Races ORX Ashburton - NZ

At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track on April 2 over 1300m, slow going 4 len behind Toa Haka carrying 53kg at $14.90. The race before that 5th of 11 at this track on March 12 over 1200m, 2 len behind Master Brutus with 54kg at $16. Nicely placed and is worth including.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last of 13 at Riccarton Park November 8 over 1400m, 18 len behind Toa Haka carrying 59kg at $21.30. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Riccarton Park Synthetic July 9 over 1200m defeating Russian Rosette with 57kg at $6.30. Everything points to a positive return.

Most recently won by 0.8 len at Wingatui March 27 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Eye Spy with 54kg at $12.80. The race before that 8th of 10 at Riccarton Park on March 4 over 1200m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Vivacious carrying 56kg at $13.30. Solid top-three hope.

At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Wingatui on March 27 over 1200m, slow going 1.4 len behind Our Clarry with 58kg at $3.50. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at this track on March 12 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Cool 'N' Fast carrying 55.5kg at $4.60. Has been racing well. One of the chances.

Third-up today. First-up 5th of 10 at Riccarton Park on March 4 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Vivacious with 57.5kg at $5.50. Second-up 5th of 7 at Wingatui on March 27 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Our Clarry carrying 56.5kg at $7.20. Profiles nicely. Making headway and is right in the mix.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at Reefton January 7 over 1400m, soft track; 7 len behind Say Satono with 54.5kg at $16.30. When resuming last campaign fourth of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse September 7 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Radiant Lass with 59kg at $15. Not keen on his chances.

Second run back. First-up after seven months second last of 14 at Riccarton Park on March 21 over 1200m, 11 len behind Iron Hawk carrying 58kg at $26.60. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Otaki on July 8 over 1200m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Testing carrying 58.5kg at $17.30. Will take a lot from that run and is in the mix.

Most recently 11th of 14 at Riccarton Park on March 21 over 1200m, 6 len behind Iron Hawk carrying 57kg at $4.90. The start before that 4th of 14 at Tauranga on February 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Dramatic Miss carrying 57kg at $4.50. Capable of sharp improvement.

Third-up today. First-up won by 1.75 len at this track February 20 over 1200m in soft going defeating Steezy carrying 57kg at $25.10. Second run from a spell 7th of 14 at Riverton in the LR Gore Guineas on April 4 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Better Shared with 57kg at $11.10. Expected to do much better.

Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 13 at Riccarton Park on April 11 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Iron Hawk with 55kg at $8.40. The run before that won by a 0.0 len at Wingatui March 15 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Balzano with 55kg at $3. Likely to feature.

Returns from a 55-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 11 at this track on February 20 over 1200m, slow going 0.8 len behind Pizarro with 53.5kg at $25.50. Before that won by a nose at Riccarton Park January 24 over 1200m in the wet defeating Mi Bella with 57.5kg at $17.30. Prefer others.

Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start won by a 0.2 len at this track March 12 over 1200m defeating Giannis carrying 57kg at $8.70. The race before that raced on the pace before fading 11th of 14 at Riccarton Park on January 14 over 1200m, slow going 10 len behind Pizarro with 58kg at $21.60. Has ability and can measure up.

Recent form sound. Most recently won by 1.5 len at this track April 2 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Ifyoustartmeup with 56.5kg at $7.20. The start before that 2nd of 14 at this track on March 12 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Queen Of Sheba carrying 56.5kg at $16.20. Going well. Draws a nice barrier and will be very competitive again.