Races ORP Riccarton Park - NZ

Chasing a hat-trick. Comes off a 56 day let-up. Last start won by 1.3 len at this track August 2 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Fourofus carrying 57kg at $2. Before that won by 4.5 len at Oamaru July 20 over 1200m in the wet defeating Kiwi Magic carrying 57kg at $2.10. The hat-trick beckons.

Second-up. First-up after four months won by a long-neck at Phar Lap Racecourse September 7 over 1200m defeating Quisiera with 57.5kg at $3.90. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at this track in the LR Welcome Stakes on April 12 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Bona Sforza with 57kg at $17.50. Shows promise and can figure in the finish again.

Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, won by 1.5 len at Woodville August 17 over 1100m on a heavy track defeating Hard Rock Cafe carrying 57.5kg at $2.20. Last start 8th of 10 at Wanganui in the LR Wanganui Guineas on August 30 over 1200m, in the wet; 7 len behind Platinum Diamond carrying 57kg at $21.70. Big chance on that form.

Claiming his maiden victory on debut; favourite; won by a head at this track September 13 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Swoomee Swan carrying 56kg at $2. Hard to beat again.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 2nd of 7 at this track on August 2 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.3 len behind El Vaquero carrying 54kg at $8.10. Second run from a spell 2nd of 7 at Wingatui on September 5 over 1200m, on a wet track; 0.8 len behind The Cool One carrying 54kg at $1.20. Among the chances based on that latest performance.

Resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at Oamaru July 20 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind El Vaquero with 57kg at $7.60. On debut fourth of 7 at this track June 21 over 1000m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Cool Aza Rene with 56.5kg at $10.60. Has ability and is sure to have come on over the break.

Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 5th of 14 at this track on March 22 over 1000m, slow going 7 len behind Zelia with 57kg at $24.10. Prefer to see again.

Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at this track on August 30 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Belle Du Monde carrying 54kg at $4.90. Last start 5th of 12 at this track in the LR Canterbury Belle Stakes on September 13 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Miss Starlight with 56.5kg at $12.10. Strong contender on best form.

Filly by War Decree facing the starter for the first time. Trial form indicates she's up to a solid debut. Won trial at Ashburton over 1000m on September 16. Prefer to see her under race conditions.

First starter by Ancient Spirit out of Capri. Runner-up in a trial at Ashburton over 1000m September 16. Barrier an advantage. Facing a stiff test.