Races ORX Ashburton - NZ

Third-up today. First-up eased back early on 9th of 12 at Riccarton Park on March 4 over 1000m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Mi Bella carrying 59kg at $8.70. Second run from a spell ran last of 14 at Riccarton Park on March 21 over 1200m, 11 len behind Jetstream with 58.5kg at $26.30. Expect a better run this time around.

At the latest run 7th of 14 at Wingatui on March 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Abit Sassy with 57kg at $19. Before that second last of 9 at Riccarton Park on February 18 over 1600m, on heavy track; 6 len behind The Boss Lady with 56.5kg at $10.10. Made headway last time. Finds a nice race and worth another chance.

Last start 7th of 14 at Riccarton Park on March 21 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Jetstream with 58kg at $7.10. The race before that 6th of 13 at Riccarton Park on March 4 over 1400m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Canasta with 58.5kg at $7.70. Finds a nice race this time and is expected to go very well.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Comes off a 41 day let-up. Resuming 6th of 13 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Hey Now with 57.5kg at $18.40. Second-up second last of 10 at this track on February 20 over 1400m, slow going 14 len behind Super Sincere carrying 57.5kg at $11.30. Major player.

Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 14 at this track on March 12 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Ballistic Miss carrying 57.5kg at $31.10. The race before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 10 at this track on February 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Super Sincere carrying 56.5kg at $19.40. Going okay but looking to others.

Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 13 at Riccarton Park on February 18 over 1200m, on heavy track; 1.75 len behind Our Clarry carrying 55kg at $9.10. Second run from a spell 5th of 12 at this track on March 12 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Mis Speaks with 55.5kg at $9. Rates highly and should be tough to stop.

Most recently crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 5th of 15 at Riccarton Park on March 21 over 1600m, 3 len behind Perlino with 56kg at $68.60. The run before that failed to make an impression; ran last of 16 at Wingatui on February 28 over 1600m, on a slow track; 14 len behind The Ocean Heart with 57kg at $42.10. Ready to improve.

Last start got back early 9th of 15 at Riccarton Park on March 21 over 1600m, 5 len behind Perlino with 56kg at $24. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 14 at this track on March 12 over 1600m, 0.3 len behind Ballistic Miss with 54kg at $16.40. Has ability and is a definite top-three hope.

Most recently 7th of 12 at this track on March 12 over 1400m, 3 len behind Cool 'N' Fast carrying 53kg at $63.90. Before that 15th of 17 at Riccarton Park on January 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Akenehi with 56.5kg at $35.40. Has ability and looks one of the chances.

Third-up today. Resuming 11th of 13 at Riccarton Park on March 4 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Canasta carrying 54kg at $22. Second run from a spell 5th of 11 at Wingatui on March 15 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Boss 'N' Highheels carrying 53kg at $20.50. Among the leading chances.

Returns from a 57-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 10 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Game Duke carrying 54.5kg at $5.20. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 14th of 18 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 16 len behind Flamboyance with 53.5kg at $54. Better than recent form suggests and expected to improve sharply.

Most recently 10th of 14 at Riccarton Park on March 21 over 1200m, 4 len behind Jetstream with 54kg at $32.30. The run before that faded in the straight 7th of 10 at this track on February 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Super Sincere carrying 53kg at $6.60. Can do better and might be a surprise packet.

At the latest run sat on the pace before fading 8th of 14 at this track on March 12 over 1600m, 5 len behind Ballistic Miss carrying 54kg at $38. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 13 at Riccarton Park on March 4 over 1600m, in the wet; 3 len behind O'riordan with 54kg at $69.40. Others rate better.

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 15th of 18 at Riccarton Park January 24 over 1800m, in the wet; 18 len behind Flamboyance with 52kg at $115.50. First up last campaign ninth of 12 at Cromwell November 28 over 1220m, soft track; 4 len behind Quick Tap with 54.5kg at $41.30. Plenty of more attractive propositions in this race.

Comes off a 43 day let-up. Most recently 8th of 12 at Riccarton Park on February 18 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Villasanti with 52kg at $16.90. The race before that came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1600m, slow going 2.75 len behind Game Duke with 54kg at $5.80. Finds a suitable race and should play a big role.

Most recently got back early 8th of 14 at Wingatui on March 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Dupont with 54kg at $58. The start before that 10th of 12 at Riverton on March 8 over 1400m, on a wet track; 30 len behind Bonsai Bob with 56.5kg at $16. Likely to struggle again.

Last start second last of 14 at Wingatui on March 15 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Abit Sassy carrying 54kg at $67.30. The run before that second last of 13 at Riccarton Park on March 4 over 1400m, in the wet; 16 len behind Canasta carrying 54kg at $53.30. Likely to go around at long odds again.

Last start 6th of 12 at this track on March 12 over 1200m, 3 len behind Mis Speaks with 54kg at $57.30. The start before that ran last of 12 at Riccarton Park on March 4 over 1000m, on heavy track; 13 len behind Mi Bella with 54kg at $43.90. Can't tip off that performance.

Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 12 at Riccarton Park on March 4 over 1000m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Mi Bella with 52kg at $44.60. The run before that ran last of 13 at Riccarton Park on February 18 over 1200m, in the wet; 10 len behind Our Clarry carrying 54kg at $21.30. Prepared to risk.