Races ORP Riccarton Park - NZ

Returns from a 52-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 9 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 6 over 2200m, 3 len behind He's A Battler with 59.5kg at $16.70. The run before that eased back early on 8th of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 9 over 2200m, 3 len behind Ocean Light carrying 59kg at $16.70. Don't underestimate.

Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 8 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 7 over 1600m, 2 len behind Richard Stomper with 55.5kg at $6.50. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 21 over 1600m, neck behind Tumuch carrying 54.5kg at $17.50. Going well. Worth plenty of thought.

Second-up today. Last outing raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at this track on September 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; head behind On File with 57.5kg at $11. At only start last preparation came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Oamaru June 15 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Natural Momentum with 55.5kg at $8.50. Fitter and worth following up.

Second-up. First-up after four months 6th of 8 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 7 over 1600m, 7 len behind Richard Stomper carrying 54kg at $9.60. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1600m, slow going long-neck behind Corista carrying 56kg at $3.40. Hard to beat in this suitable contest.

Last start 7th of 9 at this track on September 13 over 1800m, slow going 6 len behind Cognito carrying 54kg at $15.60. The run before that second last in a small field at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 21 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Tumuch carrying 54kg at $8.80. Prepared to risk again.

Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at this track April 26 over 1600m, in the wet; 7 len behind Royal Valour carrying 59kg at $18.30. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Ascot Park November 24 over 1600m slow track defeating Zaboraci carrying 56.5kg at $5.20. Might need a run or two.

Gelding back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Cranbourne Bm70 May 23 over 2080m, 8 len behind Slane with 57.5kg at $26. When resuming last campaign sixth of 8 at Pakenham Bm64 February 27 over 1200m, 7 len behind Namesake with 59.5kg at $31. Definite winning hope.

Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 7 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 21 over 1400m, 2 len behind War Court carrying 55kg at $15.40. Last start won by a head at this track September 13 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating The Entertainer carrying 54.5kg at $11.60. Can measure up with the right run.

Second-up. First-up after five months favourite; won by a head at this track August 30 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Little But Fierce carrying 56.5kg at $4.80. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at Gore in the LR Gore Gns on February 2 over 1335m, 6 len behind Pivotal Ten with 57kg at $7.10. Back in great shape and can measure up in this line up.

Second-up. First-up after five months won by 2 len at Riccarton Park Synthetic Rating 75 September 11 over 1600m defeating San Marco with 54kg at $4. Previously second-up won by 2.25 len at Taupo February 26 over 1800m defeating Just Call Me Jonny with 56kg at $11.70. Will be among the hardest beat.

Last start eased back early on 8th of 12 at this track on September 13 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind On File with 56kg at $34.10. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 21 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind War Court carrying 57.5kg at $8.10. Prepared to overlook.

At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a head at this track September 13 over 1580m on a rain affected track defeating Peachy Keen carrying 54kg at $6.80. The start before that 5th of 7 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on September 11 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Goddess with 56kg at $2.20. Not keen.