Races ORX Ashburton - NZ

Second run back. First-up after six months 2nd of 13 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1200m, slow going 1.4 len behind Hey Now carrying 59.5kg at $7.20. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at Riccarton Park Synthetic June 11 over 1400m defeating Purple Prose with 56.5kg at $4.70. Fitter and looks hard to beat.

Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 13 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 1400m, on a wet track; 2.25 len behind Miss Emerald with 59.5kg at $3.60. The start before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Tauherenikau on January 2 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Keeping Time with 59.5kg at $3.10. In the mix again.

Dual acceptor. Returns from a 44-day let-up. At the latest run did the work up front then tired 6th of 8 at Reefton on January 7 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Porthouse Lady carrying 57kg at $2.90. The start before that 5th of 16 at Wingatui on December 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Southern Country with 60kg at $13.80. Doesn’t appeal.

At the latest run 5th of 12 at Wingatui on February 7 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Hakadecree with 59.5kg at $6.70. The run before that 3rd of 13 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 1200m, on a wet track; 0.8 len behind Moon Money carrying 59.5kg at $5.90. Encouraging effort last start. Finds a nice race this time and is likely to feature.

Last start 5th of 16 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Professional Lad carrying 59.5kg at $11.50. The race before that 5th of 13 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 1400m, in the wet; 3 len behind Miss Emerald carrying 58.5kg at $6.80. Certainly worth another chance.

Comes off a 37 day let-up. At the latest run 10th of 15 at Riccarton Park on January 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Miss Emerald with 60kg at $5.60. The run before that 2nd of 13 at this track on December 24 over 1400m, slow going neck behind Flower Moon with 59.5kg at $3.50. Terrific chance to return to form.

At the latest run faded in the straight 6th of 16 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Professional Lad carrying 59kg at $18.40. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 1400m, in the wet; 0.7 len behind Miss Emerald carrying 58kg at $16.10. Seriously doubt his chances in this.

Most recently came from the tail of the field 2nd of 15 at Wingatui on February 7 over 1400m, slow going 1.5 len behind Abit Sassy with 57kg at $25.90. Before that 11th of 13 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 1400m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Miss Emerald with 57.5kg at $15.80. Thereabouts last start and should be competitive.

Racing second-up today. Last outing 9th of 11 at Trentham on January 31 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Hivari carrying 55kg at $8.60. At only start last preparation 4th of 14 at Oamaru on July 20 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Magnastar with 58kg at $4.60. No easier this time and not likely to threaten.

Second run back. First-up after five months 3rd of 13 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Hey Now with 57.5kg at $4.80. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 3 over 1200m, head behind Pogacar carrying 56.5kg at $2.70. Further improvement in store.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway December 4 over 1800m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Overrated carrying 57kg at $3.80. First up last campaign third of 9 at Tauranga October 1 over 1400m, soft track; 1.3 len behind Mr Marigold with 54.5kg at $12.90. Prefer to see how she returns.

At the latest run 7th of 16 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Professional Lad carrying 57.5kg at $57.60. The start before that raced on the pace before fading 13th of 15 at Wingatui on January 17 over 1600m, slow going 13 len behind Loose Sally carrying 54kg at $87.20. Will need to do a bit more.

Returns from a 34-day let-up. Last start 7th of 16 at Wingatui on January 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Aladdins Jem with 54.5kg at $5.70. Before that 7th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Blue Goddess with 59kg at $5.20. In the mix.

Comes off a 54 day let-up. Most recently 11th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1600m, slow going 11 len behind Blue Goddess with 57kg at $29.80. The race before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 1600m, 5 len behind My Boy Zac with 58kg at $7.50. Hard to fault if at her best.

Dual acceptor. Racing well recently. Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start favourite; ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a nose at Ascot Park January 22 over 1400m in soft going defeating Neednoman with 57.5kg at $2.40. The race before that 2nd of 11 at Omoto on January 4 over 1500m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Possess carrying 56.5kg at $20.70. Shapes as a chance again.

Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at Riccarton Park February 4 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Reservoir with 58.5kg at $2.10. The run before that made ground 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. Last-start winner who can measure up again.

Dual acceptor. First-up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 14 at Oamaru July 20 over 1200m, in the wet; 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. Will take great benefit from this run.

Dual acceptor. At the latest run eased back early on 8th of 16 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Professional Lad with 56.5kg at $57.10. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Riccarton Park January 24 over 1400m in the wet defeating Call To Arms carrying 56.5kg at $11. Doesn't appeal.