Races ORX Ashburton - NZ

Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 16 at Wingatui on February 28 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Aladdins Jem carrying 54kg at $15.80. The start before that won by a long-neck at this track February 20 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Dimaggio carrying 55kg at $3.70. Sure to be thereabouts.

Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on March 12 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Cool 'N' Fast with 58.5kg at $12.40. The run before that 2nd of 7 at Riccarton Park on February 18 over 1400m, in the wet; 1.0 len behind The Entertainer carrying 57.5kg at $8.40. Honest galloper who is in the mix.

Returns from a 33-day let-up. Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 16 at Wingatui on February 28 over 1600m, slow going 2.5 len behind Aladdins Jem with 54kg at $16.10. The start before that won by 1.3 len at Riccarton Park February 4 over 2000m in soft going defeating Cognoscenti with 54.5kg at $2.40. In the mix again.

Last start eased back early on 11th of 15 at Riccarton Park in the G3 South Island Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes on March 21 over 1600m, 7 len behind Inflamed with 55kg at $33.60. Before that 3rd of 8 at this track on February 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Eight Pence with 54kg at $6.30. Goes well here and is sure to prove hard to beat.

Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Last start led to the turn then faded 5th of 11 at Wingatui on February 28 over 1400m, slow going 1.5 len behind Trader with 54kg at $27.20. Before that 5th of 11 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Monaghan Boy carrying 56.5kg at $21.20. Among the chances.

Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 43-day let-up. Most recently favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a 0.4 len at Riccarton Park February 18 over 1600m in the wet defeating O'riordan with 59kg at $3.30. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 16 at Riccarton Park Rating 65 on February 4 over 1600m, slow going 1.0 len behind Professional Lad with 58.5kg at $11.40. Draws well and another big run is in store.

Most recently 3rd of 12 at this track on March 12 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Cool 'N' Fast carrying 55.5kg at $22.70. Before that won by 3 len at Kumara January 10 over 1810m in soft going defeating Arctic Ocean carrying 58kg at $7.20. Among the chances and expected to run well.

Second run back. First-up after six months raced on the pace before fading second last of 10 at Wingatui on March 27 over 1600m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Maybe Diva carrying 55.5kg at $45.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Woodville on July 13 over 1600m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Sandoku carrying 66kg at $1.90. Prefer in something easier.

At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 8th of 10 at Wingatui on March 15 over 1500m, slow going 3.5 len behind Inflamed with 54kg at $8.40. The run before that won by a 0.0 len at Riccarton Park March 4 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating Incredible with 57.5kg at $3.90. Rates highly. Not a great draw again but should fare a lot better in this suitable contest.

Last start raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at this track on March 12 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Cool 'N' Fast with 56kg at $21.30. The start before that 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 with 53kg at $5.20. Looking elsewhere.

Mare back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at New Plymouth Raceway December 4 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Fabulous Gal carrying 55.5kg at $5.80. First up last campaign seventh of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway November 5 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Bridal Train carrying 57.5kg at $11.80. Can get the job done.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 11th of 13 at this track on February 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Cool 'N' Fast carrying 57kg at $9.80. Last start favourite; won by a 0.3 len at this track March 12 over 1600m defeating Wren carrying 56.5kg at $3.70. Rates highly and can play a major role.

Last start 12th of 14 at this track on March 12 over 1600m, 8 len behind Ballistic Miss with 56kg at $39.70. Before that 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. Has the task ahead.

Dual acceptor. Last start 3rd of 14 at this track on March 12 over 1600m, 0.9 len behind Ballistic Miss carrying 57.5kg at $7.20. The race before that settled back and ran on when 7th of 12 at Riccarton Park on February 18 over 1600m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Villasanti with 56kg at $11.10. Impressed last start. One of the leading chances.