Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

Racing well recently. Last start 3rd of 17 at this track on August 2 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 2.75 len behind Fablue with 59kg at $2.90. The race before that favourite; won by 2.5 len at Woodville July 13 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating Craftsman carrying 66kg at $2.20. Sure to measure up here.

At the latest run 6th of 17 at this track on August 2 over 1600m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Fablue carrying 58.5kg at $15.80. The race before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Oamaru on July 20 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Divine Spirit carrying 58kg at $8.90. Finds a suitable race and is expected to be in the finish.

Form hard to fault. Last start favourite; won by 0.8 len at Riccarton Park Synthetic July 24 over 2200m defeating Typsy with 58.5kg at $2.40. The run before that 3rd of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 9 over 2200m, 1.1 len behind High Pins carrying 58.5kg at $4.30. Will prove tough to stave off.

At the latest run 6th of 12 at Oamaru on July 20 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind I Hope I Never with 55kg at $11.50. The run before that 2nd of 14 at Ashburton on July 3 over 2200m, on heavy track; nose behind Cosmetic Virtue carrying 58.5kg at $11.10. Has been racing well. Can do much better this time.

Recent form sound. Most recently came from midfield; 2nd of 17 at this track on August 2 over 1600m, on heavy track; 1.3 len behind Fablue with 57kg at $5.60. The start before that 3rd of 14 at Oamaru on July 20 over 1600m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind Divine Spirit carrying 56.5kg at $4.90. Has ability and should run well.

Form hard to fault. Comes off a 37 day let-up. Last start 4th of 14 at Ashburton on July 3 over 2200m, on heavy track; 1.4 len behind Cosmetic Virtue with 58.5kg at $4.80. The run before that 2nd of 11 at this track on June 21 over 2000m, on heavy track; head behind Waihora Mist carrying 55.5kg at $6.40. Great chance to atone.

Most recently 4th of 17 at this track on August 2 over 1600m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Fablue carrying 58kg at $31.10. Before that 7th of 12 at Oamaru on July 20 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind I Hope I Never carrying 58.5kg at $11.20. In the mix.

Returns from a 37-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 14 at Ashburton on July 3 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Cosmetic Virtue with 55.5kg at $4.60. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at this track on June 21 over 2000m, on heavy track; 0.5 len behind Waihora Mist with 55kg at $3.10. Terrific chance to return to form.

Last start 2nd of 12 at Oamaru on July 20 over 2200m, on a wet track; long-neck behind I Hope I Never with 56.5kg at $9.40. The start before that 5th of 14 at Ashburton on July 3 over 2200m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Cosmetic Virtue carrying 57kg at $19.50. In the mix.

Most recently 7th of 17 at this track on August 2 over 1600m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Fablue carrying 55.5kg at $54.20. The race before that 8th of 14 at Oamaru on July 20 over 1200m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Magnastar with 54kg at $17.50. Not keen at all.

Last start rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 13 at this track on August 2 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 1.5 len behind Proserve carrying 54kg at $20.40. Before that 6th of 14 at Oamaru on July 20 over 1400m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Where's Wally carrying 54kg at $18.70. Going well and will be tough to stop.

Most recently 12th of 15 at this track on August 2 over 1200m, in the wet; 9 len behind Cypress carrying 54.5kg at $54.70. The run before that 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. Prepared to overlook.

Most recently won by a head at Riccarton Park Synthetic July 24 over 1600m defeating Forever Young carrying 56.5kg at $5.40. The run before that 3rd of 14 at Oamaru on July 20 over 1400m, on heavy track; 1.5 len behind Speed Dial carrying 56.5kg at $9.20. Has found form and should be in the mix.

At the latest run 5th of 17 at this track on August 2 over 1600m, in the wet; 5 len behind Fablue carrying 56kg at $30.60. The start before that 5th of 14 at Oamaru on July 20 over 1600m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Divine Spirit carrying 56kg at $18.30. Looking to others.

Most recently 11th of 17 at this track on August 2 over 1600m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Fablue carrying 54.5kg at $28.20. The start before that 12th of 14 at Oamaru on July 20 over 1200m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Magnastar with 55kg at $11.70. Fully tested in this line up.

At the latest run 15th of 17 at this track on August 2 over 1600m, on heavy track; 14 len behind Fablue with 56kg at $36.30. The race before that 11th of 13 at Oamaru on June 15 over 1600m, on a wet track; 12 len behind Irish Miss carrying 57kg at $14.30. Happy to risk.

Most recently 3rd of 12 at Oamaru on July 20 over 2200m, in the wet; 1.2 len behind I Hope I Never carrying 54.5kg at $13.50. Before that 9th of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 9 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Delmonico with 55kg at $26.70. Faces a tough assignment this time.

Comes off a 55 day let-up. Last start 8th of 13 at Oamaru on June 15 over 1600m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Irish Miss with 54kg at $26.80. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Phar Lap Racecourse on June 10 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 1.5 len behind Koyama with 54kg at $46.50. Will need to do a bit more.

Most recently 9th of 12 at Oamaru on July 20 over 2200m, on a wet track; 9 len behind I Hope I Never with 55kg at $8.20. Before that 5th of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on June 26 over 2200m, 4.5 len behind Tap Dancer with 57.5kg at $7.80. Looking to others.

Second run back. First-up after 11 months 4th of 13 at Woodville on July 13 over 1600m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Abandonment with 66kg at $29. Previously second-up 9th of 14 at Otaki on June 28 2024 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 17 len behind Lovehelen carrying 55.5kg at $7.80. Looks tested on the first up effort.

Dual acceptor. At the latest run second last of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 24 over 2200m, 4 len behind Devil In Disguise carrying 54kg at $16.50. The start before that 5th of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on June 26 over 2200m, 2.75 len behind Pirates 'N' Gold with 54kg at $25.60. Looking to others.