Races ORX Ashburton - NZ

Racing well recently. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1600m, 4 len behind High Roller carrying 58.5kg at $2.50. The run before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 16 at Riccarton Park on November 12 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Aladdins Jem carrying 58.5kg at $3.70. Another big run is on the cards.

Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Whirlpool with 55.5kg at $5. Previously second-up 6th of 16 at Ellerslie 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Matzden carrying 58.5kg at $17. Not helped by the wide draw but is one of the leading chances.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign 11th of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic May 1 over 1400m, 11 len behind Porcia Catonis carrying 58.5kg at $15.90. On debut ninth of 15 at Riccarton Park April 12 over 1200m, 6 len behind Mystic Ocean with 58kg at $35.20. Resumes after a recent trial win. Expecting a strong run fresh.

Gelding by Highly Recommended making his first appearance. Ran 3rd in an Ashburton trial over 1200m on November 25. Prefer to see under race conditions.

Four-year-old gelding (Savabeel - Malambo). He has nine recent trials prior to his debut today. Was runner-up in a trial at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 9 over 1200m. Looks set for a bold opening.

Since last run won Ashburton trial over 1000m on 25/11/2025; Last run second last of 10 at Riccarton Park on November 12 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Kiwi Magic carrying 56kg at $17.70. Before that second in a small field at this track October 19 over 1300m, 1.0 len behind Champagne Diblu with 55kg at $6.40. Can bounce back.

Lining up for just third start. At long odds at debut, 10th of 13 at this track on October 31 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Serendipitous carrying 53kg at $49. Last start 5th of 8 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 1200m, 9 len behind Princess Reign carrying 57kg at $66.50. With further improvement can play a major role.

Racing well recently. Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 16 at Riccarton Park on November 12 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Aladdins Jem with 53.5kg at $28.90. The race before that 3rd of 13 at this track on October 31 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Serendipitous with 53.5kg at $22.90. Solid top-three chance with a repeat of that latest performance.

Last start 5th of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1200m, 5 len behind Hello Bess with 56.5kg at $7.60. The start before that 6th of 16 at Riccarton Park on November 12 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Aladdins Jem carrying 54.5kg at $11.40. Look for a much better performance.

Dual acceptor. Comes here off a 46-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 13 at Riccarton Park on November 8 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Wyworry with 54.5kg at $66.20. The start before that 11th of 13 at this track on October 31 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Serendipitous with 54.5kg at $25.30. Safely held.

Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start 9th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 1200m, 6 len behind Blushing carrying 57.5kg at $59. The race before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 9 at Riccarton Park on September 27 over 1400m, 6 len behind Miss Ziggy carrying 56.5kg at $14.20. Strong contender on her best form.

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 11 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 1200m, 9 len behind Staggs carrying 55kg at $17.90. The run before that 10th of 13 at this track on October 31 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Flipper carrying 55.5kg at $24.30. Will be hard to beat.