Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

Second-up. First-up after five months second last of 7 at this track on August 30 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Ka Ying Lucky with 59.5kg at $4.20. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track on September 28 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Times Ticking carrying 59.5kg at $3. Strips fitter second up and is the one to beat.

Is first-up after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fourth of 14 at this track April 12 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Third Decree with 56.5kg at $4.20. Previously first up; third of 12 at this track September 14 over 1200m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Perfect Scenario carrying 56.5kg at $10.90. Has claims if presented on song.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation 11th of 13 at this track in the LR Great Easter Hcp April 26 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Betty Spaghetti carrying 59.5kg at $3.90. When resuming last campaign ninth of 16 at Trentham in the LR Lightning Hcp March 22 over 1200m, soft track; 5 len behind Glamour Tycoon carrying 58kg at $8.60. Hard to stop fresh up.

Last start did the work up front then tired 5th of 7 at this track on August 30 over 1000m, slow going 1.75 len behind Ka Ying Lucky with 53kg at $5.20. The start before that 5th of 7 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 21 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Gemma Flitz carrying 57kg at $6.10. Well-placed and can sneak into the finish.

Resumes after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation sixth of 13 at this track in the LR Great Easter Hcp April 26 over 1400m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Betty Spaghetti carrying 53kg at $8.20. When resuming last campaign second of 13 at Ashburton November 3 over 1200m, a neck behind Grand Cru with 58kg at $4. Resumes after a recent trial win. Expecting a strong run fresh.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of seven months. Finished off last campaign seventh of 11 at Wingatui in the LR February 8 over 1400m, 6 len behind Harlech carrying 53kg at $7.70. When resuming last campaign second of 13 at Ashburton November 3 over 1200m, a neck behind Grand Cru with 55.5kg at $4. Looks set for a bold run.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 6th of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 6 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Gemma Flitz with 54kg at $16.40. Second run from a spell 4th of 7 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 21 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Gemma Flitz with 53.5kg at $7.30. Has ability and should be a winner at short notice.

Most recently 3rd of 7 at this track on August 30 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Ka Ying Lucky with 51kg at $24.20. Before that ran last of 7 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 21 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Gemma Flitz carrying 55kg at $23.80. One of the top 4 chances.

Second run back. First-up after two months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at this track on August 9 over 1400m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Lord Darci with 54kg at $8.40. Previously second-up 4th of 13 at this track on November 16 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Malmaison carrying 58.5kg at $4.80. Fitter but others are better placed.

First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Wingatui June 1 over 1400m, on heavy track; 20 len behind Lord Darci with 52kg at $8.60. Previously first up; 11th of 13 at this track April 12 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Vanderdonk with 55kg at $19.10. Doubt he will have much to offer first up.