Races ORX Ashburton - NZ

Comes off a 33 day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 16 at Wingatui in the G3 White Robe Lodge Hcp on February 28 over 1600m, slow going 1.3 len behind Cluedo Lane with 59kg at $4.10. The race before that 8th of 12 at Trentham in the G2 Thorndon Mile on January 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Doctor Askar with 53kg at $8.30. Well placed to take this out.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Freshened for 41 days. First-up from last on the turn ran last of 8 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1100m, slow going 3 len behind Insatiable carrying 57kg at $25.50. Last start second last of 10 at this track on February 20 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Contemplation Bay carrying 56kg at $23.90. Capable enough and is worth serious consideration.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming second last of 8 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Insatiable carrying 57.5kg at $10.10. Last start 9th of 11 at this track on March 12 over 1200m, 4 len behind Master Brutus with 58.5kg at $14.80. Fitter but others look better placed.

Last start sat on the pace when 3rd of 7 at Riccarton Park on March 21 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Witz End carrying 58.5kg at $27.10. Before that 10th of 16 at Wingatui in the G3 White Robe Lodge Hcp on February 28 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Cluedo Lane carrying 59kg at $48.80. Has ability and shouldn’t be far away.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign failed to finish at Riccarton Park September 27 over 2000m. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Phar Lap Racecourse September 7 over 1600m defeating Sir Albert carrying 58.5kg at $4.80. Looks all set for a effective return.

Comes off a 33 day let-up. Last start came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.5 len at Wingatui February 28 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Tikki with 55kg at $7.80. Before that 10th of 14 at Riccarton Park in the LR Timaru Stakes on January 24 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Pour The Wine carrying 53kg at $6.10. Sure to go well again.

Last start ran last of 15 at Riccarton Park in the G3 South Island Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes on March 21 over 1600m, 25 len behind Inflamed with 55kg at $38.50. The race before that 13th of 16 at Wingatui in the G3 White Robe Lodge Hcp on February 28 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Cluedo Lane with 57kg at $13.10. Well placed and deserves another chance.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 7 at Riccarton Park on March 21 over 1400m, 4 len behind Witz End with 56.5kg at $6.50. The start before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 10 at this track on February 20 over 1400m, slow going 0.6 len behind Contemplation Bay carrying 55.5kg at $4. Hard to fault if at his best.

At the latest run 12th of 15 at Riccarton Park in the G3 South Island Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes on March 21 over 1600m, 8 len behind Inflamed carrying 55kg at $9.20. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a 0.3 len at this track February 20 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Candycane carrying 54kg at $6.10. Big chance to bounce straight back.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 7 at Riccarton Park on March 21 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Witz End carrying 54.5kg at $5. The run before that 2nd of 11 at this track on March 12 over 1200m, 0.1 len behind Master Brutus with 53.5kg at $5.50. Tough to beat.

Last start 5th of 11 at this track on March 12 over 1200m, 2 len behind Master Brutus carrying 54kg at $16. Before that second last of 7 at Riccarton Park on February 18 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2.75 len behind The Entertainer carrying 61kg at $11.20. Solid prospects.

First-up. Finished off last preparation 12th of 14 at Riccarton Park in the G3 Canterbury Breeders Stakes November 8 over 1400m, 6 len behind Captured By Love carrying 55kg at $119.50. First up last campaign ninth of 12 at Ellerslie September 21 2024 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Luberon with 55.5kg at $25.40. Prefer to see how she returns.

First-up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Riccarton Park November 12 over 2000m, soft track; 4 len behind Sunset Boulevard with 53kg at $21. First up last campaign third of 7 at Riccarton Park October 26 2024 over 1200m, in the wet; 5 len behind Letsbringthebling with 57.5kg at $3.50. Prefer to see how he returns.

Most recently won by 0.6 len at Wingatui March 15 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Elegant Explosive carrying 55kg at $8.70. The race before that 9th of 16 at Wingatui on February 28 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind The Ocean Heart carrying 55kg at $27.50. Sure to be thereabouts.