. Sure to run well.

At debut, 3rd of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 24 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind The Fed Express carrying 55.5kg at $12.10. Should come on following that hit-out and likely to be about the mark again.

Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 10 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Sweetheart carrying 56.5kg at $9.60. Previously second-up 7th of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 9 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Purple Prose with 56.5kg at $18.20. Likely to find this out of reach.

Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 12 at this track April 16 over 1600m, soft track; 3 len behind Bandrossan with 56kg at $26.50. On debut second last of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse September 25 2024 over 1200m, 9 len behind Donna Chiara with 55.5kg at $7.10. Will improve on whatever she does in this.

Third-up today. Resumes off a 38 day letup. First-up 8th of 12 at Ruakaka on August 16 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Play It Again Sam carrying 56kg at $21.40. Second run from a spell 9th of 11 at Ruakaka on September 3 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Transcend with 53kg at $79.80. Struggling to make an impact lately and others appeal more.

At debut, 6th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 24 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind The Fed Express carrying 57.5kg at $17. Needs to do more.

Resumes from a spell after only one run when 6th of 8 at Oamaru on July 20 over 1200m, on heavy track; 19 len behind El Vaquero carrying 57kg at $11.90. Will improve on whatever he does in this.

Was at long odds at debut, 8th of 10 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Hollyhockaroo carrying 56.5kg at $30.30. Better for that experience but others look better placed.