Races ORM Ascot Park - NZ

At the latest run won by 0.7 len at Riccarton Park January 24 over 2000m on a heavy track defeating In Vegas carrying 53kg at $4.20. The start before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Wingatui on January 17 over 2200m, slow going 0.8 len behind Mayor Of Norwood carrying 53kg at $5.50. Strong chance despite going up 7.0kg from last start.

Mare back from a spell of nine weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation by nose this track December 13 over 2200m slow track defeating Sestina carrying 54kg at $7.90. Previously first up; second in a small field at Riverton November 2 over 1600m, on heavy track; 0.8 len behind Master Marko carrying 54kg at $8.20. This is an ideal race to kick off. Looks very hard to beat.

Last start 10th of 17 at Trentham in the G3 Wellington Cup on January 31 over 3200m, slow going 6 len behind Manzor Blue with 53kg at $87.50. The start before that eased back early on 11th of 15 at Trentham in the G3 Trentham Stakes on January 17 over 2100m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Rosso carrying 55kg at $71.50. Sure to be thereabouts.

At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 2000m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Noble Knight carrying 54kg at $7.80. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Wingatui on December 26 over 2200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Mayor Of Norwood with 54kg at $11.50. Expected to go very well.

Dual acceptor. Last start eased back early on 7th of 10 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Quintabelle with 53kg at $24.20. The run before that 5th of 8 at Kumara on January 10 over 1810m, slow going 5 len behind Texas carrying 59kg at $12.60. Can improve and is worth thought.

Most recently 5th of 7 at this track on January 22 over 1600m, slow going 12 len behind Stolen Magic carrying 54kg at $10.10. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at this track on December 13 over 2200m, slow going 1.4 len behind Par Tee carrying 54kg at $12. Major player.

Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 10 at Wingatui on February 7 over 2200m, slow going 2.75 len behind In Vegas with 54kg at $25.80. The start before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 2200m, slow going 8 len behind Rosso carrying 55kg at $11.80. Strong contender on his best form.

Most recently 6th of 11 at this track on January 22 over 2215m, slow going 4 len behind The Better One with 56kg at $7.40. The start before that got back early 8th of 12 at Wingatui on December 26 over 2200m, slow going 6 len behind Generation Joy carrying 58kg at $14.40. In a suitable race and should be in the mix.

Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 13 at Wingatui on February 7 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Afire carrying 54kg at $12.60. The race before that 5th of 11 at this track on January 22 over 2215m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind The Better One carrying 55.5kg at $3.20. Low on confidence and hard to recommend.

Most recently 8th of 13 at Wingatui on February 7 over 2200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Flamboyance with 54kg at $20.40. The race before that 9th of 11 at Riverton on January 1 over 2147m, 21 len behind Indie Ardie with 54kg at $20.10. Not keen on her chances.