Races ORX Ascot Park - NZ

Recent form sound. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Riverton on January 1 over 1600m, 3 len behind Lined Satin carrying 57kg at $5.20. Before that 4th of 13 at Gore on December 21 over 1335m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Cockahoop with 57kg at $4.20. Nice effort last time. One of the leading chances.

At debut, won won by 2.25 len at Riverton January 1 over 1400m defeating Angel's Army with 58.5kg at $7.10. Has upside and can remain unbeaten.

Most recently 5th of 12 at Riverton on January 1 over 1600m, 5 len behind Lined Satin carrying 59kg at $13.50. The race before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 6th of 13 at Gore on December 21 over 1335m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Cockahoop with 59kg at $13.30. Tough to beat if near his best.

Most recently second last of 12 at Kumara on January 10 over 1150m, on a slow track; 5 len behind El Vaquero with 58.5kg at $19.60. The run before that 5th of 8 at Riverton on January 1 over 1200m, 2 len behind Sailor Girl carrying 59.5kg at $18. Prepared to overlook.

Second run back. First-up after eight months 9th of 13 at Wingatui on December 26 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Trader with 55.5kg at $37.20. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Wingatui on December 26 2024 over 1400m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Tommy Shelby with 55.5kg at $20.90. Sure to be thereabouts.

Resumes. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at Te Rapa May 3 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Force Of Nature carrying 53kg at $20.30. When resuming last campaign seventh of 10 at Ellerslie April 19 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Reptak with 58.5kg at $6.20. Can return in winning form.

Returns from a 32-day let-up. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Gore on December 21 over 1335m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Pull The Pin with 57kg at $14. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at this track on December 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Flying Dubawi with 59kg at $6.70. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.

Returns from a 40-day let-up. Last start won by a neck at this track December 13 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Neednoman carrying 56.5kg at $44.90. Before that 5th of 12 at this track on November 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind So Brassy carrying 56.5kg at $24.20. Fitter and is a leading player.

Is first-up after a break of 11 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second last of 16 at Wingatui November 4 over 1400m, 13 len behind Afire with 56.5kg at $11.80. Previously first up; third of 10 at Phar Lap Racecourse September 24 over 1200m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Hollyhockaroo carrying 56.5kg at $8.80. Can return with a bold run.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 10th of 13 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1200m, 8 len behind Pizarro with 56.5kg at $26.20. Last start 11th of 15 at Riccarton Park on January 14 over 1400m, slow going 9 len behind Miss Emerald carrying 55kg at $44.10. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.

Back from a long spell. Finished off last preparation ran last of 11 at Ashburton on July 3 over 1200m, in the wet; 17 len behind Lady Bankside carrying 55.5kg at $9.40. First up last campaign 5th of 8 at Waverley on March 6 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Miss Fireball with 55.5kg at $18.20. Has the ability to run well.

Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Most recently sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 13 at Gore on December 21 over 1335m, on heavy track; 15 len behind Cockahoop with 56kg at $16.80. The run before that raced on the pace before fading ran last of 14 at this track on December 13 over 1600m, slow going 11 len behind Gentle Ben carrying 56.5kg at $12.70. Can't have here based on recent efforts.

Most recently couldn't go on with it; 9th of 12 at Riverton on January 1 over 1600m, 10 len behind Lined Satin carrying 56kg at $61.80. The race before that raced on the pace before fading ran last of 12 at Gore on December 21 over 1800m, on heavy track; 32 len behind Mamaea with 58kg at $32.50. Tested on recent form.

Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start 12th of 14 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind My Sharona with 54kg at $78.30. Before that 10th of 12 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Akenehi carrying 54.5kg at $34.90. Can't enthuse.

Dual acceptor. Last start ran last of 13 at Wingatui on December 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Trader with 55.5kg at $74.80. The run before that 10th of 13 at this track on December 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Intercept carrying 54kg at $54.30. Can't have on recent performances.