Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

Resuming after a spell of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second of 15 at this track April 12 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Knowledge Is Power carrying 58.5kg at $4.90. First up last campaign seventh of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse November 21 over 1200m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Knowledge Is Power carrying 57kg at $2.20. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign.

At the latest run ran last of 9 at this track on August 9 over 1200m, in the wet; 27 len behind Cypress carrying 53kg at $12.70. The race before that ran last in a small field at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 24 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Gemma Flitz with 56kg at $4.80. Not keen on his chances.

Most recently 9th of 13 at this track on August 9 over 1400m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Sacred Rose carrying 54kg at $6.40. The run before that 2nd of 15 at this track on August 2 over 1200m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Cypress carrying 53.5kg at $13.40. Has ability and is a solid top-three hope.

Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd of 8 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 21 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Thats Charming carrying 54.5kg at $2.10. The race before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 6 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Givealittle with 57.5kg at $3.20. Terrific chance to find winning form.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming won by 1.0 len at Oamaru July 20 over 1200m in the wet defeating Tranquil Eyes with 56.5kg at $19.50. Last start 4th of 14 at Oamaru on August 15 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Quartz Queen with 57.5kg at $10.20. Can figure in the finish again.

Form hard to fault. Last start won by 1.75 len at Oamaru August 15 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Abit Sassy carrying 54.5kg at $6.40. The race before that 4th of 15 at this track on August 2 over 1200m, in the wet; 4 len behind Cypress carrying 54kg at $55.60. Back in form and is definitely worth including.

Resuming after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at Ascot Park February 15 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind The Good Shepherd carrying 52kg at $50.70. Previously first up; ninth of 11 at Ascot Park October 8 2023 over 1400m, on heavy track; 24 len behind William John with 58.5kg at $68.80. Will improve on whatever he does in this.

Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at this track in the LR Welcome Stakes April 12 over 1000m, 7 len behind Bona Sforza carrying 55kg at $5.50. On debut second in a small field at this track January 25 over 800m, a head behind Zelia with 54kg at $2.20. Looks all set for a bright return.

First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at Phar Lap Racecourse June 10 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind He's Tunza Grunt carrying 51kg at $37.60. Previously first up; third of 11 at Ascot Park April 2 2023 over 1200m, in the wet; 5 len behind Amaterasu with 55.5kg at $20.20. Will need this hitout.