Races ORX Ascot Park - NZ

Recent form sound. Comes here off a 40-day let-up. Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 14 at this track on December 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Courte Xena with 55.5kg at $2.60. The start before that 2nd of 10 at Wingatui on November 4 over 1600m, head behind Quisiera carrying 55.5kg at $5. Sure to prove tough to beat.

Comes off a 32 day let-up. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 13 at Gore on December 21 over 1335m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Fourofus carrying 56.5kg at $7.90. The start before that 7th of 14 at this track on December 13 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Courte Xena carrying 57.5kg at $5.10. Sure to go very well.

Most recently 3rd of 14 at Riccarton Park on January 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Villasanti carrying 58.5kg at $108.20. The race before that got back early 8th of 10 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1600m, slow going 12 len behind Naval Command with 58.5kg at $78.40. Top chance.

Comes here off a 40-day let-up. At the latest run 12th of 14 at this track on December 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Courte Xena carrying 58.5kg at $52.10. The run before that ran last of 7 at Riverton on November 2 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind It's Marlin with 57.5kg at $16. Finds a suitable race and can sneak into the money.

This Ocean Park gelding is a four-year-old having his first start. Has had no recent barrier trials. Profiles nicely and is worth keeping safe.

Last start second last of 9 at Kumara on January 10 over 1810m, slow going 20 len behind Rubirosa carrying 58.5kg at $23.30. The race before that 7th of 11 at Omoto on January 4 over 1500m, slow going 8 len behind Possess carrying 58.5kg at $35.70. Has ability and must be included.

Second-up. First-up after 10 months 10th of 12 at Gore on December 21 over 1200m, on a wet track; 32 len behind Maria Pilar carrying 58.5kg at $90.60. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Gore on March 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Sailor Girl with 56kg at $43.70. Not going well enough.

Most recently 12th of 14 at Riccarton Park on January 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Villasanti carrying 54kg at $79.50. The race before that second last in a small field at Riverton on January 1 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Hangonharry with 56.5kg at $16.10. Not keen on her chances.

Raced twice to date. At big odds at debut, 9th of 12 at this track on November 23 over 1400m, slow going 31 len behind Venetian carrying 53.5kg at $43.40. Second-up ran last of 14 at this track on December 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 20 len behind Courte Xena carrying 56.5kg at $115.60. Can't recommend on that form, looking to others.