Races ORX Ashburton - NZ

Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start second last of 9 at Riccarton Park on March 4 over 2000m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Cognoscenti with 54kg at $21.60. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Riccarton Park on February 18 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Court Of Appeal with 54kg at $17. Hard to fault if at his best.

Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 15 at Riccarton Park on March 21 over 1600m, 2 len behind Perlino with 57kg at $9.60. The run before that 2nd of 13 at Riccarton Park on March 4 over 1600m, on heavy track; 0.0 len behind O'riordan carrying 59.5kg at $9. Going well enough to take this out.

Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 14 at Wingatui on March 27 over 2200m, slow going 0.1 len behind Snow Brainer with 59kg at $16.60. The run before that 4th of 14 at this track on March 12 over 2200m, 2 len behind Avoriaz with 58.5kg at $7.30. Right in the mix again.

Most recently settled back and ran on when 5th of 9 at Riccarton Park on March 21 over 2600m, 1.75 len behind Henry Thomas with 54kg at $5.50. The race before that 4th of 9 at Riccarton Park on March 4 over 2000m, in the wet; 0.9 len behind Cognoscenti with 54kg at $9.10. Has ability and can make his presence felt.

Most recently 5th of 14 at this track on March 12 over 1600m, 2 len behind Ballistic Miss carrying 58kg at $5.40. The race before that 4th of 13 at Riccarton Park on March 4 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind O'riordan carrying 55kg at $17.60. Has been racing well. Can play a role in the outcome.

Last start 5th of 14 at Wingatui on March 27 over 2200m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Snow Brainer with 57kg at $5.50. Before that 7th of 15 at Riccarton Park on March 21 over 1600m, 5 len behind Perlino with 57.5kg at $40.40. Made headway last time. Will prove hard to beat again.

Second-up. First-up after four months 11th of 14 at this track on March 12 over 1600m, 8 len behind Ballistic Miss carrying 57.5kg at $29.70. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 9 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Montero carrying 58.5kg at $55.60. Fitter but looks a forlorn hope.

Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track March 12 over 2200m defeating Private Treaty carrying 56.5kg at $2.70. The start before that 2nd of 11 at Riccarton Park on February 18 over 2000m, in the wet; 3 len behind Aishiteru carrying 56.5kg at $3.30. Capable enough on her day and can make it two in a row.

At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 14 at this track on March 12 over 2200m, 3 len behind Avoriaz carrying 56.5kg at $15.80. The race before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 14 at this track on February 20 over 2200m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Imperative carrying 58kg at $12.10. Should go well in this line up.

Last start 5th of 14 at this track on March 12 over 2200m, 2.25 len behind Avoriaz carrying 57kg at $8.10. The race before that 9th of 14 at this track on February 20 over 2200m, slow going 10 len behind Imperative carrying 57kg at $10.80. Worth following up.

Last start eased back early on 8th of 14 at Wingatui on March 27 over 2200m, slow going 7 len behind Snow Brainer carrying 57kg at $29.90. Before that 10th of 13 at Riverton on March 8 over 2000m, on a wet track; 22 len behind Lined Satin with 57kg at $12.60. Doubt she will threaten these.

Third-up today. Not raced for 41 days. First-up sat behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 16 at Riccarton Park Rating 65 on February 4 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Professional Lad carrying 56.5kg at $158.40. Second run from a spell ran last of 14 at this track on February 20 over 2200m, on a slow track; 34 len behind Imperative carrying 55kg at $54. Struggling to make a case.

Most recently 9th of 14 at this track on March 12 over 2200m, 4 len behind Avoriaz with 55.5kg at $11.40. The run before that 5th of 13 at Riccarton Park on March 4 over 1600m, in the wet; 3 len behind O'riordan with 55kg at $20.30. Hard to fault if at her best.