Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

First-up after six months came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1200m, slow going 0.7 len behind Penvose Lad with 58.5kg at $15.10. Previously second-up second last of 13 at Riccarton Park on September 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Iffididit with 59.5kg at $8. Close up fourth when resuming. Wide draw. Rider atop has won three times on him.

Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 13 at Riccarton Park in LR Great Easter Hcp on April 26 over 1400m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Betty Spaghetti carrying 53kg at $33.30. The run before that 7th of 10 at Ellerslie on April 5 over 1500m, slow going 3.5 len behind Nicconi County with 59kg at $14.80. Poor fresh up for a new yard in Listed grade. Much easier here. Cannot be left out.

First-up after four months ran last of 10 at Woodville on April 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Rareza carrying 56kg at $26.90. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at this track December 6 over 1400m defeating Gemma Flitz carrying 57kg at $9.20. Poor fresh up run. Triple winner second up. He has won three of five course starts.

Most recently 4th of 10 at Riverton on April 21 over 1200m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind On Song carrying 56.5kg at $5.60. The run before that 3rd of 11 at Riverton on April 19 over 1400m, in the wet; 0.7 len behind Go Lotte carrying 52kg at $9.10. Trifecta and first four chance. Good course record. Rider atop has won three times on her.

First-up 3rd of 13 at Riccarton Park on March 22 over 1200m, slow going 1.3 len behind Toa Haka carrying 54kg at $14.50. Last start 3rd of 13 at Riccarton Park on April 12 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Vanderdonk with 54.5kg at $10.40. Two good thirds so far this time in. Wide draw. Dual winner here.

Most recently 6th of 10 at Riverton on April 21 over 1600m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Reprobate with 57kg at $7.40. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Ashburton April 3 over 1400m in soft going defeating Infernape with 58kg at $7.60. Not too bad at last start in this grade. Winning 2kg claimer atop. Will be at overs.

First-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Ashburton on April 3 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Verdian carrying 60kg at $7.80. Second run from a spell came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Ashburton April 16 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Town Belt carrying 60kg at $4.70. Class riser. Dual winner here. Is not entirely out of this.

Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Riccarton Park February 19 over 2000m, soft track; 20 len behind Family Ties carrying 56.5kg at $10.60. When resuming last campaign fourth of 16 at Riccarton Park Rating 65 April 20 2024 over 1400m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Contemplation Bay with 56kg at $54.40. Course winner. Has won on dry and wet. Not totally out of this.

First-up after eight months 2nd of 10 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1200m, slow going neck behind Penvose Lad carrying 55.5kg at $10. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Matamata on April 26 2024 over 1200m, on heavy track; 13 len behind City Girl carrying 55.5kg at $12.80. Close second fresh up. Both of her wins have come here. Can go one better in this.

Last start 12th of 14 at Riccarton Park on April 12 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Third Decree carrying 53kg at $73.40. Before that 4th of 10 at Ashburton on April 3 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Chapinteel carrying 55.5kg at $11.50. Multiple class dropper. Wide draw. Sure to be at overs.

Finished off last campaign by nose Ascot Park February 15 over 1400m slow track defeating Claudius Maximuss with 57kg at $12.60. Previously first up; second last of 14 at Riccarton Park November 16 over 1400m, soft track; 12 len behind Funfetti carrying 59kg at $17.10. Live on a hattrick. Class riser. Course proven.

Most recently 8th of 15 at Riccarton Park on April 26 over 1000m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Penvose Lad with 55.5kg at $5.60. The start before that won by a long-neck at Trentham March 22 over 1200m in soft going defeating Massive Prince carrying 58kg at $4.40. Drawn wide. A 3kg claim helps matters. Not out of this at overs.

At the latest run second last of 7 at this track on May 3 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Spartan with 55kg at $3.50. The start before that 6th of 10 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Penvose Lad carrying 54kg at $5.20. Super course record. Well drawn. Trifecta and first four chance.

Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Riccarton Park February 19 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Kabugee with 55.5kg at $21.80. Previously first up; fifth of 14 at this track July 28 2023 over 1200m, 2 len behind More Than Words with 56.5kg at $16.30. Has won fresh up. Triple track placegetter. Drawn wide here.

Last start 4th of 13 at Riccarton Park on April 12 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Vanderdonk with 54kg at $8.20. Before that 6th of 13 at Riccarton Park on March 22 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Toa Haka carrying 54kg at $11.80. Very close up at last start. Ace draw. Quinella and trifecta chance.

Dual acceptor. Resuming 7th of 15 at Riccarton Park on April 26 over 1000m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Penvose Lad with 55kg at $38.90. Second run from a spell 2nd in a small field at this track on May 3 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Moon Money with 59.5kg at $3.20. Good run second up. Wide draw. Super course record. Not out of this.

Dual acceptor. Resuming 5th of 15 at Riccarton Park on March 22 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Eastandwest with 59.5kg at $26.10. Last start 6th of 15 at Riccarton Park on April 12 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Knowledge Is Power with 59.5kg at $21.10. Two sound enough runs so far this time in. Triple course winner. A placing or the first four is possible.