Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

At the latest run rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 14 at Riccarton Park on April 26 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Canasta with 58.5kg at $3.70. Before that 2nd of 15 at Riccarton Park on April 12 over 1200m, nose behind Mystic Ocean with 54kg at $3.40. Six times placed. Wide draw. A 4kg claim helps his cause.

At the latest run came from the tail of the field 2nd of 14 at Riccarton Park on April 26 over 1400m, on a wet track; 2.75 len behind Canasta carrying 58.5kg at $15.10. The race before that 4th of 12 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1600m, slow going 2.75 len behind Bandrossan with 56kg at $5.50. All good runs so far. He can win this dropping back to 1200m.

First-up after three months 7th of 15 at Riccarton Park on April 12 over 1200m, 6 len behind Mystic Ocean with 58kg at $17.20. Previously second-up 5th of 13 at Riccarton Park on November 9 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Helldancer carrying 57kg at $9.70. Improver on fresh up effort. On pacer. Will be at overs.

At the latest run 3rd of 14 at Riverton on April 21 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2.75 len behind The Tattler carrying 55kg at $2.80. The run before that 4th of 13 at Riverton on April 19 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Flash Roca with 58kg at $9.40. Has not run a bad race. Wide gate but can still cope. Include.

Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at Reefton January 8 over 1400m, soft track; 10 len behind Fun Test carrying 58.5kg at $11.50. On debut eighth of 13 at Ashburton December 18 over 1200m, 6 len behind Lillian with 57.5kg at $79.20. Carpark barrier fresh up. Will be paying overs.

Resumes from a spell after only one run when 6th of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1200m, 3 len behind An Morrighan carrying 58.5kg at $10. Decent enough debut. Drawn well again. Not out of this at all.

Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Princess Teresa with 57kg at $5.20. The race before that 4th of 10 at Ashburton on April 3 over 1400m, slow going 0.7 len behind House Of Tudor with 56kg at $4.60. Racing better than one placing indicates. Ace gate. Quinella and trifecta must.

Most recently 4th of 14 at Riverton on April 21 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 0.6 len behind Shooting Stride carrying 56.5kg at $10.10. The start before that 6th of 13 at Riverton on April 19 over 1400m, in the wet; 6 len behind Flash Roca with 56.5kg at $21.60. Five times placed. Wide draw. Not totally out of this.

Last start 2nd of 10 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1200m, on a slow track; nose behind Gruffalo carrying 53kg at $6.70. The race before that 6th of 10 at Ashburton on April 3 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Sarissa carrying 53kg at $33.90. Not far away of late. First race on the Synthetic. Place and first four chance in this.

Last start 3rd of 10 runners when 2.5 len behind Sarissa carrying 56.5kg at $1.90. The start before that led to the turn then faded 6th of 15 at Riccarton Park on February 19 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Flat Stanley carrying 56kg at $4.30. Wide draw. On pacer but this big Maiden field has some speed in it. Not out of this.

First-up after three months 4th of 10 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Gruffalo carrying 56kg at $3.50. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 8 over 1200m, in the wet; 5 len behind Kaiseda carrying 54kg at $16.90. Good run fresh up. Wide gate. Can place or be first four like many in this field.

First-up after four months 5th of 14 at Trentham on April 12 over 1000m, slow going 3 len behind Sharp Enough with 56kg at $5.10. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 22 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind She's Untouchable carrying 55kg at $5.50. Ran well fresh up. Big improver. Can pay a first dividend.

Finished off last preparation 6th of 10 at Newcastle Super Mdn-Sw on December 14 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Doradus with 57kg at $14. When resuming last campaign 3rd of 7 at Goulburn Mdn on June 21 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Tai Victory with 57kg at $3.50. New stable fresh up. Wide draw. Impossible to omit this mare.

Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Kumara January 11 over 1150m, soft track; 8 len behind Alberton Angel with 56kg at $9.80. On debut fifth of 8 at Kurow December 30 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Sakurajima carrying 55kg at $4.20. Debut was okay. Poor at last start. Fresh up here. Bred to win several times.

Jumped at long odds at debut, 6th of 10 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Gruffalo carrying 56.5kg at $32.10. Fair debut. Not the worst in this field.

On debut. Three-year-old filly by Belardo out of Cead Mile Failte. Unplaced in her only trial. Many in this are superior.

Scratched.

Facing the starter for the first time. Five-year-old gelding by Rusty Spur out of Silke. Twice trialled for one fourth. Dam has left the full brothers Majorca (1 win) and All Or Nothing (1 win). Well drawn.

Not seen since she finished last of 11 at Phar Lap Racecourse September 25 over 1200m, 49 len behind Lavender Haze carrying 55.5kg at $40. On debut ran last of 13 at Riccarton Park 3yo SWP August 31 over 1000m, 16 len behind The Victress with 55kg at $42.90. Poor in both of her runs. Fresh up. Trial third in March. Cannot have in this.

At the latest run ran last of 10 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1200m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Gruffalo with 58.5kg at $33. Before that 9th of 12 at Wingatui on March 28 over 1200m, in the wet; 7 len behind No Party carrying 56.5kg at $47.60. Poor in all runs so far. Cannot have here at all.

Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at this track August 29 over 1600m, 10 len behind Speedrun carrying 58.5kg at $14.60. On debut fourth of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse June 9 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Thee Auld Minx carrying 56.5kg at $6.30. Debut was okay. Poor ever since. Carpark barrier. Not liked fresh up.

Poor run fresh up here on Thursday. Drawn wide. Sixth ballot here.