Races ORM Ashburton - NZ

He is resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 13 at this track April 2 over 1200m, soft track; 13 len behind Hard Attack carrying 58kg at $11. On debut sixth of 14 at this track March 12 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Novelette with 58kg at $28.90. Prefer to see how he returns.

Was at big odds at debut, 6th of 10 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Baltic Boom carrying 58.5kg at $29.40. Better for that run and can do much better.

Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when ran last of 12 at Kurow on December 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Dracarys with 56kg at $27.70. Will be better for this outing.

Second-up. First-up after five months made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 15 at Riccarton Park on September 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Sheza Professional with 56.5kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Riccarton Park on February 18 over 1200m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Last Hello with 57kg at $15.80. Will come on from that run and is likely to feature.

Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 10 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 23 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Midnight Oak with 56.5kg at $5.20. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Riccarton Park on March 4 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 1.0 len behind Explode with 56kg at $5.70. Worth following up.

Second run back. First-up after four months 2nd of 10 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Baltic Boom carrying 56.5kg at $4.30. Previously second-up 8th of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 14 over 1200m, 5 len behind Grouse with 56.5kg at $18.50. Further improvement in store.

Second-up. First-up after eight months 4th of 10 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Baltic Boom carrying 56.5kg at $12.20. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at Wingatui on January 17 over 1300m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Assemble carrying 56.5kg at $9.30. Rates highly and expected to do much better with that run under her belt.

At the latest run 7th of 10 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 23 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Baltic Boom carrying 56.5kg at $9.70. The race before that 7th of 13 at Riccarton Park on September 12 over 1200m, in the wet; 4 len behind Go Thea carrying 56.5kg at $19.50. Among the better chances in this line up.

Third-up today. Resuming 11th of 13 at Riccarton Park on September 12 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Go Thea carrying 54.5kg at $75.20. Last start 6th of 15 at Riccarton Park on September 26 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Sheza Professional with 56.5kg at $193.80. Hard to have.

First starter by War Decree out of Shantaine. Has a total of three trials leading in today's debut. Prefer to see.

Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind On Piste carrying 55.5kg at $4.70. The race before that 4th of 7 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Citala with 55.5kg at $3.80. Good chance to claim maiden success.

Filly by Tivaci making her first race start. Recent trial form has been pretty solid. Won a Riccarton Park Synthetic trial over 1200m on September 28. Looks a capable type and will be competitive.