Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at Ashburton February 23 over 1200m, on heavy track; 22 len behind La Dulcin'ee with 58.5kg at $9.60. First up last campaign fourth of 14 at Otaki November 28 over 1200m, soft track; 4 len behind Ballon D'or carrying 58.5kg at $24.30. Fresh up at second run for a new yard. Has been placed in this state. Wide draw.

Most recently 3rd of 14 at this track on May 1 over 1400m, long-neck behind Porcia Catonis with 58.5kg at $3. The start before that 3rd of 15 at Riccarton Park on April 12 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Mystic Ocean carrying 58.5kg at $17.70. Good placings at his last two starts including once here. Wide draw. Can cope.

Finished off last campaign eighth of 13 at Riccarton Park February 19 over 1600m, soft track; 7 len behind Perfect California with 58kg at $3.90. On debut second last of 11 at Matamata December 20 over 1200m, 7 len behind Tardelli carrying 57kg at $28. Fresh up. Trial fifth earlier this month on Synthetic. Drawn wide again but can cope. One to beat.

Resuming 7th of 15 at Riccarton Park on April 12 over 1200m, 6 len behind Mystic Ocean carrying 58kg at $17.20. Second-up 6th of 10 at this track on May 3 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Pogacar with 58.5kg at $11. Improver after two runs this time in. Has been placed once when third up. Rider from that day is on here. Not out of this.

Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at this track September 11 over 1400m, 3 len behind Cheyenne Bodie carrying 58.5kg at $7.10. When resuming last campaign sixth of 9 at this track June 27 over 1200m, 7 len behind Elusive Impact carrying 58.5kg at $21. Fresh up. Trial winner easily here earlier this month. Has been course placed.

Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at Riccarton Park January 15 over 1600m, soft track; 4 len behind Peekay carrying 58.5kg at $14. First up last campaign second of 9 at this track July 26 over 1200m, a nose behind La Cerveza carrying 58.5kg at $34. Seven times placed. Has been once placed fresh up.

Michael & Matthew Pitman trained three-year-old gelding lining up for first race start. Won a recent Riccarton Park Synthetic trial. Wide barrier will make his chances harder. Cannot be underestimated.

Resuming after a break; only one run when ran last of 13 at Ashburton on December 18 over 1200m, 10 len behind Lillian carrying 57.5kg at $29.30. Trial winner here before debut. Trial placed since. Will be at overs.

Facing the starter for the first time. Four-year-old gelding by Thunder Down Under out of Louanne. Unplaced in only trial. Wide draw. Looking elsewhere.

First starter by Dalghar out of Dalezinga. Has had two trials for a third and a fourth and both came on the Synthetic. Well drawn here.

Resuming 5th of 14 at Trentham on April 12 over 1000m, slow going 3 len behind Sharp Enough with 56kg at $5.10. Second run from a spell 2nd of 10 at this track on May 3 over 1200m, head behind Pogacar with 56.5kg at $2.70. Just beaten here at last start. Stablemate of the top pick. Quinella and trifecta chance.

Last start 3rd of 10 at this track on May 3 over 1200m, long-neck behind Pogacar with 56.5kg at $6.80. The run before that 3rd of 10 at Ashburton on April 3 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Sarissa carrying 56.5kg at $1.90. Has raced well in all her runs this time in. Ace draw. Trifecta and first four must.

First-up 4th of 10 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1200m, slow going 1.4 len behind Gruffalo with 56kg at $3.50. Second-up 5th of 10 at this track on May 3 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Pogacar carrying 56.5kg at $13.40. She has run well in both starts this time in. The filly can handle all types of footing. Drawn out. Trifecta and first four chance here.

Was at very long odds at debut, 11th of 14 at Riccarton Park on April 26 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 17 len behind Canasta carrying 53.5kg at $69.90. Poor at debut. Looking at most of the others here.

Most recently 6th of 15 at Riccarton Park on April 12 over 1200m, 5 len behind Mystic Ocean with 55kg at $35.90. The run before that 6th of 9 at Riccarton Park on March 5 over 1400m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Manzappeal with 58kg at $17.80. Twice placed. Well drawn here. Is one for overs.

First-up after four months sat on the speed throughout before fading 10th of 14 at Riccarton Park on April 26 over 1400m, on heavy track; 14 len behind Canasta carrying 52.5kg at $20.30. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Ruakaka on January 7 over 1200m, 15 len behind Perfect Dividends carrying 53kg at $23.10. Poor fresh up for a new yard. Wide draw. Not liked.

Resuming second last of 10 at Riccarton Park on March 5 over 1200m, on heavy track; 13 len behind Hooray For Harry carrying 58.5kg at $24.60. Second-up second last of 10 at Ashburton on April 3 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Sarissa with 58.5kg at $52.10. Three times placed. Two of them have come here. Not out of this at overs.

Finished off last campaign second last of 16 at Riccarton Park February 19 over 2000m, soft track; 21 len behind California Gold with 56.5kg at $51.80. First up last campaign seventh of 13 at Ashburton November 3 over 1200m, 7 len behind Tempest with 56.5kg at $56.30. Has gone the odd fair race. Otherwise she is disappointing. Wide draw here.

Last run 10th of 14 at this track on May 1 over 1400m, 11 len behind Porcia Catonis with 55.5kg at $78.40. At only start last preparation second last of 11 at Ashburton on February 23 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 15 len behind Tembo with 58kg at $39.80. Poor in all of his runs so far. Drawn out. Rank outsider.