Races ORX Ashburton - NZ

Most recently favourite; settled well back; won by a nose at Riccarton Park Synthetic December 5 over 1400m defeating Hey Now with 60kg at $4.90. Before that 5th of 14 at this track on October 31 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Epilogue carrying 56kg at $6.10. Impressed last start and can go on with it.

Most recently made ground from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, nose behind Winexpress with 56kg at $44. The race before that 9th of 12 at Cromwell on November 28 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Megalomaniac carrying 59kg at $29.70. Going well. One of the leading chances.

At the latest run 7th of 14 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Winexpress with 58.5kg at $10.50. The run before that eased back early on 9th of 16 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1400m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Airpark Hustler carrying 58.5kg at $26. Has ability but others are better placed.

Last start 8th of 13 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1200m, 8 len behind Pizarro carrying 58kg at $4.10. The race before that 11th of 13 at Riccarton Park on November 8 over 1400m, 6 len behind Toa Haka with 52kg at $5.30. Tough to beat if near her best.

Second run back. First-up after three months 8th of 10 at Ellerslie on December 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Vieni Su with 55kg at $16.40. Previously second-up 4th of 13 at Ruakaka 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 12 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Iridescent with 52.5kg at $7.50. Plenty of improvement to come.

Second run back. First-up after two months 12th of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1400m, 12 len behind Eight Lucky Prawns with 58kg at $13.20. Previously second-up 10th of 13 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 9 over 1400m, 7 len behind Montero carrying 58.5kg at $14.40. Strips fitter and is one of the leading chances.

Last start favourite; won by 1.5 len at Cromwell November 28 over 1400m in soft going defeating Bax Factor carrying 56.5kg at $3. The start before that settled back and ran on when 11th of 16 at Riccarton Park on November 12 over 1400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Aladdins Jem with 56.5kg at $8.50. Fitter and is worth following up.

Second run back. First-up after four months raced on the pace before fading ran last of 13 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1200m, 21 len behind Pizarro carrying 57kg at $25.10. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Matamata on December 20 2024 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Ardalio carrying 56kg at $28.20. Prefer in something a little easier.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resumes off a 39 day letup. First-up second last of 11 at this track on October 31 over 1200m, slow going 14 len behind Second Chance carrying 58.5kg at $6.40. Second-up 9th of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Pete's Pride carrying 56.5kg at $11. Strips fitter and good enough to test this field.

Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1400m, 4 len behind Eight Lucky Prawns carrying 58kg at $12.80. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 10 over 1300m, 5 len behind Shamel Express with 60kg at $8.10. Strips fitter and expected to figure prominently.

Last start 5th of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1400m, 4 len behind Eight Lucky Prawns carrying 55kg at $8.70. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1400m, on heavy track; long-neck behind Akenehi with 53kg at $13.20. Better placed and expected to go well.

Most recently 8th of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1400m, 5 len behind Eight Lucky Prawns with 55.5kg at $5.30. Before that second last of 12 at Riccarton Park on November 12 over 1000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Charm Manhattan with 55kg at $3.50. Senior jockey Billy Jacobson replaces a claiming apprentice for this assignment.

Comes off a 39 day let-up. Last start 10th of 12 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1400m, in the wet; 8 len behind Akenehi carrying 54.5kg at $34.90. The start before that eased back early on 11th of 14 at this track on October 31 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Epilogue with 53kg at $35. Fully tested again.

Second run back. First-up after three months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Cromwell on November 28 over 1220m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Quick Tap with 52kg at $21.60. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 18 over 1300m, 3 len behind Cheap Sav carrying 57kg at $31.20. Looks tested on the first up effort.

Dual acceptor. Last start 5th of 13 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Quick Tap carrying 56.5kg at $5.90. The run before that eased back early on 8th of 12 at Cromwell on November 28 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Megalomaniac with 55.5kg at $6.60. Can't recommend.

Dual acceptor. At the latest run 5th of 11 at Cromwell on November 28 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind Winexpress with 54.5kg at $11.60. The run before that 8th of 11 at this track on October 31 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Second Chance with 54.5kg at $15.90. Finds a suitable race and can turn things around.

Dual acceptor. Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign second last of 13 at Riccarton Park September 13 over 2000m, soft track; 16 len behind Devil In Disguise with 54kg at $27.20. Previously first up; fifth of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic July 24 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Tap 'N' Go carrying 54kg at $45.80. Will take great benefit from this run.

Dual acceptor. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start sat on the pace before fading 10th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 1600m, 5 len behind My Boy Zac carrying 54kg at $6.90. The run before that raced on the pace before fading 10th of 14 at this track on October 31 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Epilogue carrying 56kg at $7.60. A better run is on the cards.

Dual acceptor. Most recently 12th of 14 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1220m, 13 len behind Palace Princess with 54kg at $50.60. The start before that 7th of 12 at Cromwell on November 28 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Megalomaniac with 54.5kg at $43.80. Looking to others.

Dual acceptor. Comes off a 46 day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 12 at Riccarton Park in the G1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas on November 8 over 1600m, 8 len behind Well Written with 56.5kg at $55.40. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 10 at this track in the G3 Barneswood Farm Stakes on October 11 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Cool Aza Rene carrying 55kg at $18.10. Key chance on best form.