Races ORX Ashburton - NZ

Second-up. First-up after three months 9th of 11 at this track on February 20 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Pizarro carrying 59.5kg at $12.20. Previously second-up won by 2.25 len at Oamaru August 15 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Solar Saint with 58.5kg at $2.90. Not going well enough.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 5th of 8 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Contemplation Bay carrying 58kg at $8. Second-up 2nd of 7 at Riccarton Park on February 18 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 1.0 len behind The Entertainer with 57.5kg at $8.40. Big chance.

Last start 7th of 11 at this track on February 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Pizarro carrying 58.5kg at $4.80. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Tauherenikau on February 6 over 1300m, on a slow track; 0.2 len behind Gohugo with 57.5kg at $6.30. Better than recent efforts suggest; major player.

Recent form sound. Comes off a 47 day let-up. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 4th of 14 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 1600m, on heavy track; 1.4 len behind Accidental Tourist with 57kg at $9.60. The start before that 3rd of 9 at this track on December 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Miss Ziggy carrying 54.5kg at $4.80. Strong top-three hope.

Racing well recently. Last start favourite; won by a 0.4 len at this track February 20 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Nuncio carrying 57.5kg at $5. Before that 4th of 13 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2.25 len behind Miss Emerald with 59.5kg at $3.60. Draws a nice barrier and will be very competitive again.

Racing well recently. Returns from a 36-day let-up. At the latest run tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 8 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1400m, slow going head behind Contemplation Bay with 54.5kg at $3.80. The start before that won by 0.7 len at Riccarton Park January 24 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Pure Artist with 57kg at $5.80. Will take plenty of beating.

Racing second-up today. Freshened for 47 days. Last run 7th of 10 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Graeme John with 56.5kg at $10.10. At only start last preparation tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at this track October 11 over 1400m defeating Nuncio with 58kg at $8.80. Should prove hard to beat.

Last start from last on the turn ran last of 7 at Riccarton Park on February 18 over 1400m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind The Entertainer carrying 53kg at $5.20. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1400m, slow going 1.5 len behind Contemplation Bay carrying 53kg at $7.10. Expect she will make amends.

Comes off a 61 day let-up. At the latest run won by 3 len at Kumara January 10 over 1810m on a soft track defeating Arctic Ocean with 58kg at $7.20. The run before that 2nd of 9 at Reefton on January 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Grand Cru with 58kg at $6. Will prove hard to beat.

Comes here off a 57-day let-up. Most recently from last on the turn second last of 8 at Riccarton Park on January 14 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Texas Dolly carrying 55kg at $4. The run before that 8th of 13 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind No Party carrying 55.5kg at $8. Can improve and should figure in the finish.

At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 2.5 len at this track February 20 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Wren carrying 56.5kg at $3.80. The start before that 6th of 15 at Riccarton Park on January 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Miss Emerald carrying 55.5kg at $18.90. Back in winning form and is worth following up.

At the latest run got back early 10th of 13 at this track on February 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Cool 'N' Fast with 58kg at $16.70. The start before that took up a position near the tail 2nd of 15 at Wingatui on February 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Abit Sassy with 57kg at $25.90. Hard to see her winning this with form like that.

Comes off a 57 day let-up. Last start 15th of 17 at Riccarton Park on January 14 over 1600m, slow going 11 len behind Akenehi carrying 56.5kg at $35.40. The start before that eased back early on 10th of 13 at this track on December 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Flower Moon carrying 57kg at $14.30. Not keen at all.