Races ORX Ascot Park - NZ

Most recently 8th of 12 at Wingatui on December 26 over 2200m, slow going 6 len behind Generation Joy carrying 58kg at $14.40. The start before that settled well back; won by 2.25 len at this track December 13 over 2200m in soft going defeating Sabots D'or carrying 57kg at $16.60. Terrific chance to return to form.

At the latest run 5th of 11 at Riverton on January 1 over 2147m, 10 len behind Indie Ardie with 54.5kg at $6.90. Before that 3rd in a small field at Gore on December 21 over 2000m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Vino Valentino carrying 55.5kg at $4. Has ability and looks one of the major players.

Most recently ran last of 12 at Riverton on January 1 over 1600m, 18 len behind Lined Satin carrying 56.5kg at $8.80. Before that 4th of 11 at Cromwell on November 28 over 2030m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Goddess carrying 58kg at $10.40. Can do much better.

Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Most recently second last in a small field at Gore on December 21 over 2000m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Vino Valentino carrying 55kg at $6.90. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track on December 13 over 2200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Lily Of The Valley carrying 58.5kg at $25.90. Finds a suitable race and gets his chance to show some form.

At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by a long-neck at Kurow December 30 over 1800m on a rain affected track defeating Autumn Breeze with 56.5kg at $10.40. Before that 7th of 14 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, 3 len behind Let Me Loose with 56.5kg at $34.50. Fitter and can measure up again.

Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 12 at Kumara on January 10 over 1810m, slow going 2.5 len behind Ruffhouse Rosie with 56.5kg at $35.60. The race before that ran last of 12 at Omoto on January 4 over 2000m, on a slow track; 42 len behind Sheaf carrying 57.5kg at $24.10. Should go well in this line up.

Comes off a 32 day let-up. Last start 7th of 12 at Gore on December 21 over 1800m, in the wet; 14 len behind Mamaea with 57.5kg at $18.50. The run before that 7th of 9 at this track on December 13 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Flying Dubawi carrying 59kg at $10.60. Seven-year-old gelding who has not shown enough this prep for him to come into calculations.

Racing well recently. Last start 2nd of 12 at Kumara on January 10 over 1810m, slow going 3 len behind Speed Dial carrying 54.5kg at $11.30. Before that 4th of 11 at Riverton on January 1 over 2147m, 9 len behind Indie Ardie carrying 54kg at $37.80. Rates highly and can break through.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 12 at this track on November 23 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind The Diviner with 57.5kg at $13.50. Second run from a spell 10th of 12 at Gore on December 21 over 1800m, on a wet track; 19 len behind Mamaea with 56.5kg at $11.80. Capable enough and is worth serious consideration.

Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Last start 4th of 12 at Gore on December 21 over 1800m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Mamaea carrying 54.5kg at $21.70. The start before that 10th of 13 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, 8 len behind Quick Tap carrying 58kg at $40.20. Must improve off a last-start fourth over 1800m at Gore to feature in the finish.

Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Last start 9th of 12 at Gore on December 21 over 1800m, in the wet; 18 len behind Mamaea carrying 56.5kg at $12.40. Before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at this track on December 13 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Flying Dubawi with 57.5kg at $15.40. Prepared to risk.