Races ORX Ashburton - NZ

At debut, 10th of 13 at Riccarton Park on November 8 over 1200m, 6 len behind Wyworry with 55kg at $21.20. Can improve sharply.

Gelding by Jon Snow facing the starter for the first time. Runner-up in a Phar Lap Racecourse trial over 1000m on December 9. Importantly has a nice gate but prepared to risk first time out.

First starter by What's The Story out of Kay's Dream. Has a total of three trials prior to his debut today. Prepared to risk this time from a difficult barrier.

Having second run back today. Last outing 6th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 1200m, 4 len behind Blushing carrying 56kg at $2.30. At only start last preparation second last of 10 at Wanganui in the LR Wanganui Guineas on August 30 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Platinum Diamond with 55kg at $12.80. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.

Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 11 at this track on October 19 over 1200m, 6 len behind Thunderfist with 53kg at $36. Second run from a spell 2nd of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 1200m, nose behind Whirlpool carrying 55kg at $65.70. Capable of a better showing. Looks ready to win.

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start 8th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 1200m, 6 len behind Blushing carrying 56kg at $5.40. The run before that 3rd of 13 at Riccarton Park on November 8 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Wyworry carrying 55kg at $7.20. Deserves another chance.

Comes here off a 54-day let-up. Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 11 at this track on October 31 over 1600m, on a slow track; 21 len behind Oaksdeel carrying 53kg at $15.70. The run before that 9th of 13 at this track on October 19 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Iron Maiden with 54kg at $15.20. Prepared to risk on recent form.

Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 5th of 10 at Matamata on March 12 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Tajana carrying 55.5kg at $18.50. Looks all set for a bright return.

Three-year-old filly making debut by War Decree out of Madam Courtney. Won a trial over 1000m at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 9. Wide barrier to overcome. Shapes as a leading prospect.

Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran last of 8 at Oamaru on July 20 over 1200m, on a wet track; 27 len behind El Vaquero carrying 55kg at $10.80. Expected to feature.

Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran last of 7 at Riccarton Park on August 2 over 1200m, on heavy track; 16 len behind El Vaquero carrying 54kg at $18.70. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Everything points to a positive return.

Third-up today. First-up second last of 13 at this track on October 31 over 1200m, on a slow track; 26 len behind Flipper with 55.5kg at $66.20. Second-up second last of 8 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 1200m, 12 len behind Princess Reign carrying 55kg at $70.40. Others appeal more.

On debut. Three-year-old filly by Invader out of Snapchat Girl NZD $ 20,000 (NZB 2023 National Weanling & Broodmare Sale) purchase. At the most recent trial finished seventh on September 11 at Avondale over 800m. Tough assignment.

First starter by Shocking out of Sita. Has a total of three trials leading in today's debut. Watch for any market moves.

Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old colt by Prince Of Brooklyn out of Fancy Nancy. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 1000m at Ashburton November 25. Facing a stiff test.

First starter by El Doute out of Xcuses Xcuses. Has a total of two trials prior to his debut today. Did not show a great deal at the trials and prefer to see in a race before backing.

Three-year-old filly (War Decree - Get The Treats) will no doubt benefit from the four trials leading in today's debut. Was second in an Ashburton barrier trial over 1000m November 25. Looks tested in this line-up.

Dual acceptor. Last start second last of 14 at Cromwell on November 28 over 1220m, slow going 15 len behind Lucky Ferrando carrying 55kg at $12.60. The start before that 7th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Blushing carrying 56kg at $25.10. Prepared to risk on recent form.

Dual acceptor. Resuming after ten weeks in the paddock. Finished off last campaign third of 12 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw October 12 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Extragalactic with 55kg at $3.50. Previously first up; second last in a small field at Bendigo 3yo F Mdn-Sw August 28 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Eco Force with 57kg at $4.60. Likely to be up for this.

Dual acceptor. Was well in the market at debut, 8th of 11 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 1200m, 9 len behind Staggs with 55kg at $4.60. Can do better. Can improve with that run under her belt.