Races ORM Ascot Park - NZ

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last of 14 at Riverton April 19 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 15 len behind Makabar carrying 57kg at $12.30. Previously first up; second of 10 at Riccarton Park June 22 2024 over 1200m, in the wet; 0.5 len behind Midnight Runner with 54kg at $8.90. Has to be respected.

Comes here off a 31-day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 13 at Riccarton Park in the G3 Churchill (Coupland's Mile) Stakes on November 12 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Mystic Park carrying 53kg at $16.10. The race before that 2nd of 14 at Riccarton Park in the G3 Canterbury Breeders Stakes on November 8 over 1400m, 2 len behind Captured By Love with 55kg at $20.20. Boasts a terrific record at this course with two wins and four minor placings from six starts.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 9th of 12 at Ashburton on October 11 over 1200m, 6 len behind Spot On Time with 56.5kg at $9. Second run from a spell 9th of 11 at Riccarton Park in the LR Steward's Stakes on November 15 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Inflamed carrying 54.5kg at $12.80. Strips a lot fitter and should race forward and prove tough to beat.

At the latest run 4th of 8 at Cromwell on November 28 over 1220m, slow going 1.2 len behind Lise Paree with 59kg at $5.40. The start before that ran last of 12 at Ashburton on October 11 over 1200m, 12 len behind Spot On Time carrying 54kg at $19.20. Major player.

Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign 6th of 12 at Ashburton on October 11 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Spot On Time carrying 54kg at $14.80. Won previous preparation first up won by 0.8 len at this track April 6 over 1200m in soft going defeating Industrialist carrying 54.5kg at $10.10. Can return with a bold run.

At the latest run eased back early on 5th of 8 at Cromwell on November 28 over 1220m, slow going 3.5 len behind Lise Paree with 57kg at $35.20. Before that ran last of 10 at Wingatui on November 4 over 1200m, 11 len behind No Party carrying 59.5kg at $47.90. Looking to others.

Last start 6th of 8 at Cromwell on November 28 over 1220m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Lise Paree with 54kg at $4.70. The race before that 5th of 11 at this track on November 23 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Lemon Curd carrying 56.5kg at $6. Capable of a lot more; worth another chance.

Most recently 2nd of 11 at this track on November 23 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Lemon Curd carrying 54.5kg at $5.10. Before that didn't finish the race at Wingatui October 17 over 1400m. Finds a suitable race and looks one of the key runners.

Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at Riccarton Park Synthetic July 9 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Zoulander with 54.5kg at $8.40. When resuming last campaign second of 8 at Otaki November 3 2024 over 1300m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Bow Hill carrying 55kg at $5. Likely to make her presence felt.

Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up second last of 10 at Riverton on November 2 over 1200m, on a wet track; 11 len behind More Sass with 54kg at $15.20. Second run from a spell 6th of 11 at this track on November 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Lemon Curd carrying 54kg at $74.20. Out of her depth.