Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

Second-up. First-up after five months got back early 8th of 14 at this track on August 30 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Show Pony carrying 59.5kg at $9.90. Previously second-up 4th of 13 at Ashburton on December 18 over 1400m, 2 len behind Misspeebee with 58.5kg at $24.50. Will take a lot from that run and looks tough to beat.

Second run back. First-up after five months made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 10 at Oamaru on August 15 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Move On with 54.5kg at $6.70. Previously second-up 2nd of 14 at Oamaru on July 21 2024 over 1400m, on a wet track; 0.5 len behind Monte Civetta carrying 58.5kg at $13. Strips fitter and can play a role in the finish.

Resuming after a spell of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at this track April 26 over 2600m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Malfy Rosa carrying 54kg at $5.40. Previously first up; eighth of 11 at Kurow December 30 over 1400m, soft track; 10 len behind Electric Dream with 56.5kg at $12.30. Solid top-three proposition.

Second-up. First-up after four months 10th of 14 at this track on August 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Show Pony carrying 55.5kg at $18.10. Previously second-up 3rd of 16 at this track on April 26 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Victorian Charm with 57kg at $25.30. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two.

Form hard to fault. Most recently made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 21 over 1600m, neck behind San Marco with 53kg at $11.20. The run before that settled well back; won by 0.8 len at Riccarton Park Synthetic August 6 over 1400m defeating Graeme John with 52kg at $21.60. Expected to feature.

Gelding back from a spell of five-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 14 at Ashburton April 3 over 2200m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Hey Mickey carrying 57kg at $9.80. When resuming last campaign sixth of 13 at this track August 31 2024 over 1400m, soft track; 3 len behind Kabugee carrying 58.5kg at $19.60. Let the market be your best guide.

At the latest run 9th of 14 at this track on August 30 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Show Pony carrying 57kg at $32.70. The race before that 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. Difficult to recommend.

At the latest run got back early 8th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 7 over 1600m, 4 len behind Zadane carrying 56.5kg at $7.40. The race before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Oamaru on August 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Uraskyfullastars carrying 56kg at $7.50. Capable of a big run.

Most recently 6th of 14 at Wingatui on September 5 over 1600m, on a wet track; 5 len behind David Moss carrying 54.5kg at $10.70. The race before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at Oamaru on August 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Uraskyfullastars with 56kg at $6.90. Finds a nice race this time and can do much better.

Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start 4th of 10 at Oamaru on August 15 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Move On carrying 54kg at $15.20. The start before that 7th of 13 at this track on August 9 over 1400m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Sacred Rose carrying 54.5kg at $29.20. Include in all combinations.

Most recently ran last of 9 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 27 over 1400m, 9 len behind Porthouse Lady with 55.5kg at $27. Before that 10th of 13 at this track on August 9 over 1400m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Sacred Rose carrying 54kg at $30.50. Drawn well but still expect he will struggle.