Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track on August 30 over 1580m, slow going 1.0 len behind Cognito with 57kg at $7.90. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at this track on August 9 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 18 len behind He's Tunza Grunt carrying 58kg at $11.50. Capable of fighting out the finish again.

Second run back. First-up after five months raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.0 len at this track August 30 over 1580m on a soft track defeating Riviera Rebel with 54kg at $12.20. Previously second-up eased back early on 9th of 13 at Te Rapa on October 12 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Herbert carrying 58.5kg at $16. In the money when second up in the past and can add to that record today.

Gelding back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign third of 11 at this track in the G3 Canterbury Gold Cup April 26 over 2000m, in the wet; 3 len behind Riviera Rebel carrying 59kg at $21.60. First up last campaign seventh of 11 at Caulfield Bm78 June 29 2024 over 2000m, soft track; 8 len behind Little Jack carrying 61kg at $67. Has to be carefully considered.

At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track on August 30 over 1580m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Cognito with 54.5kg at $8.70. The start before that 6th of 8 at this track on August 9 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Lord Darci carrying 53kg at $5.50. Nicely placed and expected to go well.

At the latest run 7th of 10 at this track on August 30 over 1580m, slow going 4 len behind Cognito with 54.5kg at $15. The run before that 14th of 16 at this track in the G3 Winter Cup on August 2 over 1600m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Chase with 53kg at $22.20. Has ability and looks one of the better chances.

Last start eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track on August 30 over 1800m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Bella Luce carrying 62.5kg at $9.30. The start before that won by 0.8 len at Riccarton Park Synthetic August 21 over 2200m defeating Hey Mickey with 60.5kg at $5.10. Has ability and can bounce back.

Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at this track August 30 over 1800m on a soft track defeating Full Of Gusto with 55kg at $4.40. The start before that 5th of 9 at this track on August 9 over 1600m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Fablue with 55kg at $2.90. Will give backers a sight.

Last start in a small field at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 21 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Tumuch carrying 54kg at $8.80. The race before that 7th of 13 at this track on August 2 over 1800m, in the wet; 7 len behind Proserve carrying 56kg at $9.30. Looks tested in this line-up.

Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after nine months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Wingatui on September 5 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Bauble carrying 51kg at $18.40. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Taupo Rating 65 on May 22 2024 over 1750m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Sorghaghtani with 56kg at $16.60. Looking to others for the winner.