Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

Third-up today. Not raced for 49 days. First-up 11th of 13 at Wanganui on May 31 over 1200m, in the wet; 8 len behind Magawa with 56.5kg at $15.30. Second run from a spell set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at Wanganui on June 14 over 1340m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Ma Te Wa with 55kg at $15.80. Rates highly. Top chance.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 3rd of 11 at this track on June 21 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Ka Ying Lucky with 57.5kg at $13.40. Second-up second last of 14 at Oamaru on July 20 over 1200m, on heavy track; 13 len behind Magnastar carrying 57.5kg at $17.20. Strong contender on best form.

Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently won by a nose at Ashburton July 3 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Speed Dial with 58.5kg at $7.40. The start before that 5th of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on June 26 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Phazed with 58.5kg at $4.30. Sure to go close.

Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last campaign 12th of 18 at this track April 12 over 1600m, 6 len behind Bella Luce carrying 58.5kg at $27.70. On debut fifth of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse December 28 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind An Morrighan with 57kg at $30.50. Improver with plenty of appeal.

Resumes. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at Riverton May 9 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Where's Wally carrying 54kg at $3.30. First up last campaign fourth of 10 at Gore October 23 over 1200m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Neptune with 54kg at $16.30. Has plenty of scope for improvement this time in work.

Most recently 5th of 14 at Oamaru on July 20 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Magnastar carrying 54kg at $19.60. The run before that 2nd of 13 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 9 over 1200m, nose behind Elusive Impact carrying 54kg at $5.30. Terrific chance to return to form.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Te Aroha on June 22 over 1150m, in the wet; 2 len behind Kaimai Queen carrying 57kg at $4.20. Last start 7th of 9 at Ruakaka on July 12 over 1200m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Reptak carrying 54kg at $9.40. Has ability and is among the better hopes.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 6th of 13 at Oamaru on June 15 over 1200m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Magnastar with 57.5kg at $12.50. Second-up 11th of 14 at Oamaru on July 20 over 1200m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Candle with 54.5kg at $125.80. Needs to improve sharply.

Last start ran last in a small field at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 9 over 1400m, 19 len behind Queen Of Naples carrying 57kg at $27.70. The race before that 10th of 14 at this track on June 21 over 1400m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Highland Fling carrying 59kg at $20.70. Well placed so worth another chance.

Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 14 at Oamaru on July 20 over 1200m, in the wet; 4 len behind Magnastar with 56.5kg at $14.80. The start before that came from midfield; 4th of 14 at this track on June 21 over 1400m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Highland Fling carrying 54kg at $6.30. Can hit the frame with the right run.

Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Most recently got back early 7th of 11 at this track on June 21 over 1000m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Ka Ying Lucky carrying 57kg at $19.30. The start before that 6th of 13 at Ellerslie on May 7 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Stage Three carrying 58kg at $12.40. Don't dismiss.

Returns from a 30-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 12 at Ashburton on July 3 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Express Coup with 54kg at $27.70. The race before that 3rd of 13 at Oamaru on June 15 over 1200m, in the wet; 5 len behind Magnastar carrying 56.5kg at $5.20. Not keen on his chances.

Second run back. Comes off a 48-day let-up. First-up after two months 11th of 13 at Oamaru on June 15 over 1200m, on heavy track; 17 len behind Magnastar carrying 55kg at $22.60. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Wingatui on November 5 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Loose Sally carrying 56.5kg at $11. Outclassed.

Returns from a 30-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 11 at Ashburton on July 3 over 1200m, in the wet; 5 len behind Lady Bankside with 54.5kg at $30.40. The run before that second last of 9 at Phar Lap Racecourse on June 10 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind He's Tunza Grunt carrying 54kg at $34. Happy to overlook.

Most recently 4th of 9 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 24 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Second Chance with 55kg at $12.90. Before that 10th of 14 at Oamaru on July 20 over 1400m, in the wet; 9 len behind Where's Wally with 54kg at $46.20. Prepared to risk.