Races ORX Ashburton - NZ

Most recently 4th of 16 at Riccarton Park on April 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Dakota carrying 58.5kg at $16.60. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Riccarton Park on February 18 over 1400m, in the wet; 11 len behind The Arctic Monkey carrying 58.5kg at $35.30. Making headway. Rates highly and likely to figure in the finish.

Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Last start 9th of 14 at Wingatui on March 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Brutal Riff with 55.5kg at $19.70. Before that 6th of 10 at Ascot Park on January 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Bodleian with 56.5kg at $10.30. Capable of a big finish so don’t write him off.

Julia Kwo trained three-year-old gelding lining up for debut. Won a recent Riccarton Park trial. Watch for any market moves.

Gelding by Embellish on debut. Trialled on March 23 at Riccarton Park over 1000m and finished fifth. Tough assignment.

Racing second-up today. Last start 2nd of 14 at this track on March 12 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Novelette carrying 54.5kg at $5.60. At only start last preparation 8th of 12 at Riccarton Park on September 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind War Of Silence with 56.5kg at $21.40. Fitter and worth following up.

Comes here off a 57-day let-up. Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 12 at Riccarton Park on February 18 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Last Hello carrying 55.5kg at $25.80. The race before that 7th of 16 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Zahtar carrying 56.5kg at $12.50. Low draw and expected to go well.

At debut, 8th of 13 at this track on April 2 over 1200m, slow going 10 len behind Hard Attack with 56.5kg at $14.80. Doubt she will trouble these.

At the latest run 6th of 14 at Wingatui on March 27 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Money Muncher carrying 56.5kg at $4.80. The start before that 6th of 14 at Wingatui on March 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Brutal Riff with 56.5kg at $11.30. Certainly worth another chance.

Dual acceptor. Raced two times to date. At very long odds at debut, 6th of 14 at this track on March 12 over 1200m, 5 len behind Queen Of Sheba carrying 53.5kg at $55.20. Second-up raced on the pace before fading 11th of 14 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Graffiti Artist carrying 54.5kg at $24.10. Will need to improve sharply.

On debut. Four-year-old mare by Raise The Flag out of Notable. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 1000m at Ashburton February 24. Wait and see what she can do.

Last start 3rd of 13 at this track on April 2 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Hard Attack with 55kg at $6.80. Before that 6th of 9 at Riccarton Park on March 4 over 1200m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Explode with 54kg at $8.70. Top chance.

Comes off a 57 day let-up. At the latest run second last of 12 at Riccarton Park on February 18 over 1200m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Last Hello carrying 57kg at $7.20. Before that 5th of 11 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 1400m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Quintain carrying 55kg at $4.40. Certainly worth another chance.

At the latest run 4th of 14 at Wingatui on March 27 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Money Muncher carrying 56kg at $6.30. The start before that 10th of 14 at Riccarton Park on March 4 over 1400m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Lady Maxima carrying 56kg at $18.80. In the mix.

Mike Mccann trained three-year-old filly lining up for first race start. Looked good in a recent trial win. Blinkers on and worth watching for a positive move.

Dual acceptor. Back from a spell. 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 carrying 54kg at $5.30. Not keen on her chances.

Second run back. Comes off a 50-day let-up. First-up after three months 8th of 12 at Pukekohe on February 25 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Le Jacques Cartier carrying 57.5kg at $45.50. Previously second-up second last of 7 at Pukekohe on October 29 over 1200m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Circus Trix with 57.5kg at $8.90. Expecting him to kick on with that first run out of the way.

She is resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at Awapuni Synthetic September 14 over 1400m, 10 len behind Prince Revolution carrying 54.5kg at $26.40. On debut ran last of 8 at Hawera August 23 over 1400m, on heavy track; 26 len behind Ready Response carrying 56.5kg at $14.30. Faces a tough essay.

Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after three months 7th of 13 at this track on April 2 over 1200m, slow going 10 len behind Hard Attack carrying 54.5kg at $15.20. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind The Red Rhino carrying 54.5kg at $7.80. Prefer to see her find some form before recommending.