Races ORX Ashburton - NZ

Comes off a 42 day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 12 over 2000m, slow going 5.5 len behind Tik Tok Ted with 56.5kg at $9.30. The run before that 3rd of 12 at this track on October 31 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind La Voisin with 56.5kg at $6.20. Major player in this line up.

At the latest run 9th of 11 at Cromwell on November 30 over 2030m, 8 len behind Shockus carrying 55.5kg at $94.60. Before that second last of 10 at Cromwell on November 28 over 2030m, slow going 21 len behind Indie Ardie with 55.5kg at $23.20. Has the task ahead.

Last start 7th of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1600m, 8 len behind High Roller with 58.5kg at $54. The run before that 8th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 1600m, 8 len behind Approaching with 58.5kg at $20.80. Will be harder to beat this time.

Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 10 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 2200m, 8 len behind Blue Goddess carrying 56.5kg at $5.80. The start before that 6th of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 12 over 2000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Tik Tok Ted carrying 56.5kg at $9.40. In a suitable race and should give a good account.

At the latest run 6th of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1600m, 7 len behind High Roller with 53.5kg at $28.50. The start before that 3rd of 10 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 2200m, 7 len behind Blue Goddess carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. Rates highly and can improve sharply.

Third-up today. First-up 13th of 18 at Riccarton Park on November 12 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Eight Pence carrying 55kg at $37. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Cromwell on November 30 over 2030m, 2.5 len behind Shockus with 56.5kg at $12.20. Racing well. Certainly worth another chance.

At the latest run 7th of 11 at Cromwell on November 30 over 2030m, 6 len behind Shockus with 56.5kg at $11.70. The race before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Cromwell on November 28 over 2030m, slow going 5.5 len behind Indie Ardie with 55.5kg at $6.10. Certainly worth another chance.

Last start 4th of 10 at Cromwell on November 28 over 2030m, slow going 6 len behind Indie Ardie with 56.5kg at $47.10. The run before that 7th of 10 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 2200m, 12 len behind Blue Goddess with 56.5kg at $39.60. Unlikely to be playing a role in the finish.

Second run back. First-up after four months eased back early on 11th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 1600m, 12 len behind Approaching carrying 56.5kg at $10.10. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Waverley on April 21 over 1650m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Summer Breeze with 55.5kg at $32.60. Strips fitter this time and is definitely worth including.

Most recently ran last of 14 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, 27 len behind Let Me Loose with 55.5kg at $120.40. The run before that ran last of 7 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 2200m, on a slow track; 29 len behind Void with 53.5kg at $10.40. Others read better. Might struggle again.

Third race start. First start 11th of 13 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 9 over 1400m, 8 len behind Montero carrying 56.5kg at $36.60. Returned from break 9th of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1600m, 14 len behind High Roller carrying 56.5kg at $96.50. Fitter and is among the chances.