Races ORX Ashburton - NZ

Form hard to fault. Last start raced on the pace when 2nd of 10 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Quintabelle carrying 55kg at $4.60. The run before that 3rd of 11 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 1.2 len behind Noble Knight carrying 53kg at $6.50. Going well and rates highly.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 2nd of 10 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 1400m, in the wet; 0.6 len behind Graeme John carrying 58kg at $25.40. Second-up favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.6 len at Riccarton Park February 4 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Iffididit with 54kg at $2.60. Facing a 5.5kg hike in the weights from the last start but still makes plenty of appeal.

Comes off a 56 day let-up. At the latest run second last of 10 at Wingatui on December 26 over 2200m, slow going 6 len behind Mayor Of Norwood carrying 54.5kg at $9.40. The race before that 2nd of 7 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 2100m, 2.5 len behind He's A Battler carrying 59.5kg at $2.70. Terrific chance to return to form.

Last start rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 10 at Wingatui on February 7 over 2200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind In Vegas carrying 54kg at $13.40. The run before that second last of 11 at Wingatui on January 17 over 2200m, slow going 18 len behind Mayor Of Norwood with 54kg at $22.50. Not far off the winner latest and looks a genuine hope.

Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 11 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 2000m, slow going 13 len behind Akenehi with 57.5kg at $36.20. Before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 11 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 2000m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Noble Knight with 54kg at $33.90. Not going well enough. Looking elsewhere.

At the latest run got back early 13th of 17 at Trentham in the G3 Wellington Cup on January 31 over 3200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Manzor Blue with 53kg at $64.30. The start before that 4th of 18 at Trentham on January 17 over 2200m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Indie Ardie carrying 59.5kg at $30. Don't dismiss.

Second run back. First-up after two months 7th of 14 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Accidental Tourist carrying 59.5kg at $16.70. Previously second-up eased back early on 7th of 12 at Riccarton Park on September 27 over 1580m, 3.5 len behind Show Pony carrying 56.5kg at $5.80. Plenty of improvement to come.

Last start 4th of 10 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1600m, slow going 2.75 len behind Quintabelle carrying 54kg at $18.30. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Wingatui on January 17 over 2200m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Mayor Of Norwood carrying 54kg at $19.20. In the mix.

Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 10 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Quintabelle carrying 54kg at $14.20. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 2.25 len at Phar Lap Racecourse October 9 over 2200m on a rain affected track defeating She's So Reliable with 58kg at $5.20. Strips fitter and is among the chances.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 9th of 11 at Wingatui on January 17 over 2200m, slow going 13 len behind Mayor Of Norwood with 53kg at $10.70. Second-up 6th of 11 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 2000m, slow going 10 len behind Akenehi with 56.5kg at $14.10. Can find best this time.

Last start 10th of 13 at Wingatui on February 7 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Afire with 57kg at $25.20. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.3 len at Kurow December 30 over 1800m on a rain affected track defeating Morus carrying 60kg at $5.80. Needs to find a few lengths.

Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 11 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 2000m, slow going 4 len behind Akenehi carrying 56kg at $3.30. The start before that came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Riccarton Park January 14 over 2000m on a soft track defeating Dioressence with 59kg at $10.70. Can figure in the finish.