Races ORX Ashburton - NZ

Resuming after a spell of 14 months. Finished off last campaign ninth of 14 at Wingatui January 18 2025 over 1600m, 8 len behind Vadara with 58.5kg at $45.40. When resuming last campaign tenth of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse November 21 2024 over 1200m, soft track; 7 len behind Knowledge Is Power carrying 56.5kg at $71.80. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Everything points to a positive return.

Gelding by War Decree making his first appearance. Won an Ashburton trial over 1000m on February 24. Big chance to make an immediate impact.

Was well-supported at debut, 11th of 14 at this track on February 20 over 1200m, slow going 12 len behind Red Star Soot with 58kg at $2.90. Better for that experience and can measure up.

Gelding by Tivaci on debut. Finished sixth in an Ashburton trial over 1000m on February 24. Betting best guide.

Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 15 at Riccarton Park Mdn-Sw on January 14 over 1200m, slow going 0.7 len behind Aurora Storm carrying 56.5kg at $29.70. Last start ran last of 12 at Riccarton Park on February 18 over 1200m, in the wet; 21 len behind Last Hello with 57.5kg at $6.30. This looks a suitable assignment.

At the latest run 4th of 14 at this track on February 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Red Star Soot with 56.5kg at $29.80. The race before that second last of 16 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 18 len behind Zahtar carrying 56.5kg at $60.40. Can turn things around.

Mare by Embellish making her first appearance. Won an Ashburton trial over 1000m on February 24. Sure to have admirers.

Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic August 8 over 1550m, 12 len behind Mister Meaner with 52.5kg at $15.20. On debut fifth of 11 at Matamata June 15 over 1200m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Elle Mcfab with 56.5kg at $13.90. Capable of a bold return.

Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 10 at Ascot Park on January 22 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Bodleian carrying 57kg at $71.40. Second run from a spell 8th of 14 at this track on February 20 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Red Star Soot with 55.5kg at $76.50. Must improve sharply.

First starter by Ocean Park out of Shinko Bay. Has a total of two trials leading in today's debut. Prefer to see under race conditions.

Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign third of 14 at Cromwell November 28 over 1220m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Lucky Ferrando with 55kg at $2.20. On debut second of 11 at this track October 19 over 1200m, a head behind Thunderfist carrying 54kg at $5.60. Definite winning hope.

Comes off a 61 day let-up. Last start second last of 8 at Kumara on January 10 over 1150m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Steezy carrying 55kg at $7.40. The run before that 5th of 11 at this track on December 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Adios Vamonos carrying 55kg at $3. Major player.

Filly by Shocking on debut. Runner-up in an Ashburton trial over 1000m on February 24. Tough assignment.

Filly by Super Easy on debut. Finished fourth in a Phar Lap Racecourse trial over 1000m on February 3. Prefer to see.

Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Freshened for 36 days. Resuming 7th of 15 at Riccarton Park Mdn-Sw on January 14 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Aurora Storm with 57kg at $25.10. Second run from a spell 11th of 16 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Zahtar with 58kg at $31.40. Might struggle again.

Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after three months 7th of 12 at Riccarton Park on February 18 over 1200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Last Hello with 57.5kg at $17.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 6 over 1400m, long-neck behind Sir Sigaro carrying 56.5kg at $5.10. Hard to get excited about her chances.

Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Quintain with 58.5kg at $34.70. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Riccarton Park on February 18 over 1400m, on heavy track; 11 len behind The Arctic Monkey carrying 58.5kg at $35.30. Wide barrier a hindrance so happy to look elsewhere.

Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after four months raced on the pace before fading 12th of 14 at this track on February 20 over 1200m, slow going 16 len behind Red Star Soot carrying 56.5kg at $49.70. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1200m, slow going 10 len behind Morrie carrying 56.5kg at $100.90. Not keen on her chances.

Dual acceptor. Last start 10th of 12 at Riccarton Park on February 18 over 1600m, in the wet; 8 len behind Warrior Of War with 58.5kg at $22.30. Before that struggled in the run home; 10th of 14 at Riccarton Park on January 14 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Villasanti carrying 55.5kg at $34.50. Not on that form.