Races ORX Ashburton - NZ

Comes here off a 47-day let-up. Last start second last of 14 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 1600m, in the wet; 10 len behind Accidental Tourist carrying 56kg at $24.50. The start before that eased back early on 6th of 8 at Kurow on December 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind The Diviner carrying 54kg at $7.60. Finds a suitable race and can turn things around.

At the latest run 6th of 10 at Riccarton Park on February 18 over 2000m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Court Of Appeal with 56kg at $7.50. The run before that 4th of 11 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 2000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Akenehi carrying 56kg at $17. Is capable on his day and is not out of it.

At the latest run 8th of 10 at Riccarton Park on February 18 over 2000m, in the wet; 11 len behind Court Of Appeal carrying 54kg at $19.10. The start before that 5th of 11 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 2000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Akenehi with 54.5kg at $31.40. Hard to fault if at his best.

Last start 4th of 7 at Riccarton Park on February 18 over 1400m, on a wet track; 2 len behind The Entertainer with 52kg at $11.30. The race before that second last of 8 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Contemplation Bay carrying 53kg at $16.90. Encouraging effort last start. Nicely placed and expected to go well.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 13 at Riccarton Park on March 4 over 1600m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind O'riordan with 55kg at $17.60. The race before that 4th of 12 at Riccarton Park on February 18 over 1600m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Villasanti with 55kg at $19.80. Senior jockey Bruno Queiroz replaces a claiming apprentice for this assignment.

Last start settled back and ran on when 7th of 12 at Riccarton Park on February 18 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Villasanti carrying 56kg at $11.10. Before that 8th of 17 at Riccarton Park on January 14 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Akenehi carrying 58.5kg at $10.50. Capable of a big run.

Resuming today after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation tenth of 13 at this track October 11 over 2200m, 15 len behind Rosso with 58.5kg at $28.80. When resuming last campaign 16th of 18 at Riccarton Park November 16 2024 over 1600m, soft track; 15 len behind The Entertainer with 56.5kg at $72. Sure to be thereabouts.

Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at this track on February 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Super Sincere with 56.5kg at $19.40. Before that sat on the pace before fading to run last of 9 at Reefton on January 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Grand Cru with 59kg at $13.30. Has ability and can do much better.

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign fifth of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse November 19 over 2200m, 3.5 len behind California Gold carrying 54kg at $32.30. When resuming last campaign ninth of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse June 10 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 14 len behind Chlobon with 58.5kg at $10.30. Might need a run or two.

Resumes after a break of 11 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign 11th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse December 28 over 1600m, soft track; 11 len behind Blue Goddess carrying 57kg at $29.80. When resuming last campaign second of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse September 7 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Zadane carrying 53kg at $32.60. Can get the job done.

Second run back. First-up after three months 11th of 13 at this track on February 20 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Cool 'N' Fast carrying 57kg at $9.80. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Matamata on October 17 over 1600m, on a wet track; long-neck behind Crackercol with 57kg at $4.40. Fitter and ready for sharp improvement.

Most recently 9th of 13 at Riccarton Park on March 4 over 1400m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Canasta with 57kg at $27. The run before that 7th of 14 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Ziggy Stardust with 57.5kg at $33.70. Has had too many chances.

At the latest run got back early 7th of 9 at Riccarton Park on February 18 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind The Boss Lady with 55kg at $21.90. The start before that 8th of 12 at Kumara on January 10 over 1810m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Ruffhouse Rosie with 56.5kg at $22.30. Rates highly on best efforts and can turn things around.

Last start took up a position near the tail 2nd of 10 at this track on February 20 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind Super Sincere carrying 54kg at $14.90. Before that ran last of 12 at Wingatui on February 7 over 1200m, slow going 13 len behind The Princie One carrying 54kg at $50.30. Rates highly and is among the chances.

Most recently led to the turn then faded 7th of 10 at this track on February 20 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Super Sincere with 53kg at $6.60. The start before that 5th of 12 at Omoto on January 4 over 1500m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Captain Upham carrying 53kg at $6.70. Looking to others.

At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 13 at Riccarton Park on March 4 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind O'riordan carrying 54kg at $69.40. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Riccarton Park on February 18 over 1600m, in the wet; 2 len behind The Boss Lady carrying 54kg at $73. Looking to others.

Last start 8th of 12 at Riccarton Park on February 18 over 1600m, in the wet; 6 len behind Villasanti with 52kg at $16.90. The run before that came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Game Duke with 54kg at $5.80. Prepared to risk in this line-up.