Races ORM Ashburton - NZ

At the latest run 6th of 12 at Riccarton Park on September 27 over 1580m, 3 len behind Show Pony with 60.5kg at $19.40. Before that 3rd of 8 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 7 over 1600m, 2 len behind Richard Stomper carrying 55.5kg at $6.50. In a suitable race and is worth including.

Third-up today. Resuming favourite; won by a head at Riccarton Park August 30 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Little But Fierce with 56.5kg at $4.80. Last start favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Riccarton Park September 27 over 1580m defeating On File carrying 54kg at $3.10. Can chalk up the hat-trick.

Racing well recently. Last start raced on the pace when 2nd of 12 at Riccarton Park on September 27 over 1580m, nose behind Show Pony with 57kg at $8.30. The run before that won by a head at Riccarton Park September 13 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating The Entertainer with 54.5kg at $11.60. In form and will be hard to beat.

Mare back from a spell of nine weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation third of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic August 6 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Gemma Flitz carrying 54kg at $4.10. First up last campaign seventh of 12 at this track February 23 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Victor Rouge carrying 54.5kg at $7.70. Looks all set for a effective return.

Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign by 0.8 len Riccarton Park LR Warstep Stakes April 26 over 2000m in the wet defeating Sight To See with 56.5kg at $4.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.25 len Wingatui LR Dunedin Guineas March 1 over 1600m defeating Airpark Hustler carrying 55kg at $19.60. Expected to make a bright return.

Last start raced on the pace before fading second last of 9 at Gore on September 21 over 1335m, on a wet track; 32 len behind Sir Sterling carrying 58.5kg at $9.20. The start before that 3rd of 7 at Wingatui on September 5 over 1200m, in the wet; 2 len behind Martell carrying 58.5kg at $5. This is no easier and he needs to do more.

Is first-up after a break of 12 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation won by head Arawa Park July 19 over 1400m in the wet defeating Digger carrying 55.5kg at $3.50. When resuming last campaign fourth of 12 at Hawera May 18 over 1200m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Procul Boy with 57.5kg at $13. Expected to feature.

Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation by 0.8 len Riccarton Park April 12 over 2000m defeating Star Ballot carrying 54.5kg at $9. When resuming last campaign tenth of 14 at this track October 12 over 1400m, 6 len behind Spot On Time carrying 54.5kg at $23.90. Has claims if presented on song.

Most recently 5th of 12 at Riccarton Park on September 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind On File carrying 56.5kg at $11.50. The race before that 8th of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 7 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Full Moon Fever with 56kg at $7. Has ability but might find this too tough.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic July 10 over 1550m, 3.5 len behind Spanish Lad carrying 56kg at $5.70. When resuming last campaign fourth of 9 at Matamata March 1 over 1200m, 3 len behind December with 55kg at $24.90. Everything points to a bright return.

Second run back. First-up after six months 4th of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 7 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Full Moon Fever with 58.5kg at $45.80. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a neck at this track October 20 over 1600m defeating Reverberations carrying 57.5kg at $8.30. Faces tough task.

Third-up today. First-up 7th of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 7 over 1200m, 2 len behind Full Moon Fever with 57kg at $6.10. Last start 4th of 12 at Riccarton Park on September 13 over 1400m, slow going 1.2 len behind On File with 55kg at $4.80. Each way chance.

Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 14 at Riccarton Park on August 30 over 1400m, slow going head behind Show Pony with 56.5kg at $15.10. Second-up came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Riccarton Park September 27 over 1400m defeating Mogul carrying 54.5kg at $4.70. Definite winning hope.

Mare back from a spell of 11 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at Riccarton Park Synthetic July 24 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Delmonico carrying 54.5kg at $2.70. First up last campaign third of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic May 15 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Delphillius carrying 57kg at $6.30. Capable of a bold return.

Last start raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at Riccarton Park on September 13 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind On File with 56.5kg at $7.60. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 23 over 1550m, 6 len behind Spanish Lad with 56.5kg at $3.40. Unlikely to turn the tables.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 6th of 9 at Riccarton Park on August 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Say Satono with 55.5kg at $3.90. Second-up held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Riccarton Park on September 13 over 1400m, slow going 1.0 len behind On File carrying 58.5kg at $14.70. Has ability and is among the each-way hopes.

Dual acceptor. Last start 5th of 8 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 24 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Natural Momentum with 54kg at $19.80. The run before that got back early 7th of 10 at Riccarton Park on August 30 over 1800m, slow going 6 len behind Bella Luce carrying 54kg at $14.70. Can't see her troubling these.

Dual acceptor. Most recently 8th of 12 at Riccarton Park on September 27 over 1580m, 4 len behind Show Pony with 55.5kg at $46.30. The race before that 8th of 12 at Riccarton Park on September 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind On File carrying 56kg at $34.10. Looking to others.