Races ORM Ashburton - NZ

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up won by a long-neck at Phar Lap Racecourse September 7 over 1200m defeating Quisiera with 57.5kg at $3.90. Second run from a spell ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Riccarton Park September 27 over 1400m defeating War Of Silence with 57kg at $7. One of the contenders.

At the latest run faded in the straight 5th of 9 at Riccarton Park on September 27 over 1400m, 4 len behind Alottago with 58kg at $6.30. Before that won by 1.3 len at Riccarton Park August 2 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Fourofus carrying 57kg at $2. Looks a strong top-three prospect.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign 4th of 7 at Riccarton Park on August 2 over 1200m, in the wet; 9 len behind El Vaquero carrying 57kg at $5.30. When resuming last campaign 6th of 14 at Riccarton Park on March 22 over 1000m, slow going 7 len behind Zelia carrying 54.5kg at $40.20. Trialled on September 29 at Riccarton Park over 1000m and finished fifth. Might be better off following this outing.

Third race start. First start 5th of 14 at Riccarton Park on March 22 over 1000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Zelia carrying 57kg at $24.10. Went for a break before racing on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Riccarton Park on September 27 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Alottago with 56kg at $11.80. Looks tested in this field.

Third-up today. Resuming won by a head at Riccarton Park Synthetic August 6 over 1200m defeating Jack Attack with 54.5kg at $2.70. Second-up won by 1.75 len at Riccarton Park LR Canterbury Belle Stakes September 13 over 1200m in soft going defeating Bona Sforza with 56.5kg at $10.50. One of the major players.

Third-up today. First-up gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 8 at Riccarton Park on August 30 over 1000m, on a slow track; head behind Belle Du Monde with 57kg at $2.30. Last start 8th of 12 at Riccarton Park in the LR Canterbury Belle Stakes on September 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Miss Starlight carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. Terrific chance to return to form.

Third-up today. First-up favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a head at Riccarton Park August 30 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Cool Aza Rene with 54.5kg at $4.60. Second run from a spell 7th of 12 at Riccarton Park in the LR Canterbury Belle Stakes on September 13 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Miss Starlight with 56.5kg at $2.60. Can improve. Tough to beat on best form.

At the latest run favourite; won by a long-neck at Riccarton Park September 27 over 1400m defeating Professional Lad with 54kg at $2.60. The start before that 5th of 12 at Riccarton Park in the LR Canterbury Belle Stakes on September 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Miss Starlight with 56.5kg at $12.10. In form and worth following up.

Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, 3rd in a small field at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 7 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Alottago with 55.5kg at $2.40. Second-up favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at Riccarton Park September 27 over 1400m defeating Quisiera with 54kg at $2.80. Must respect her after a good win last time out.

Second run back. First-up after five months favourite; came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a head at Phar Lap Racecourse September 24 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Morrie carrying 54kg at $2.70. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Riccarton Park in the LR Welcome Stakes on April 12 over 1000m, 6 len behind Bona Sforza carrying 55kg at $38.80. Worth including in all combinations.