Races ORX Ashburton - NZ

Racing well recently. Last start came from midfield and won by a 0.2 len at Riccarton Park March 4 over 1600m in heavy going defeating Canterbury Flight carrying 58.5kg at $9.80. The race before that 4th of 13 at Riccarton Park on January 14 over 2000m, slow going 2.75 len behind Rollins carrying 58.5kg at $31.30. Capable enough on his day and can make it back to back victories.

Most recently 4th of 14 at this track on February 20 over 2200m, slow going 6 len behind Imperative carrying 58kg at $11.30. The race before that 10th of 13 at Wingatui on February 7 over 2200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Flamboyance with 57.5kg at $15.80. Will be harder to beat this time.

At the latest run 9th of 13 at Riccarton Park on March 4 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind O'riordan with 57kg at $21.30. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at this track on February 20 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Eight Pence carrying 53kg at $22.40. Well placed. Finds a nice race this time and is likely to feature.

Last start raced on the pace before fading second last of 14 at this track on February 20 over 2200m, slow going 29 len behind Imperative carrying 58.5kg at $22.60. The race before that 10th of 12 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 2200m, slow going 14 len behind Belardo Ace carrying 58.5kg at $6.80. Has ability and is solid top-three hope.

Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 14 at this track on February 20 over 2200m, slow going 11 len behind Imperative with 58kg at $12.10. The run before that 9th of 13 at Wingatui on February 7 over 2200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Flamboyance with 58.5kg at $42. Has ability and can return to form.

At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 10th of 13 at Wingatui on February 28 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Marella Miss with 58.5kg at $46.50. Before that second last of 13 at Wingatui on February 7 over 1600m, slow going 14 len behind Perfect Tycoon with 58.5kg at $26.90. Has ability and can turn things around.

Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 2200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Belardo Ace carrying 57kg at $22. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 2200m, slow going 6 len behind Schedar carrying 57kg at $7.70. Has ability and can run a forward race.

Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 18 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 1800m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Flamboyance carrying 56kg at $26.70. Second run from a spell ran on from midfield; 3rd of 14 at this track on February 20 over 2200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Imperative carrying 55.5kg at $20.70. Well placed to take this out.

At the latest run 9th of 14 at this track on February 20 over 2200m, slow going 10 len behind Imperative with 57kg at $10.80. The run before that 4th of 16 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 2000m, slow going 1.75 len behind Words Of Mine carrying 58.5kg at $12.10. Well placed to play a major role.

Most recently 7th of 12 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 2200m, slow going 10 len behind Belardo Ace with 56kg at $8.90. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Riccarton Park February 4 over 2000m in soft going defeating Hereigoagain carrying 56.5kg at $18.90. Good enough to make amends.

Last start 11th of 13 at Riccarton Park on March 4 over 1600m, on a wet track; 6 len behind O'riordan with 56.5kg at $68.60. Before that got back early 8th of 10 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Game Duke carrying 58kg at $13.50. Has ability and finds a nice race to return to form.

At the latest run 5th of 13 at Riccarton Park on March 4 over 1600m, on heavy track; 3 len behind O'riordan carrying 55kg at $20.30. The race before that 8th of 14 at this track on February 20 over 2200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Imperative with 55.5kg at $9.80. Terrific chance to return to form.

Third-up today. Resuming raced behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 16 at Riccarton Park Rating 65 on February 4 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Professional Lad with 56.5kg at $158.40. Last start ran last of 14 at this track on February 20 over 2200m, on a slow track; 34 len behind Imperative with 55kg at $54. Difficult to recommend.

Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign seventh of 14 at this track October 31 over 2200m, soft track; 6 len behind Cosmetic Virtue carrying 55.5kg at $44. When resuming last campaign second last of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic June 26 over 1600m, 15 len behind Genieinabottle carrying 52.5kg at $28.40. Marginal prospects.

Returns from a 61-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 12 at Kumara on January 10 over 1810m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Ruffhouse Rosie carrying 53.5kg at $24.70. The start before that 4th of 10 at Kurow on December 30 over 1800m, slow going 2.25 len behind Sefton carrying 53.5kg at $33. Hard to ignore the recent efforts so others preferred.

Comes off a 61 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 start before that 4th of 8 at Reefton on January 7 over 2000m, slow going 6 len behind Wal carrying 53kg at $14. Others rate better.