Races ORX Ashburton - NZ

Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 15 at Riccarton Park on March 21 over 1600m, 2 len behind Perlino with 57kg at $12.50. The start before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 13 at this track on February 20 over 1400m, slow going 0.4 len behind Cool 'N' Fast carrying 56.5kg at $8.30. Good sign last time and shouldn’t be far away.

Second run back. First-up after two months ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 14 at Riccarton Park on March 21 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Jetstream carrying 59.5kg at $13.60. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Riccarton Park on September 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind On File carrying 55.5kg at $18.60. Will come on from that run and is among the better hopes.

Comes off a 33 day let-up. Last start struggled in the run home; 13th of 16 at Wingatui on February 28 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind The Ocean Heart carrying 59.5kg at $12.60. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 13 at this track on February 20 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Cool 'N' Fast with 59.5kg at $16.80. Looks ready to return to form.

Resuming after a spell of ten months. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at Riccarton Park Synthetic June 11 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind King Palm with 59kg at $10.60. First up last campaign 11th of 16 at Riccarton Park January 25 2025 over 1400m, 7 len behind Tough Time with 58.5kg at $51.30. Resumes after a recent trial win. Has claims if presented on song.

Last start sat on the pace before fading to run last of 15 at Riccarton Park on March 21 over 1600m, 10 len behind Perlino carrying 59.5kg at $23. The race before that 7th of 16 at Wingatui on February 28 over 1600m, slow going 2.5 len behind The Ocean Heart carrying 59.5kg at $9. Better than the last run and worth another chance.

Second-up. First-up after eight months 11th of 14 at Riccarton Park on March 21 over 1200m, 5 len behind Jetstream with 58.5kg at $33.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 15 at Riccarton Park on April 12 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Mystic Ocean with 58.5kg at $17.70. That run was a bit plain so prefer him later on.

Most recently eased back early on 8th of 14 at Wingatui on March 15 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Abit Sassy with 57kg at $4.90. The race before that favourite; ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 2.5 len at this track February 20 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Wren with 56.5kg at $3.80. Nicely placed and cannot be discounted.

Third-up today. First-up 5th of 14 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Ziggy Stardust carrying 59.5kg at $14.40. Last start ran last of 11 at Wingatui on March 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Boss 'N' Highheels carrying 59kg at $10.50. Needs to improve sharply.

Racing well recently. Comes off a 33 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 13 at Wingatui on February 28 over 1600m, slow going 0.4 len behind Marella Miss carrying 59kg at $2.30. The start before that 4th of 16 at Riccarton Park Rating 65 on February 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Professional Lad with 58kg at $11.50. Key runner.

Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 13 at Riccarton Park on March 4 over 1400m, in the wet; 6 len behind Canasta carrying 57.5kg at $7.90. The start before that 4th of 13 at this track on February 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Cool 'N' Fast with 57.5kg at $6.70. Can atone.

Last start from last on the turn 8th of 12 at this track on March 12 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Cool 'N' Fast with 53kg at $27.20. Before that eased back early on 10th of 13 at this track on February 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Cool 'N' Fast carrying 58kg at $16.70. Looking to others.

Is first-up after a break of 11 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at Te Rapa January 16 over 1600m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Another Floozie carrying 55.5kg at $10.10. Previously first up; ran last of 14 at Ellerslie September 6 over 1100m, soft track; 5 len behind First Dance with 54.5kg at $33.50. Looks all set for a bright return.

Returns from a 57-day let-up. At the latest run got back early 8th of 16 at Riccarton Park Rating 65 on February 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Professional Lad with 56.5kg at $57.10. Before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Riccarton Park January 24 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Call To Arms carrying 56.5kg at $11. Worth another chance.

Second run back. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after seven months sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 13 at this track on February 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Cool 'N' Fast with 56.5kg at $30.60. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at this track on July 3 over 1200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Lady Bankside carrying 58kg at $5.50. No easier this time and looks tested again.

Second-up. First-up after three months second last of 14 at this track on March 12 over 1600m, 22 len behind Ballistic Miss carrying 57kg at $23.60. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 24 over 1600m, slow going 10 len behind Shaking Stevens with 56kg at $6.70. Might find this a bit too tough.

Dual acceptor. Last start 3rd of 14 at this track on March 12 over 1600m, 0.9 len behind Ballistic Miss carrying 57.5kg at $7.20. The race before that settled back and ran on when 7th of 12 at Riccarton Park on February 18 over 1600m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Villasanti carrying 56kg at $11.10. Finds a few better today. Needs to do more.