Races ORX Ashburton - NZ

Dual acceptor. Form hard to fault. Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by 2 len at Riccarton Park February 4 over 1400m in soft going defeating Reservoir with 58.5kg at $2.10. Before that ran on from midfield; 4th of 14 at Riccarton Park on January 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Villasanti carrying 58.5kg at $3.50. Fitter and open to further improvement.

Comes here off a 44-day let-up. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 9 at Reefton on January 7 over 1400m, slow going 11 len behind Grand Cru with 59kg at $13.30. The race before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 14 at this track on December 24 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind My Sharona carrying 59.5kg at $30.10. Will need to do a bit more.

Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 12th of 16 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Professional Lad carrying 58kg at $80. The start before that 4th of 17 at Riccarton Park on January 14 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Akenehi with 58kg at $35.20. Prepared to risk him again today.

Second-up. First-up after two months 6th of 13 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Hey Now with 57.5kg at $18.40. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 6 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Secret Beau with 58.5kg at $58.30. Expect a far better result this time.

Dual acceptor. Racing well recently. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a nose at Ascot Park January 22 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Neednoman carrying 57.5kg at $2.40. The start before that 2nd of 11 at Omoto on January 4 over 1500m, slow going 4 len behind Possess with 56.5kg at $20.70. Heading the right way and should measure up again.

Dual acceptor. First-up. Finished off last campaign sixth of 14 at Oamaru July 20 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Magnastar with 57kg at $15.30. Previous preparation first-up won by long-neck Oamaru June 15 over 1200m on heavy track defeating Kyboshe with 56.5kg at $5.30. Might need a run or two.

Dual acceptor. Most recently eased back early on 8th of 16 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Professional Lad carrying 56.5kg at $57.10. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Riccarton Park January 24 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Call To Arms carrying 56.5kg at $11. Looks tested again.

Most recently led to the turn then faded 5th of 15 at Wingatui on February 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Abit Sassy carrying 54kg at $6.60. The start before that 7th of 15 at Riccarton Park on January 14 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Miss Emerald carrying 54.5kg at $7.90. Making headway. Worth following up.

Comes off a 37 day let-up. Last start 6th of 15 at Riccarton Park on January 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Miss Emerald carrying 55.5kg at $18.90. The start before that 4th of 11 at Kurow on December 30 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Radiant Lass carrying 55.5kg at $4. Looks one of the major players.

Most recently 14th of 16 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Professional Lad carrying 54.5kg at $116.70. The run before that 9th of 15 at Riccarton Park on January 14 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Miss Emerald with 56kg at $58.80. Can't have here based on recent efforts.

Most recently 4th of 13 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Hey Now carrying 54.5kg at $25.70. The run before that 7th of 14 at Riccarton Park on January 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Pizarro carrying 55kg at $35.70. In a suitable race and should be in the mix.

Comes off a 47 day let-up. Last start 5th of 12 at Omoto on January 4 over 1500m, slow going 3.5 len behind Captain Upham carrying 53kg at $6.70. The run before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 5th of 14 at this track on December 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind My Sharona carrying 53kg at $6.70. Looks a top 4 chance in this field.

Second-up. Comes off a 54-day let-up. First-up after a year second last of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1600m, slow going 17 len behind Blue Goddess with 55.5kg at $63. Previously second-up 7th of 13 at this track on November 3 2024 over 2200m, 5 len behind Quick Story carrying 53.5kg at $6.90. Not keen.

At the latest run 9th of 13 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Hey Now with 54kg at $21.40. The run before that second last of 13 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Miss Emerald carrying 53kg at $32.90. Rates highly in this field and expected to do much better.

Most recently ran last of 12 at Wingatui on February 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 13 len behind The Princie One with 54kg at $50.30. The run before that 7th of 13 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 1200m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Moon Money with 55kg at $21.40. Prepared to risk on recent form.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resumes off a 54 day letup. First-up 11th of 13 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, 8 len behind Quick Tap carrying 53kg at $24.70. Second run from a spell ran on from midfield; 4th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Blue Goddess carrying 55kg at $37.50. Among the chances.

Third-up today. Resumes off a 44 day letup. Resuming raced on the pace before fading second last of 11 at Kurow on December 30 over 1200m, slow going 21 len behind Radiant Lass carrying 56.5kg at $14.40. Second-up didn't do much in the run home; second last of 9 at Reefton on January 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Grand Cru with 56.5kg at $37.80. Can't recommend.

At the latest run 7th of 13 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Hey Now carrying 54kg at $9.30. The run before that 5th of 13 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Moon Money carrying 52kg at $46.60. Not a great draw again but should fare a lot better in this suitable contest.