Races ORM Ascot Park - NZ

Most recently sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at this track on November 23 over 1600m, slow going 1.5 len behind Gentle Ben carrying 59kg at $3.10. The run before that 6th of 16 at Wingatui on November 4 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Afire carrying 59kg at $5.50. Hard to go past.

Last start 4th of 14 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Winexpress carrying 56kg at $6. The run before that 5th of 11 at Waverley on November 14 over 1650m, slow going 2 len behind Piccolino carrying 59kg at $3.90. Sure to run well again.

Recent form sound. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, long-neck behind Quick Tap with 58.5kg at $15.10. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Cromwell on November 28 over 1400m, slow going 1.0 len behind Winexpress with 57.5kg at $16.30. Can feature in the finish.

Last start sat on the speed throughout before fading 10th of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1600m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Island Hop carrying 54.5kg at $20.80. The start before that 7th of 18 at Riccarton Park on November 8 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Pequot with 57kg at $14.70. Will not find this easy. Prepared to risk in this line-up.

At the latest run ran last of 14 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, 13 len behind Winexpress carrying 59.5kg at $11.40. Before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on November 23 over 1400m, slow going 1.0 len behind Sestina carrying 54kg at $22.90. Looking to others.

Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 13 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Cognoscenti carrying 58.5kg at $14.50. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 2000m, on heavy track; 55 len behind Bundy carrying 59.5kg at $31.50. Tested again.

At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.5 len at this track November 23 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Stout carrying 56.5kg at $16.50. The race before that 8th of 12 at Riverton on November 2 over 1600m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Bleakhouse Burtie carrying 56.5kg at $22.40. Back in form and is definitely worth including.

Second-up. Comes off a 39-day let-up. First-up after seven months 10th of 16 at Wingatui on November 4 over 1400m, 9 len behind Afire with 58kg at $8. Previously second-up 7th of 13 at Wingatui on February 8 over 1600m, 3 len behind Cheney carrying 58kg at $16.80. Rates highly and can improve sharply.

Form hard to fault. Comes off a 31 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 18 at Riccarton Park on November 12 over 1600m, slow going head behind Eight Pence with 54.5kg at $5.40. The run before that won by 0.8 len at Ashburton October 31 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Naval Command with 54.5kg at $1.40. Should prove tough to beat.

Second-up. First-up after five months won by 0.5 len at Phar Lap Racecourse November 19 over 1200m defeating Queen Of Sheba carrying 57.5kg at $10.90. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at this track on May 11 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Chupalla with 53.5kg at $14.20. Looks a definite top-three chance.

At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at this track on November 23 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Gentle Ben with 55kg at $7. Before that 4th of 12 at Riverton on November 2 over 1600m, in the wet; 1.2 len behind Bleakhouse Burtie carrying 54.5kg at $6. Sure to be thereabouts.

Most recently 2nd of 12 at this track on November 23 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind The Diviner carrying 56.5kg at $11.80. Before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Riverton on November 2 over 1600m, in the wet; 0.5 len behind Bleakhouse Burtie with 55kg at $22.40. Others read better. Needs to take another step to compete against these.

Second run back. First-up after nine months won by 2.25 len at this track November 23 over 1200m in soft going defeating Dracarys carrying 55.5kg at $8.20. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Ellerslie on November 30 2024 over 1300m, slow going 1.3 len behind Fun Never Sets carrying 56.5kg at $21.10. Only needs to hold that form to be winning again. Still has scope for improvement and should be right in the mix.

Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 10 at Wingatui on November 4 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Pontoon carrying 55.5kg at $5.30. Second run from a spell scored a big 5.5 len win at this track November 23 over 1400m in soft going defeating Jikon with 55.5kg at $5.40. Sure to measure up.

Dual acceptor. Last start led but faded 3rd of 12 at this track on November 23 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Gentle Ben carrying 54.5kg at $9.10. Before that 9th of 14 at Wingatui on October 17 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind No Party with 53.5kg at $13.20. Cannot be disregarded.

Dual acceptor. At the latest run 10th of 12 at this track on November 23 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Gentle Ben with 58.5kg at $29.80. Before that raced on the pace before fading ran last of 18 at Riccarton Park on November 8 over 1600m, 12 len behind Pequot with 58kg at $91.90. Might struggle again.

Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 10 at Riverton on November 2 over 1200m, on a wet track; 2.25 len behind More Sass carrying 53.5kg at $7.90. Second run from a spell 4th of 10 at this track on November 23 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Sabrina Hall carrying 53.5kg at $7.20. Won't find this easy.

Dual acceptor. Most recently 6th of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 2000m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Bundy carrying 58kg at $10.40. The start before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 5th of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 8 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Sacred Dior carrying 60kg at $5.20. Hard to have.