Races ORX Ashburton - NZ

Having second run back today. Last outing 4th of 9 at Riccarton Park on March 4 over 1200m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Explode carrying 58.5kg at $11.50. At only start last preparation 4th of 11 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Staggs with 58.5kg at $5.40. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.

Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 9 at Riccarton Park on March 4 over 1200m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Explode with 57kg at $4.30. Before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 15 at Wingatui on February 7 over 1400m, slow going 1.5 len behind The Ocean Heart with 58kg at $15.10. Hard to beat on his best form.

Was at big odds at debut, 6th of 14 at this track on March 12 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Novelette with 58kg at $28.90. Won't find this any easier so he must improve sharply.

Comes here off a 41-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 14 at this track on February 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Red Star Soot carrying 56.5kg at $22.50. The run before that 10th of 13 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Taffeta carrying 56.5kg at $8.80. Working up to a win. Hard to beat on that latest effort.

Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 14 at this track on March 12 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Queen Of Sheba carrying 56.5kg at $16.20. Before that 4th of 14 at this track on February 20 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Red Star Soot carrying 56.5kg at $29.80. Can do one better.

Resuming after seven months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign 12th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse September 7 over 1200m, 9 len behind Saxon Legend with 53.5kg at $20.90. Previously first up; sixth of 9 at Riccarton Park Synthetic August 6 over 1200m, 7 len behind Secret Beau with 56.5kg at $9.90. Expected to feature.

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation fifth of 14 at this track December 24 over 1200m, soft track; 4 len behind Helen's Way with 55.5kg at $32.30. When resuming last campaign eighth of 10 at Phar Lap Racecourse September 24 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Sweetheart carrying 56.5kg at $8.40. Will need this hitout.

Tracey Hickey trained five-year-old mare lining up for first race start. Scored in a recent Ashburton trial. Trained on the course but others rate better and prepared to risk first time out.

Four-year-old mare making debut by Ferrando out of Show Me Tiz. Fourth at Cambridge Synthetic in a 800m trial on February 8 2024. Looks set for a bold opening.

Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start 6th of 9 at Riccarton Park on March 4 over 1200m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Explode carrying 54kg at $8.70. The race before that 8th of 12 at Riccarton Park on February 18 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Last Hello with 56kg at $9.10. Great chance to atone.

Resumes from a spell after only one run when 10th of 14 at this track on December 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Moon Goddess with 55.5kg at $27.90. Might be better off following this run.

Filly by Maurice facing the starter for the first time. Runner-up in a Riccarton Park trial over 1000m on March 23. Should be primed for a big run despite a tricky gate.

Was at big odds at debut, second last of 14 at this track on March 12 over 1200m, 21 len behind Novelette carrying 54.5kg at $48.30. Don't think she will trouble this field.

At debut, 9th of 14 at this track on March 12 over 1200m, 8 len behind Queen Of Sheba with 55kg at $19.90. Poorly drawn and prepared to overlook.

Most recently 9th of 14 at Wingatui on March 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Brutal Riff carrying 55.5kg at $19.70. The race before that 6th of 10 at Ascot Park on January 22 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Bodleian with 56.5kg at $10.30. Sure to be thereabouts.

Second-up. Comes off a 43-day let-up. First-up after three months 7th of 12 at Riccarton Park on February 18 over 1200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Last Hello carrying 57.5kg at $17.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 6 over 1400m, long-neck behind Sir Sigaro carrying 56.5kg at $5.10. Rates highly and expected to do much better with that run under her belt.

Third-up today. Freshened for 43 days. First-up raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Quintain with 58.5kg at $34.70. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Riccarton Park on February 18 over 1400m, on heavy track; 11 len behind The Arctic Monkey carrying 58.5kg at $35.30. Can feature.

Resumes after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second last of 14 at Waipukurau November 16 over 1600m, 29 len behind Thrilling carrying 56.5kg at $31.10. Previously first up; third of 7 at Awapuni Synthetic September 14 over 1400m, 3 len behind Prince Revolution with 54kg at $5.30. Expecting a positive return.

Second-up. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after four months raced on the pace before fading 12th of 14 at this track on February 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Red Star Soot carrying 56.5kg at $49.70. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Morrie with 56.5kg at $100.90. Unlikely to threaten.

Third-up today. First-up second last of 14 at this track on February 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 18 len behind Red Star Soot carrying 56kg at $45.20. Second run from a spell 10th of 14 at this track on March 12 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Novelette carrying 53kg at $57.30. Prefer to see her show some form before considering.