Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up ran on strong from last on the turn; finished third of 8 runners at Otaki on July 8 over 1600m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Swingit Our Way carrying 55.5kg at $24.10. Last start finished third of 10 starters at Woodville on July 13 over 3000m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Never Look Back with 73kg at $4.10. Fitter now and making headway every start. Best form over the jumps stacks up well.

Last run finished fifth of 10 starters at Woodville on July 13 over 3000m, in the wet; 10 len behind Never Look Back with 68kg at $13.20. Start before won by a head Te Aroha on June 22 over 3100m on heavy track defeating Invisible Spirit carrying 67kg at $8.20 in a jumps. Sure to improve again. No surprise to see him back in form.

Last run finished second of 10 starters at Woodville on July 13 over 3000m, on rain affected going; 0.8 len behind Never Look Back with 67kg at $4.30. The start before that; made some head-way from midfield; finished third in a small field at Otaki on July 8 over 2200m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Pride Of Aspen carrying 60kg at $12.40. Continues to make headway. A big run is on the cards.

Useful type. Last run came from midfield; finished ninth of 12 runners at Arawa Park on July 19 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Opera Belle with 56kg at $7.80. The run before won by 5 len Te Rapa on June 14 over 3200m in the wet defeating Verry Flash with 66kg at $4.30 in a jumps. Back in a far more suitable contest today.

Useful type. Last start won by 0.8 len Woodville on July 13 over 3000m on heavy track defeating Happy Star with 66kg at $7.70 in a jumps. Race before finished fifth of 10 starters at Te Rapa on June 14 over 3200m, on a wet track; 20 len behind Dictation carrying 66kg at $11.90. Right in the mix on current form.

Useful gelding. Last run finished ninth of 14 starters at Otaki on July 26 over 2100m, in the wet; 12 len behind King Khan with 56kg at $25.50. The run before made ground from midfield; finished third of 10 starters at Woodville on July 13 over 2100m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Grand Prospect carrying 67.5kg at $5.80. Had a run on the flat last week, and is not out of this.

Useful type. Last run finished fourth of 10 starters at Woodville on July 13 over 3000m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Never Look Back with 66kg at $23. Race before finished sixth of 10 starters at Trentham on June 28 over 3200m, in the wet; 28 len behind Billy Boy carrying 66kg at $22.60. Is always capable of running into a top 4 spot.

Recent form hard to fault. Last start won by 5 len Woodville on July 13 over 3000m on heavy going defeating Captains Run with 68kg at $1.40 in a jumps. The run before finished second of 10 runners at Trentham on June 28 over 2500m, in the wet; a nose behind Our Daymo with 69kg at $1.60. Go close. In the mix on current form.