Races ORM Ashburton - NZ

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up got back early 6th of 9 at Riccarton Park on September 13 over 1800m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Cognito with 58kg at $22.10. Last start 6th of 12 at Riccarton Park on September 27 over 2000m, 7 len behind Riviera Rebel carrying 58kg at $14.70. Worth including in calculations.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Wingatui on September 5 over 1200m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Martell carrying 62kg at $14.20. Last start 2nd in a small field at Gore on September 21 over 1800m, in the wet; 8 len behind Vamos with 57kg at $3.80. Fitter now and making headway. Has the ability and can find best form.

Last start didn't finish the race at Riccarton Park September 27 over 2000m. The run before that 2nd of 9 at Riccarton Park on September 13 over 1800m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Cognito with 55kg at $13.80. Looks suited to contest, don’t underestimate.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 8 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 7 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Richard Stomper with 54kg at $22.60. Second run from a spell 7th of 12 at Riccarton Park on September 27 over 2000m, 8 len behind Riviera Rebel with 55.5kg at $15. Key runner in this line-up and expected to feature if finds best form.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up eased back early on 5th of 8 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 7 over 1600m, 6 len behind Richard Stomper with 58kg at $13.70. Second-up second last of 8 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 24 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Natural Momentum with 58.5kg at $6.40. Needs to improve sharply.

Last start didn't finish the race at Riccarton Park September 27 over 2000m. The run before that won by 2 len at Phar Lap Racecourse September 7 over 2200m defeating California Gold carrying 57kg at $4.70. Has the ability and can figure in the finish.

At the latest run 10th of 12 at Riccarton Park on September 27 over 1580m, 5.5 len behind Show Pony carrying 58kg at $38.90. The race before that 5th of 9 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 6 over 2200m, 3 len behind He's A Battler with 59.5kg at $16.70. Wait until he finds some form.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming eased back early on 5th of 8 at Riccarton Park on September 13 over 2000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Mr Bully Tee with 58kg at $9.50. Second run from a spell set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 12 at Riccarton Park on September 27 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Riviera Rebel with 52kg at $10.40. Fitter now and making headway. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.

Last start second last in a small field at Gore on September 21 over 1800m, on heavy track; 53 len behind Vamos with 54.5kg at $6.90. Before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 8 at Riccarton Park on August 9 over 2000m, on a wet track; 16 len behind Vamos with 57.5kg at $21.80. Can do much better this time.

At the latest run 8th of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 24 over 2200m, slow going 6 len behind California Gold with 59kg at $11.70. The race before that second last of 8 at Riccarton Park on September 13 over 2000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Mr Bully Tee carrying 55.5kg at $9.90. Will need to improve sharply on recent form.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up won by 2 len at Riccarton Park Synthetic Rating 75 September 11 over 1600m defeating San Marco with 54kg at $4. Last start got back early 7th of 12 at Riccarton Park on September 27 over 1580m, 3.5 len behind Show Pony carrying 56.5kg at $5.80. Genuine hope based on the win two back.

Dual acceptor. Returns from a 42-day let-up. Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Riccarton Park on August 30 over 1800m, on a slow track; head behind Bella Luce carrying 54kg at $90.50. Before that ran last of 13 at Riccarton Park on August 2 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 14 len behind Proserve with 54kg at $47.40. Still favouring others today.