Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

Returns from a 31-day let-up. Most recently 10th of 13 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 9 over 1400m, 5 len behind Hey Now carrying 57kg at $9.80. The start before that came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at this track June 21 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Shooting Stride carrying 55kg at $25. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.

Last start 5th of 15 at this track on August 2 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Cypress carrying 58.5kg at $14.40. The race before that won by a nose at Ashburton July 3 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Speed Dial carrying 58.5kg at $7.40. Finds a nice race this time and is right in contention.

Second-up. First-up after two months 4th of 14 at Oamaru on July 20 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Magnastar carrying 58kg at $4.60. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Trentham on May 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Coulthard carrying 53kg at $4.50. Fitter and looks set to improve sharply.

Last start 2nd of 15 at this track on August 2 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Cypress carrying 53.5kg at $13.40. The run before that 5th of 14 at Oamaru on July 20 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Magnastar carrying 54kg at $19.60. Sure to measure up.

Second run back. First-up after three months 11th of 15 at this track on August 2 over 1200m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Cypress with 55kg at $8.30. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Wingatui on November 5 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Loose Sally carrying 54kg at $9.80. Expect a far better result this time.

Most recently 6th of 15 at this track on August 2 over 1200m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Cypress with 57.5kg at $7.60. The start before that 7th of 9 at Ruakaka on July 12 over 1200m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Reptak with 54kg at $9.40. Hard to beat on her best form.

Second run back. First-up after three months 6th of 9 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 24 over 1200m, 5 len behind Second Chance with 57kg at $31.90. Previously second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.0 len at this track March 5 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Montauk with 58.5kg at $13.20. Not keen on his chances.

Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 14 at Wingatui June 1 over 1400m, on heavy track; 25 len behind Radiant Reach carrying 57.5kg at $32.80. When resuming last campaign fourth of 10 at Gore March 9 over 1335m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Motiontime with 54kg at $32.20. Among the chances.

Most recently 8th of 15 at this track on August 2 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Cypress with 54.5kg at $36.40. The start before that got back early 7th of 11 at this track on June 21 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Ka Ying Lucky with 57kg at $19.30. Not keen.

Third-up today. Resumes off a 49 day letup. Resuming ran last of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on June 10 over 1600m, on a wet track; 15 len behind Iffin Doubt Dance carrying 56kg at $15.70. Last start 6th of 14 at this track on June 21 over 1400m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Highland Fling carrying 55.5kg at $25.30. Rates highly and is worth including.

Returns from a 52-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 18 over 2000m, 10 len behind Whosaid with 56kg at $37.30. The run before that 7th of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 4 over 2000m, 11 len behind Just A Karin with 58kg at $8.90. Will be doing best work late.

Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on June 26 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Holdem carrying 55kg at $55.90. Second run from a spell raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 24 over 1400m, 6 len behind Tap 'N' Go with 55kg at $49.50. Will need to improve sharply on recent form.

Dual acceptor. Most recently second last of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 24 over 2200m, 4 len behind Devil In Disguise with 54kg at $16.50. 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. Expect she will make amends.

Back from a long spell. Finished off last preparation ran last of 12 at Happy Valley on November 13 over 1650m, 11 len behind Happy Daily carrying 56.5kg at $171. First up last campaign second last of 11 at Sha Tin on May 19 2024 over 1200m, 14 len behind The Winnabe with 59.5kg at $82. Prefer later on.