Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

Finished off last campaign fifth of 11 at Te Aroha June 3 over 1400m, in the wet; 4 len behind Flying Gib with 58.5kg at $6.80. On debut third of 12 at Cambridge Synthetic May 15 2024 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Keegan with 58.5kg at $16.90. New stable now. Can win this wide draw and all.

Last start 4th of 14 at this track on May 15 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Holdem carrying 58.5kg at $30.90. The start before that 6th of 15 at Riccarton Park on April 12 over 1200m, 5 len behind Mystic Ocean carrying 55kg at $35.90. Good run here at last start. Trifecta and first four chance.

Michael & Matthew Pitman trained three-year-old gelding lining up for first race start. Won a recent Riccarton Park Synthetic trial. Tote will tell you. In the mix.

Only had one start last preparation 9th of 14 at Wingatui on March 16 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Ali Nel with 58.5kg at $10.60. When resuming last campaign 3rd of 14 at Wingatui Mdn-Sw on October 19 2023 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Mattric with 58.5kg at $24.60. Fresh up. Twice placed and both came on Good footing. Many here are better.

First-up second last of 10 at Riccarton Park on March 5 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 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, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Sarissa carrying 58.5kg at $52.10. Better at last start. Wide draw. Twice course placed.

Dual acceptor. Finished off last campaign fifth of 15 at Riccarton Park February 19 over 1400m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Flat Stanley carrying 56kg at $4.60. On debut second of 13 at Ashburton December 18 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Second Chance carrying 54kg at $4.50. Twice trialled so ready to go fresh up plus the first one came here. Well drawn. Has placed before in this state. Each-way.

At the latest run 12th of 14 at this track on May 15 over 1200m, 10 len behind Holdem carrying 56.5kg at $2.70. Before that 2nd of 10 at this track on May 3 over 1200m, head behind Pogacar with 56.5kg at $2.70. Poor at her last start. Close second here at prior run. Her best is good enough.

Three-year-old filly making debut by Pride Of Dubai out of Lavenham. Has had three trials for a win and two placings. Well drawn so not out of this at all.

Dual acceptor. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Omoto January 5 over 1500m, soft track; 13 len behind Bernardo carrying 55kg at $18.80. Previously first up; second last of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse December 28 over 1200m, 5 len behind An Morrighan with 55kg at $28.10. Fresh up. Has been poor so far. Looking elsewhere.

Last start 12th of 14 at this track on May 1 over 1400m, 17 len behind Porcia Catonis with 54.5kg at $124.80. Before that 10th of 13 at Ashburton on March 13 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Manali carrying 56kg at $39.10. Poor in all of her runs. Cannot possibly have here.

Two-year-old filly making debut by Sweynesse out of Firelight. Has had three trials for a win and two seconds (one came here). Dam has left five winning foals with Zac Ace (6 wins) the most prolific. Wide gate.

At debut, ran last of 11 at Riccarton Park in the LR Welcome Stakes on April 12 over 1000m, 9 len behind Bona Sforza carrying 55kg at $16.60. Second-up second last of 8 at this track in LR on May 3 over 1200m, 15 len behind Lucy In The Sky with 55kg at $31.50. She is a multiple class dropper in this. Looks a sly one.