Races ORP Phar Lap R/Way - NZ

Third-up today. Resuming second last of 12 at Riverton on May 9 over 1400m, on a wet track; 33 len behind Deciphering Me carrying 58.5kg at $22.50. Last start 3rd of 10 at Wingatui on May 23 over 1600m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Southern Country carrying 58.5kg at $25.80. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest.

First-up 6th of 14 at Riverton on April 21 over 1200m, on a wet track; 9 len behind The Tattler with 55kg at $48.20. Last start 5th of 12 at Riverton on May 9 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 13 len behind Deciphering Me with 55.5kg at $21.70. Poor so far this time in for a new yard. Looking elsewhere.

First starter by Verdi out of Istatadlate. Twice trialled for one third. Too many here are superior.

First-up after eight months 8th of 10 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 3 over 1200m, 10 len behind Pogacar with 58.5kg at $42.60. Previously second-up 11th of 14 at Ashburton on July 4 over 1400m, on heavy track; 13 len behind Drake's Drum carrying 56.5kg at $10.80. Poor so far. Better drawn this time.

Finished off last preparation tenth of 13 at Pukekohe October 16 over 1600m, soft track; 6 len behind Procella with 58.5kg at $14.80. On debut ran last of 13 at Matamata 3yo Mdn-Sw February 7 2024 over 1600m, 23 len behind Qali Al Farrasha with 57.5kg at $84.30. Fresh up for a new yard. Well drawn. Can pay a dividend here.

At debut, 4th of 13 at Wanganui on April 27 over 1350m, 3.5 len behind The Nomad carrying 56kg at $14.40. Last start 2nd of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 15 over 1600m, nose behind Avoriaz carrying 56.5kg at $2.90. Just beaten at last start. Ready to win.

Last start 4th of 9 at Ascot Park on May 11 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Wickham carrying 52.5kg at $3.70. The run before that 3rd of 12 at Riverton on May 9 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Orepuki Gem with 52.5kg at $8.20. Racing well this time in. Wide draw. Still a place and first four chance.

Most recently 4th of 10 at Wingatui on May 23 over 1600m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Southern Country carrying 56.5kg at $13. The start before that 5th of 9 at Ascot Park on May 11 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Wickham with 56.5kg at $5.90. Five times placed and one of those came here. She can cope on dry and wet.

Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at Riccarton Park November 13 over 2000m, 7 len behind Fine Proposition carrying 56.5kg at $21.40. Previously first up; fifth of 14 at Oamaru June 20 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Secret Wish with 53.5kg at $12.70. Fresh up. Two of her three placings came here. Wide draw. One for overs.

First-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Princess Teresa carrying 57kg at $14.30. Second run from a spell 4th of 10 at Ascot Park on May 11 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Chupalla carrying 53.5kg at $14.20. Not too bad so far this time in. Drawn awkwardly. Chance to pay a dividend or be first four.

At the latest run faded in the straight 8th of 10 at Ellerslie Mdn Sw on April 9 over 2200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Roctave carrying 56.5kg at $13.60. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Tauranga on March 30 over 2100m, 3 len behind Lucan carrying 56.5kg at $24.10. New stable now. Drawn out. Place and first four hope.

Resuming 9th of 13 at Riverton on May 9 over 1200m, in the wet; 14 len behind Return Flight carrying 54.5kg at $2.60. Second run from a spell 5th of 11 at Wingatui on May 23 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Jessie Jay with 54.5kg at $5.20. Better at last start. Chance to pay a dividend or be first four drawn the ace.

First-up after four months 8th of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 1 over 1400m, 9 len behind Porcia Catonis carrying 52kg at $30.60. Previously second-up 7th of 13 at Ashburton on November 3 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Criteria with 55.5kg at $25.60. Improver on fresh up run for a new yard. Sly one.

Jumped at big odds at debut, 9th of 12 at Wingatui on May 23 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind De Russian Rocket carrying 52.5kg at $47.90. Improver but will still be paying well. The rise to a Mile ideal.

Dual acceptor. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Ashburton October 20 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Full Moon Fever carrying 56.5kg at $57.30. Previously first up; ninth of 14 at Oamaru July 21 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Fakeittillumakeit with 53.5kg at $49.60. New stable fresh up. Wide draw. Not liked.

Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at Omoto January 5 over 1100m, soft track; 19 len behind Trauma carrying 57kg at $25.10. First up last campaign 11th of 13 at Ashburton December 18 over 1200m, 8 len behind Lillian carrying 55.5kg at $66.70. Poor in all his runs so far. Drawn out. Not liked.

Not seen since she finished last of 8 at Riccarton Park Synthetic May 31 2024 over 2200m, 35 len behind Pearl Opulence with 56.5kg at $85. On debut ran last of 14 at Riccarton Park March 7 2024 over 1200m, 18 len behind Lifestyle with 52kg at $81.30. Poor in all her runs so far. Wide draw. Cannot have.

Dual acceptor. Most recently 7th of 11 at Wingatui on June 1 over 1300m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Interlagos carrying 54.5kg at $90.70. The start before that 8th of 12 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Bandrossan with 56.5kg at $86.90. Capable of much better performance.