Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

Finished off last campaign won by 0.8 len at this track August 31 over 1000m in soft going defeating Third Decree with 59kg at $3.20. Won previous preparation first up won by 4 len at this track November 11 2023 over 1200m defeating The Hangover carrying 59kg at $5.70. Class riser. Three runs fresh up for two wins and a placing. Four-time course winner.

First-up 5th of 11 at Ashburton on October 12 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Third Decree carrying 60kg at $8.30. Last start raced on the pace before fading second last of 11 at this track in the LR Pegasus Hcp on November 9 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Illicit Dreams with 59kg at $27.50. Better than he has shown so far this time in. Course proven.

First-up after six months raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 11 at Trentham on October 27 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Lazio carrying 56kg at $12.90. Previously second-up 8th of 16 at Pukekohe in LR on November 7 2023 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Habana with 56kg at $40.40. Improver second up for sure. Well drawn. Has won second up.

First-up after seven months 4th of 11 at this track in the LR Pegasus Hcp on November 9 over 1000m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Illicit Dreams carrying 56kg at $9.30. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 4th of 16 at this track in the LR Steward's Stakes Handicap on November 18 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Maria Farina with 53kg at $14.80. Close up resuming. Has won second up. Must include.

Last start 9th of 14 at Wingatui on November 5 over 1400m, in the wet; 13 len behind The Grey Goose carrying 52.5kg at $14.20. The run before that ran last of 11 at Ashburton on October 12 over 1200m, 9 len behind Third Decree carrying 55kg at $32.40. Poor in all his runs this time in. Cannot have.

Resuming second last in a small field at Ellerslie on October 26 over 1200m, 6 len behind Jaarffi with 60kg at $10.90. Second-up from last on the turn 9th of 11 at this track in the LR Pegasus Hcp on November 9 over 1000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Illicit Dreams with 56kg at $21.50. Has won third up. Wide gate. Improver and will be at big overs.

At the latest run 8th of 11 at Ashburton on October 12 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Third Decree with 56.5kg at $6. The run before that raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at this track on September 14 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Perfect Scenario with 54kg at $3.40. Wide draw. Class riser. Dual course winner.

At the latest run won by a head at this track LR Pegasus Hcp November 9 over 1000m in soft going defeating South Of Houston with 53.5kg at $6.70. The race before that 4th of 11 at Ashburton on October 12 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Third Decree carrying 54kg at $4.70. Won well here on day one. Wide gate but has good speed. Dual course winner.

First-up 3rd of 14 at Wingatui on October 18 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Tikki with 57.5kg at $6.80. Second-up 5th of 11 at this track in the LR Pegasus Hcp on November 9 over 1000m, slow going 0.8 len behind Illicit Dreams carrying 53kg at $13.40. Course proven. Well drawn. Place and first four chance.

First-up 2nd of 14 at this track on September 28 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Tumuch with 58.5kg at $10.70. Second run from a spell 2nd in a small field at this track on October 26 over 1200m, in the wet; long-neck behind Malmaison with 56.5kg at $2.50. Two good runs so far this time in. Wide barrier. Has won third up.

First-up after three months 8th of 11 at Trentham on October 27 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Lazio carrying 54kg at $15.70. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at Trentham on May 25 over 1200m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Spencer carrying 56.5kg at $7.70. Class riser. Improver second up. Course proven.

First-up raced on the pace before fading ran last of 11 at Trentham on October 27 over 1000m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Lazio carrying 54kg at $21. Second-up 7th of 11 at this track in the LR Pegasus Hcp on November 9 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Illicit Dreams with 54kg at $17.50. Not far away last time. Proven third up.

First-up after five months 8th of 11 at this track in the LR Pegasus Hcp on November 9 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Illicit Dreams carrying 53kg at $14.10. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Arawa Park on December 10 over 1230m, on a slow track; neck behind Stylish Officer carrying 57.5kg at $3.70. Not too bad a run fresh up. Course proven.

First-up after three months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track in the LR Pegasus Hcp on November 9 over 1000m, on a slow track; head behind Illicit Dreams carrying 53kg at $4.20. Previously second-up 12th of 14 at Flemington Bm84 on July 20 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Mr Exclusive with 54.5kg at $6.50. Tried hard fresh up for a new yard. Can go one better today.

Resuming 3rd in a small field at this track on October 26 over 1200m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Malmaison carrying 56.5kg at $6.70. Second run from a spell won by a head at this track November 9 over 1100m on a soft track defeating Insatiable carrying 56.5kg at $6.30. Multiple class riser. Drops 3.5kg. Proven third up.

Resuming 5th of 14 at this track on September 28 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Tumuch with 58kg at $4.60. Second run from a spell 8th of 14 at Ashburton on October 12 over 1400m, 5 len behind Spot On Time carrying 60kg at $6.30. Proven third up. Ace draw. Chance on dry or wet ground.

Dual acceptor. Resuming 6th of 14 at Te Rapa on October 12 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Shoes with 59kg at $9.30. Last start 6th of 11 at this track in the LR Pegasus Hcp on November 9 over 1000m, slow going 1.2 len behind Illicit Dreams with 53kg at $3.40. Multiple class dropper. Wide draw. Also in R7.