Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 11 at Oamaru on September 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Tadita carrying 54kg at $21.80. Second-up 9th of 12 at Ashburton on November 3 over 1400m, 6 len behind Family Ties carrying 56kg at $52.80. Comes into this in ordinary form. Can't enthuse.

Resuming second last in a small field at this track on October 26 over 1200m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Malmaison carrying 56kg at $8.30. Second run from a spell led to the turn then faded 7th of 13 at this track on November 9 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Mazzucato with 52.5kg at $13.30. Has won third up. Course proven. Has won on dry and wet ground.

At the latest run 2nd of 11 at this track on November 13 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Full Moon Fever carrying 59.5kg at $7.60. Before that 12th of 14 at Wingatui on October 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Tikki with 55.5kg at $27.90. Course proven. Wide gate. Has won on dry and wet.

Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 11 at this track on November 13 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Full Moon Fever with 56.5kg at $7.40. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at Cambridge on May 15 over 970m, 6 len behind Luxuriant with 60kg at $4.20. Unlikely to threaten.

At the latest run 3rd of 11 at this track on November 13 over 1000m, 0.7 len behind Full Moon Fever carrying 57kg at $5.20. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at Ellerslie on September 21 over 1300m, slow going 2.75 len behind Overdrawn carrying 57.5kg at $20.20. Course proven. Trifecta and first four chance.

Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently won by 0.5 len at this track November 13 over 1000m defeating I Am Roman carrying 55.5kg at $5.30. The race before that won by 1.0 len at Ashburton October 20 over 1200m defeating El Ultimo carrying 55.5kg at $1.80. Live on a hattrick. Course proven. Up to 58kg here. Wide gate.

At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track on November 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Hivari with 58.5kg at $11.50. The run before that 8th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 8 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Annia Aurelia carrying 59kg at $4.30. Has run well in two of last three starts. Won his Maiden here.

First-up after five months second last of 11 at this track on November 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Hivari carrying 58.5kg at $19.70. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at this track on April 22 2023 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Henry Hubber carrying 57.5kg at $22.50. Poor fresh up. Wide gate. Has won second up. Dual course winner.

Most recently 6th of 13 at Ashburton on November 3 over 1200m, 2 len behind Grand Cru with 59.5kg at $8.10. Before that 12th of 14 at Ashburton on October 12 over 1400m, 11 len behind Vivacious carrying 58kg at $12.60. Trifecta and first four chance. Handles most types of footing.

Last start 6th of 11 at this track on November 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Hivari with 58kg at $9.40. Before that 2nd of 7 at this track on October 26 over 1200m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Letsbringthebling with 58kg at $4. Ace gate. Has only gone one ordinary race this time in.

First-up 2nd of 13 at Ashburton on November 3 over 1200m, neck behind Grand Cru with 55.5kg at $4. Second-up 3rd of 11 at this track on November 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Hivari with 57kg at $2.10. Two good runs so far this time in. Course proven. Drawn to win this.

First-up 8th of 13 at Ashburton on November 3 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Grand Cru carrying 58kg at $14.80. Second run from a spell 2nd of 11 at this track on November 9 over 1200m, slow going nose behind Hivari carrying 55.5kg at $8.90. Just beaten here at last start. Trifecta and first four must in this line up.

First-up after five months won by a neck at Ashburton November 3 over 1200m defeating Texas Dolly with 56.5kg at $26.70. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Taupo on September 15 2023 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Anela carrying 57.5kg at $9.50. Winner fresh up for a new yard. Same weight in this.

Most recently 7th of 12 at Wingatui on November 5 over 1200m, in the wet; 8 len behind The Cluster carrying 54kg at $2.90. The start before that 8th of 14 at Ashburton on October 12 over 1400m, 5 len behind Vivacious with 54.5kg at $8.90. Poor at last start. Too many here are better.

Second-up. First-up after six months second last of 11 at this track on November 13 over 1000m, 6 len behind Full Moon Fever with 56kg at $5.60. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Bendigo F&M Bm64 on April 21 over 1100m, 10 len behind Pretty Tavi with 58.5kg at $12. Among the leading chances.

Last start 8th of 12 at Ashburton on November 3 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Bello Mio with 51kg at $22.70. The start before that 12th of 14 at Gore on October 23 over 1335m, on a wet track; 14 len behind Ominous with 55kg at $15.40. Class riser. Not going well enough.

Most recently lost rider at this track November 13 over 1000m. The start before that 9th of 13 at Ashburton on November 3 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Grand Cru carrying 56kg at $14. Drawn out. Will be at overs here. Upsetter.

At the latest run 8th of 11 at this track on November 9 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Hivari carrying 52kg at $63.40. The run before that eased back early on 7th of 11 at Gore on October 23 over 1200m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Kid Roc carrying 52kg at $20.30. Wide draw. Will be paying heaps.

At the latest run ran last of 12 at Ashburton on November 3 over 1400m, 8 len behind Bello Mio carrying 55kg at $19.70. Before that 4th of 12 at Ashburton on October 20 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Justanace carrying 55kg at $17.50. Wide draw. Will be at overs.