Races ORP Phar Lap R/Way - NZ

At debut, 2nd of 13 at Riverton on May 9 over 1200m, on heavy track; 0.8 len behind Return Flight carrying 58.5kg at $23.40. Last start 3rd of 12 at Wingatui on May 23 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind De Russian Rocket with 58.5kg at $5.90. Good placings in both start so far. Wide gate. Top tier chance still.

At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Wingatui on May 23 over 1400m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Jessie Jay carrying 58.5kg at $11.70. The run before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 9 at Ascot Park on May 11 over 1600m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Wickham carrying 58.5kg at $32.10. Placed in last two starts. On pacer. Wet footing suits him.

Finished off last campaign third of 14 at Wingatui March 28 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Afire with 58kg at $4.50. On debut fourth of 9 at Taupo December 30 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Mid Ocean with 57.5kg at $7.70. Good placings in last two starts for a new yard then got spelled. Wide gate. Likes wet tracks.

First-up after a year 6th of 10 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 29 over 1200m, 6 len behind Miss Starlight carrying 56.5kg at $8.60. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Te Aroha on June 3 2024 over 1400m, in the wet; 4 len behind Flying Gib with 58.5kg at $6.80. Improver on fresh up run for a new yard. Drawn wide. Win chance here.

Last start 10th of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 1 over 1400m, 11 len behind Porcia Catonis carrying 55.5kg at $78.40. At only start last preparation second last of 11 at Ashburton on February 23 over 1200m, in the wet; 15 len behind Tembo carrying 58kg at $39.80. Trial winner last month. Has shown nothing so far. Be a tad tote wary.

First starter. Four-year-old gelding by Sweynesse out of Living The Dream. Unplaced in his only trial on May 20 at Ashburton over 1000m. Dam has left Island Surprise (1 win). Many here are better.

First-up after five months 3rd of 10 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1200m, slow going 0.6 len behind Gruffalo carrying 56.5kg at $20.70. Previously second-up ran last of 14 at this track on November 21 over 1200m, slow going 17 len behind Knowledge Is Power with 56.5kg at $91.30. Close third fresh up. The mare may go on with it.

At the latest run 10th of 12 at Ascot Park on May 11 over 1200m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Wellaintshe with 52.5kg at $7.10. The race before that 4th of 13 at Riverton on May 9 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Return Flight with 52.5kg at $12.50. Shocker at last start. Better than her record suggests. Drawn wide.

Only had one start last preparation ran last of 13 at Ashburton on March 13 over 1200m, on a wet track; 15 len behind Manali with 56.5kg at $19.10. First up last campaign second last of 12 at this track on June 11 2023 over 1200m, 8 len behind Bracero carrying 56.5kg at $28.50. Three times placed. Has been poor for ages.

First starter by Time Test out of Angel Child. Ran third in an Ashburton trial over 1000m on May 20. Dam has left two multiple winning foals with Kronenbourg (8 wins) the most prolific. She has drawn well.

First starter. Five-year-old mare by Charm Spirit out of Oyster Island. At only trial was fourth of five runners at Ashburton over 1000m. Dam has left the full sister Miradello (1 win). Wide barrier draw.

Jumped at big odds at debut, raced on the pace before fading 8th of 11 at Wingatui on May 23 over 1400m, on a wet track; 16 len behind Jessie Jay with 52.5kg at $39.40. Drawn wide. Several here are better.

Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at this track November 21 over 1200m, soft track; 12 len behind Pivotal Ten carrying 54.5kg at $44.30. On debut second last of 12 at Ashburton October 20 over 1300m, 9 len behind Lilly carrying 55kg at $50.50. Resumes for a new yard. Trial placed last month. Bred to be showing more.

First starter by El Doute out of Name Of The Stars. Third on May 20 at Ashburton at her only trial. Barrier an advantage. Keep an eye on the tote.

Dual acceptor. Most recently ran last of 11 at Wingatui on May 23 over 1400m, on a wet track; 43 len behind Jessie Jay carrying 56.5kg at $13.90. The start before that 7th of 12 at Ascot Park on May 11 over 1200m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Wellaintshe carrying 58.5kg at $17.90. Will need to do a bit more.

Dual acceptor. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at Pukekohe November 7 over 2100m, 6 len behind Ramblin' Rose carrying 54.5kg at $33.20. Previously first up; eighth of 11 at Arawa Park July 3 over 1215m, in the wet; 4 len behind Cardinal Queen with 55.5kg at $15.90. New stable now. One of her two placings came when fresh up. Both placings left-handed.

Dual acceptor. Most recently ran last of 12 at Wingatui on May 23 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind De Russian Rocket carrying 56.5kg at $111. The start before that second last of 12 at Ascot Park on May 11 over 1200m, on heavy track; 13 len behind Wellaintshe carrying 56.5kg at $48. Best run came at debut. Many here are superior.