Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

Racing second-up today. Last start 2nd of 9 at this track on July 24 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Second Chance with 59kg at $3.70. At only start last preparation second last of 9 at Waverley on April 4 over 1100m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Lucullan carrying 57.5kg at $15.80. Fitter and is a leading contender.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resumes off a 46 day letup. First-up 3rd of 14 at Wingatui on June 1 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind De Russian Rocket with 58.5kg at $15.60. Last start ran last of 14 at Riccarton Park on June 21 over 1400m, on heavy track; 29 len behind Highland Fling carrying 59kg at $12.10. Rough each way hope.

Second run back. First-up after three months 6th of 9 at this track on July 24 over 1200m, 5 len behind Second Chance carrying 57kg at $31.90. Previously second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.0 len at Riccarton Park March 5 over 1400m in the wet defeating Montauk carrying 58.5kg at $13.20. Will need to do a bit more.

Last start 7th of 9 at this track on July 24 over 1200m, 6 len behind Second Chance carrying 59kg at $13.90. The start before that ran last of 14 at this track on June 26 over 1600m, 8 len behind Epilogue with 57.5kg at $45.30. A form reversal is expected.

Most recently second last of 14 at Oamaru on July 20 over 1600m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Divine Spirit carrying 54.5kg at $11.50. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 13 at this track on July 9 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Hey Now with 56.5kg at $26.20. Certainly worth another chance.

Racing well recently. Most recently set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 13 at this track on July 9 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Hey Now with 55kg at $7. The race before that 4th of 11 at Riccarton Park on June 21 over 1000m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Ka Ying Lucky with 53kg at $10.90. One of the many each way hopes.

Dual acceptor. Last start ran last of 9 at this track on July 24 over 1200m, 6 len behind Second Chance carrying 56.5kg at $6.40. The race before that 5th of 13 at this track on July 9 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Elusive Impact with 54kg at $19.90. Draws out again but is capable of a bold run.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 11 at this track on June 26 over 1200m, 11 len behind Holdem carrying 56.5kg at $9. Last start second last of 9 at this track on July 24 over 1200m, 6 len behind Second Chance carrying 55kg at $14. Has ability and cannot be underestimated.

Last start 3rd of 12 at this track on July 24 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Tap 'N' Go with 54kg at $13.30. The start before that 5th of 11 at this track on June 26 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Holdem carrying 54kg at $22.20. Best form measures up favourably so worth considering.

Most recently 5th of 9 at Hawera on July 15 over 1400m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Lady Performer with 54.5kg at $4.40. The race before that 7th of 11 at Trentham on June 28 over 1600m, on a wet track; 19 len behind Freebelle carrying 55kg at $4.90. Has ability and can do much better.

Dual acceptor. Last start 6th of 12 at this track on July 24 over 2200m, 2.5 len behind Devil In Disguise with 52kg at $33.60. The start before that eased back early on 9th of 13 at this track on July 9 over 1400m, 4 len behind Hey Now with 52kg at $29.70. Likely to find this out of reach.

At the latest run second last of 12 at Oamaru on July 20 over 2200m, on heavy track; 38 len behind I Hope I Never carrying 52kg at $28.40. The race before that 5th of 9 at this track on July 9 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Zoulander with 52kg at $121.60. Unlikely to threaten.