Races ORX Ashburton - NZ

Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 18 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 1800m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Flamboyance carrying 58.5kg at $4.90. The race before that 6th of 16 at Wingatui on December 26 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Southern Country carrying 58.5kg at $9.10. Making headway. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.

At the latest run 6th of 13 at Wingatui on February 7 over 2200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Flamboyance carrying 59.5kg at $5.60. The race before that 8th of 11 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 2000m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Noble Knight carrying 54kg at $23.50. Can improve again. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.

Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 18 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 1800m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Flamboyance carrying 56.5kg at $7. The run before that came from midfield and won by 2 len at Riccarton Park January 14 over 2000m in soft going defeating Private Treaty with 56.5kg at $3.50. Well placed. Can return to winning form.

Last start 10th of 12 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 2200m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Belardo Ace carrying 58.5kg at $6.80. Before that won by a head at Ascot Park January 22 over 2215m on a soft track defeating Arctic Ocean carrying 57.5kg at $9.60. This no easier and others rate better.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 18 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 1800m, in the wet; 29 len behind Flamboyance with 59.5kg at $55.80. Second run from a spell 9th of 13 at Wingatui on February 7 over 2200m, slow going 4 len behind Flamboyance with 58.5kg at $42. Happy to overlook.

Last start 10th of 13 at Wingatui on February 7 over 2200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Flamboyance with 57.5kg at $15.80. Before that 5th of 15 at Riccarton Park on January 14 over 2000m, slow going 6 len behind Henry Thomas with 58kg at $17.40. Can do much better.

Returns from a 41-day let-up. Last start favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.5 len at Kumara January 10 over 1810m on a soft track defeating The Better One with 55.5kg at $3.70. Before that 5th of 12 at Omoto on January 4 over 2000m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Sheaf with 55.5kg at $5.90. Can get the job done again.

Last start 2nd of 13 at Wingatui on February 7 over 2200m, on a slow track; 0.1 len behind Flamboyance carrying 56kg at $7. The start before that raced on the pace before fading 10th of 16 at Wingatui on January 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Aladdins Jem carrying 56kg at $16. Expected to be in the finish again.

Third-up today. Resuming raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 15 at Riccarton Park on January 14 over 2000m, slow going 6 len behind Henry Thomas carrying 56.5kg at $13.70. Last start 4th of 16 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 2000m, slow going 1.75 len behind Words Of Mine with 58.5kg at $12.10. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. Capable and should go well.

Second run back. First-up after two months 8th of 18 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 1800m, in the wet; 9 len behind Flamboyance carrying 56kg at $26.70. Previously second-up 12th of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on June 11 over 1600m, 7 len behind Bellutta carrying 57.5kg at $14.10. Rates highly and expected to finish much closer.

Last start eased back early on 12th of 18 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 1800m, on heavy track; 14 len behind Flamboyance carrying 57.5kg at $51.10. Before that 6th of 11 at Kurow on December 30 over 1800m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind The Matador carrying 57kg at $5.30. Can't tip off that performance.

Second run back. First-up after seven months sat on the speed throughout before fading 10th of 16 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Professional Lad with 56.5kg at $158.40. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 24 2024 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Love Sparkles with 55kg at $24. Happy to let her have this one also.

Last start 11th of 18 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Flamboyance with 57kg at $21.60. Before that 7th of 12 at Omoto on January 4 over 2000m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Sheaf with 57kg at $6.90. Sure to be thereabouts.

Last start 2nd of 16 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 2000m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Words Of Mine carrying 57.5kg at $12.10. The race before that got back early 10th of 18 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 1800m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Flamboyance with 54.5kg at $34.80. Looking to others.

At the latest run 8th of 12 at Wingatui on February 7 over 1500m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Miraqua with 58kg at $5.80. The start before that eased back early on 12th of 16 at Wingatui on January 17 over 1600m, slow going 15 len behind Aladdins Jem with 56.5kg at $17.60. Made headway last time. Nicely placed and expected to go well.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 14 at this track October 31 over 2200m, soft track; 6 len behind Cosmetic Virtue with 55.5kg at $44. Previously first up; second last of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic June 26 over 1600m, 15 len behind Genieinabottle with 52.5kg at $28.40. Wait and see how she comes up.

Most recently eased back early on 8th of 10 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Game Duke with 58kg at $13.50. The start before that 10th of 17 at Riccarton Park on January 14 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Akenehi carrying 54.5kg at $28.70. Worth following up.

Most recently second last of 10 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Game Duke carrying 53kg at $11.40. The run before that 8th of 12 at Kumara on January 10 over 1810m, slow going 9 len behind Speed Dial with 54kg at $16.80. Tested again.

Returns from a 41-day let-up. Last start second last of 8 at Kumara on January 10 over 1810m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Texas with 54kg at $15.80. The run before that 4th of 8 at Reefton on January 7 over 2000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Wal carrying 53kg at $14. Disappointing form likely to continue.

Most recently 6th of 13 at Wingatui on February 7 over 1600m, slow going 2.25 len behind Perfect Tycoon with 54.5kg at $19.60. Before that 6th of 15 at Riccarton Park on January 14 over 2000m, slow going 6 len behind Henry Thomas carrying 58.5kg at $23.50. Looks tested again.