Races ORM Ashburton - NZ

Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when last of 10 at Ruakaka June 28 over 1400m, soft track; 9 len behind Sterling Express with 62kg at $15.70. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 3.5 len win. Wingatui LR February 8 over 1400m defeating The Radiant One with 55.5kg at $10.70. Doesn't appeal.

Last start 6th of 9 at Riccarton Park on September 27 over 1400m, 10 len behind Stonybreck carrying 55.5kg at $9.20. The run before that ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.0 len at Riccarton Park August 9 over 1400m in the wet defeating Victorian Charm with 56kg at $6.20. Strong top-three chance.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.0 len at Riccarton Park August 30 over 1580m on a rain affected track defeating Riviera Rebel with 54kg at $12.20. Second-up favourite; won by 0.8 len at Riccarton Park September 13 over 1800m on a soft track defeating Proserve carrying 58.5kg at $2.60. Drawn to enjoy a cosy run from an inside gate.

At the latest run 5th of 9 at Riccarton Park on September 13 over 1800m, slow going 2.5 len behind Cognito with 57.5kg at $8.20. The start before that 4th of 10 at Riccarton Park on August 30 over 1580m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Cognito carrying 54.5kg at $8.70. Key runner on an each-way basis.

Second-up. First-up after six months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 7 over 1600m, nose behind Richard Stomper carrying 58.5kg at $3.90. Previously second-up 7th of 16 at Riccarton Park in the G3 Churchill (Coupland's Mile) Stakes on November 13 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Kopua carrying 53kg at $12.70. Rates highly and is a top chance.

Last start 4th of 8 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 24 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Natural Momentum carrying 59kg at $5.90. The start before that 5th of 10 at Riccarton Park on August 30 over 1580m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Cognito with 54kg at $31.10. Should be right about the mark again.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 24 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Natural Momentum carrying 59kg at $4.70. The run before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 6 over 2200m, head behind He's A Battler with 60kg at $3.80. Racing well and is in the mix.

Second run back. First-up after five months raced on the pace before fading to run last of 8 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 24 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Natural Momentum with 57.5kg at $10.70. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Riccarton Park on October 26 over 1600m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Can't Kach Me carrying 57.5kg at $16.40. Expect a better outcome this time.

Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at Riccarton Park on September 13 over 1800m, slow going 7 len behind Cognito with 53kg at $4.50. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at Riccarton Park August 30 over 1800m on a soft track defeating Full Of Gusto with 55kg at $4.40. Draws out again but should fare a lot better in this suitable contest.

At the latest run 5th of 12 at Riccarton Park on September 27 over 1580m, 2 len behind Show Pony carrying 55kg at $18.10. The start before that 7th of 9 at Riccarton Park on September 13 over 1800m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Cognito carrying 54kg at $15.60. One of the chances.

Dual acceptor. Most recently 5th of 8 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 24 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Natural Momentum carrying 54kg at $19.80. Before that got back early 7th of 10 at Riccarton Park on August 30 over 1800m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Bella Luce carrying 54kg at $14.70. Doesn't rate well enough.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic August 6 over 2200m, 39 len behind El Ultimo carrying 68kg at $19.50. Previously first up; eighth of 14 at Ruakaka September 7 2024 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Arabella with 55.5kg at $11.10. Will improve on whatever he does in this.