Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

Gelding back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation third of 18 at this track April 12 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Bella Luce carrying 59.5kg at $8.20. When resuming last campaign fifth of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse November 21 over 1200m, soft track; 4 len behind Knowledge Is Power carrying 58.5kg at $26.50. Expect a bold showing.

First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 18 at Trentham in the G2 Well Gns March 22 over 1400m, soft track; 8 len behind Vegas Queen carrying 57kg at $49.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.25 len Wingatui January 18 over 1200m defeating Discretion Rules with 54kg at $3.60. Will need this hitout.

Resuming after a spell of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign third of 16 at this track April 26 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Victorian Charm carrying 57kg at $25.30. First up last campaign failed to finish at Ashburton April 16 over 1400m. Is not the worst.

Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 13 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 6 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Bellutta with 53.5kg at $10.40. The start before that 6th of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 24 over 1400m, 4 len behind Tap 'N' Go carrying 58kg at $2.10. Sure to be in the thick of things again.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 11th of 15 at this track on August 2 over 1200m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Cypress carrying 55kg at $8.30. Second run from a spell sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 13 at this track on August 9 over 1400m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Sacred Rose with 57.5kg at $8.40. Cannot be disregarded.

Second-up. First-up after nine months 3rd of 14 at Oamaru on August 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Quartz Queen with 57.5kg at $7.60. Previously second-up 9th of 13 at this track on August 31 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Kabugee carrying 59kg at $13. Fitter and worth following up.

Third-up today. First-up 7th of 15 at this track on August 2 over 1200m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Cypress with 58.5kg at $15.60. Last start second last of 14 at Oamaru on August 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Quartz Queen carrying 55kg at $10.90. Needs to do more. Needs to do better.

Is first-up after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation seventh of 16 at this track in the LR Warstep Stakes April 26 over 2000m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Loose Sally carrying 56.5kg at $43.20. When resuming last campaign second of 11 at Kumara January 11 over 1150m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Alberton Angel with 56kg at $23. Looks like a key runner fresh up.

At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 6 len at this track August 9 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Orsome Dude with 52kg at $20.90. The start before that second last of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 24 over 2200m, 4 len behind Devil In Disguise carrying 54kg at $16.50. Watch for a big final furlong.

Last start 8th of 13 at this track on August 9 over 1400m, in the wet; 10 len behind Sacred Rose carrying 57kg at $3.30. The run before that 6th of 15 at this track on August 2 over 1200m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Cypress with 57.5kg at $7.60. Well-placed this time and is worth another chance.

Most recently 6th of 14 at Oamaru on August 15 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Quartz Queen with 58kg at $5.40. Before that 3rd of 15 at this track on August 2 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Cypress with 56.5kg at $22. Can spice up some multiples in an even contest.

Second-up. First-up after four months 10th of 14 at Oamaru on August 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Quartz Queen carrying 57.5kg at $16.60. Previously second-up 7th of 14 at Ascot Park on February 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Tough Time carrying 58kg at $10.80. Still early in the prep and might need more time.

Most recently 10th of 15 at this track on August 2 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Cypress carrying 56.5kg at $17.40. The run before that 3rd of 14 at Oamaru on July 20 over 1200m, in the wet; 4 len behind Magnastar with 56.5kg at $14.80. Must improve off a last-start tenth over 1200m at this track to feature in the finish.

Recent form sound. Last start favourite; won by 1.3 len at Oamaru August 15 over 1600m in soft going defeating Gee Force with 56.5kg at $1.70. Before that 2nd of 14 at Oamaru on July 20 over 1400m, on a wet track; 1.5 len behind Speed Dial carrying 56.5kg at $6.30. Found form and should be thereabouts again.

First-up. Finished off last campaign sixth of 14 at Ashburton April 3 over 2200m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Hey Mickey with 57kg at $9.80. First up last campaign sixth of 13 at this track August 31 over 1400m, soft track; 3 len behind Kabugee with 58.5kg at $19.60. Wait and see how he comes up.

Racing well recently. Last start sat on the pace when 3rd of 12 at Oamaru on August 15 over 1600m, slow going 1.0 len behind Uraskyfullastars carrying 56kg at $6.90. The run before that made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 13 at this track on August 9 over 1400m, in the wet; 6 len behind Sacred Rose carrying 55kg at $22.90. Include in all combinations.

Most recently ran last of 8 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 21 over 1200m, 7 len behind Thats Charming with 57kg at $33.30. The race before that ran last of 14 at this track on June 21 over 1400m, on heavy track; 29 len behind Highland Fling with 59kg at $12.10. Looking to others.

Last start 6th of 13 at this track on August 9 over 1400m, in the wet; 10 len behind Sacred Rose with 54kg at $11.70. The start before that 8th of 15 at this track on August 2 over 1200m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Cypress with 54.5kg at $36.40. Looking to others.

Dual acceptor. At the latest run 10th of 13 at this track on August 9 over 1400m, in the wet; 11 len behind Sacred Rose carrying 54kg at $30.50. Before that 9th of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 6 over 1400m, 8 len behind Givealittle carrying 56.5kg at $35.10. Others rate better.