Races ORM Ascot Park - NZ

Form hard to fault. Comes off a 50 day let-up. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Wingatui on December 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Loose Sally carrying 61kg at $4.50. Before that ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Cromwell November 30 over 1400m defeating Little But Fierce carrying 58.5kg at $3.30. Well-placed to make amends.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at Gore on December 21 over 1335m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Tomasina with 53kg at $5.30. Last start 9th of 12 at Kumara on January 10 over 1810m, slow going 7 len behind Bozo with 53kg at $17.30. Terrific chance to return to form.

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start 6th of 12 at Kumara on January 10 over 1810m, slow going 3 len behind Bozo carrying 53.5kg at $26.40. The run before that second last of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Shaking Stevens carrying 53kg at $31.30. Anticipate a better showing this time around.

Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 14 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 1600m, in the wet; 0.7 len behind Accidental Tourist with 58kg at $29.80. The start before that 4th of 8 at Kumara on January 10 over 1810m, slow going 4 len behind Texas with 58kg at $7.50. Not far away last start. Sound top-three prospects again.

Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start ran last of 12 at Kumara on January 10 over 1810m, slow going 9 len behind Bozo with 54.5kg at $58. The race before that 10th of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Shaking Stevens with 54kg at $44.60. Prepared to risk.

Most recently 9th of 11 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 2000m, slow going 13 len behind Akenehi carrying 55.5kg at $21. The start before that 3rd of 7 at this track on January 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Stolen Magic with 53kg at $22.60. Likely to find this out of reach.

At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 13 at Wingatui on February 7 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Afire carrying 56.5kg at $17.80. Before that won by 1.3 len at this track January 22 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Champagne Linda with 54.5kg at $10.80. Worth following up.

Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently won by a 0.2 len at Wingatui February 7 over 1600m in soft going defeating Yoo Hoo Joy carrying 56kg at $6.20. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.5 len at this track January 22 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Baggio carrying 55.5kg at $1.70. Rates highly and expected to run well.

Most recently favourite; won by a 0.3 len at Wingatui February 7 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Cluedo Lane with 54kg at $4. Before that 6th of 15 at Wingatui on January 17 over 1600m, slow going 2.5 len behind Loose Sally with 53kg at $6.20. Likely to feature.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 9 at this track on January 22 over 1400m, slow going 12 len behind De Russian Rocket with 59kg at $28.30. Second-up 11th of 13 at Wingatui on February 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Afire carrying 54.5kg at $78.10. Has an ordinary barrier to overcome so looking to others.

Last start 5th of 15 at Wingatui on January 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Loose Sally with 55.5kg at $36.20. The start before that got back early 7th of 14 at Wingatui on December 26 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Loose Sally with 55.5kg at $20.50. Finds a nice race and cannot be overlooked.

Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 13 at Wingatui on February 7 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Afire with 55.5kg at $12.60. The start before that 7th of 15 at Wingatui on January 17 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Loose Sally carrying 56kg at $48.30. In a suitable race and should be in the mix.

At the latest run 3rd of 13 at Wingatui on February 7 over 1600m, slow going 1.4 len behind Perfect Tycoon carrying 59kg at $39.90. Before that came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on January 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Bonsai Bob carrying 58kg at $19.10. Can overlook.

Second-up today. Last run 12th of 15 at Wingatui on February 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Abit Sassy carrying 57kg at $47.20. At only start last preparation second last of 13 at Wingatui on November 4 over 1600m, 8 len behind Loose Sally with 53.5kg at $21.10. Should improve but still looking elsewhere.

At the latest run 10th of 13 at Wingatui on February 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Perfect Tycoon with 57kg at $10.80. The race before that won by 1.3 len at Wingatui January 17 over 1600m in soft going defeating Suspect Or Victim with 56.5kg at $3.80. Key chance and expected to run well.

Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 12 at Kumara on January 10 over 1810m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Ruffhouse Rosie carrying 56kg at $4.60. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Kurow on December 30 over 1800m, slow going 2.75 len behind Sefton with 57kg at $3.60. Capable enough if she brings her A-game.

Dual acceptor. Most recently got back early 7th of 10 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Quintabelle carrying 53kg at $24.20. The race before that 5th of 8 at Kumara on January 10 over 1810m, slow going 5 len behind Texas carrying 59kg at $12.60. Doubt she will offer up too much of a challenge to the top few.