Races ORX Ashburton - NZ

Last start 5th of 10 at Wingatui on March 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Moor with 59kg at $8.80. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Riccarton Park on February 18 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Warrior Of War with 58.5kg at $5.70. Great chance to atone.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 3rd of 14 at Riccarton Park on March 4 over 1400m, on a wet track; 0.3 len behind Lady Maxima with 56.5kg at $4.70. Second run from a spell 6th of 10 at Wingatui on March 15 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Moor carrying 57.5kg at $2. Racing well. Terrific chance to return to form.

Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 9 at Tauherenikau on January 2 over 1600m, on a slow track; 26 len behind Inchigeelagh Lass carrying 56.5kg at $19.30. When resuming last campaign second last of 12 at Wanganui on May 31 over 1340m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Snipsnap carrying 58.5kg at $11.80. Finished fourth in a Riccarton Park trial over 1200m on March 23. Capable of a bold return.

Comes here off a 43-day let-up. Most recently 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 raced on the pace before fading 10th of 14 at Riccarton Park on January 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Villasanti carrying 55.5kg at $34.50. Others preferred.

Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 9 at Riccarton Park on March 4 over 1600m, in the wet; 6 len behind Shameful with 55kg at $15.40. The run before that 6th of 12 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Kids Got Gears with 57kg at $52.40. Strong contender on his best form.

Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 12 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Kids Got Gears carrying 58kg at $42.30. Second-up 6th of 14 at Riccarton Park on March 4 over 1400m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Lady Maxima with 58kg at $56.10. Fitter again but others appear better placed.

At debut, got back early 8th of 10 at Wingatui on March 15 over 1600m, slow going 15 len behind Moor with 58kg at $22.20. Jumps from out wide and prepared to overlook.

Racing well recently. At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 13 at this track on March 12 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Offline with 57.5kg at $2.60. The run before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Riccarton Park on March 4 over 1600m, in the wet; 0.2 len behind Shameful with 56.5kg at $2.60. Another big run is on the cards.

At the latest run 4th of 13 at this track on March 12 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Offline with 57.5kg at $24.90. Before that ran last of 9 at Riccarton Park on March 4 over 1600m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Shameful with 54.5kg at $9.40. Certainly worth another chance.

At the latest run 7th of 14 at Wingatui on March 27 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Money Muncher carrying 56.5kg at $30.10. Before that 8th of 14 at this track on March 12 over 1200m, 6 len behind Queen Of Sheba carrying 56.5kg at $92.90. Impossible to make a case.

At the latest run 8th of 13 at this track on March 12 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Offline carrying 57.5kg at $52.40. The race before that ran last of 11 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 17 len behind Quintain with 56.5kg at $10.10. Hard to get excited about.

Third-up today. First-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Riccarton Park on March 4 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 0.0 len behind Lady Maxima carrying 56kg at $18.50. Second run from a spell 7th of 13 at this track on March 12 over 1600m, 3 len behind Offline carrying 57kg at $5.10. Certainly worth another chance.

At the latest run 6th of 13 at this track on March 12 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Offline carrying 57kg at $26.10. The start before that 5th of 12 at Riccarton Park on February 18 over 1600m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Warrior Of War carrying 56kg at $20.50. Promising signs last time and could sneak into the money.

Was at big odds at debut, 11th of 14 at this track on March 12 over 1200m, 10 len behind Queen Of Sheba with 55kg at $45.40. Finished fifth in a Riccarton Park trial over 1200m on March 23. Poor gate again so looking elsewhere.

Last start second last of 13 at this track on March 12 over 1600m, 7 len behind Offline carrying 57.5kg at $133.10. The start before that ran last of 11 at Riccarton Park on February 18 over 1400m, in the wet; 22 len behind The Arctic Monkey with 56.5kg at $64.60. Difficult to recommend.