Races ORP Riccarton Park - NZ

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 7 at this track Hcp on August 30 over 1000m, slow going 3 len behind Ka Ying Lucky carrying 59.5kg at $4.20. Last start 5th of 10 at this track on September 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Candycane with 59.5kg at $7.80. Certainly worth another chance.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second of 10 at Cromwell December 1 over 2030m, 0.8 len behind Capo Dell Impero with 60kg at $7.20. Previously first up; sixth of 12 at this track August 31 2024 over 1600m, soft track; 3 len behind Master Marko with 56kg at $6.50. Cannot be underestimated.

Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 10 at this track on September 13 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Candycane carrying 58kg at $1.90. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at this track on April 12 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Tikki with 59.5kg at $3.30. Fitter for that hitout and can measure up.

Comes off a 49 day let-up. At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.0 len at this track August 9 over 1400m in the wet defeating Victorian Charm with 56kg at $6.20. The race before that 6th of 16 at this track in the G3 Winter Cup on August 2 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Chase carrying 54.5kg at $26.50. Each way claims again.

Mare back from a spell of five months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign by nose this track LR Great Easter Hcp April 26 over 1400m in the wet defeating Tumuch with 54.5kg at $9.20. Previously first up; second of 12 at Wingatui January 18 over 1400m, a head behind The Good Shepherd carrying 54kg at $11.50. Has claims if presented on song.

Second-up. First-up after five months won by 1.3 len at this track September 13 over 1200m in soft going defeating Zoulander with 54kg at $8.40. Previously second-up 3rd of 15 at this track on November 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind The Scunner with 56.5kg at $5.60. Can get the job done again.

Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 10 at this track on August 30 over 1580m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Cognito with 55kg at $6.60. The race before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd in a small field at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 21 over 1600m, nose behind Tumuch with 56kg at $2.40. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. Don't underestimate.

Recent form sound. Most recently eased back early on 4th of 7 at this track Hcp on August 30 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Ka Ying Lucky carrying 54kg at $8. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a head at this track August 2 over 1200m in the wet defeating Express Coup carrying 54kg at $3.70. Draws out again but represents a major threat.

Resumes. Finished off last preparation tenth of 13 at this track in the LR Great Easter Hcp April 26 over 1400m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Betty Spaghetti carrying 53kg at $10.10. Previously first up; fifth of 12 at Kurow December 30 over 1400m, soft track; 1.1 len behind Say Satono carrying 54kg at $6.70. Expecting a strong run fresh.

Last start raced on the pace before fading ran last of 10 at this track on September 13 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Candycane carrying 52kg at $19.70. The run before that 4th of 7 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 21 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Gemma Flitz carrying 53.5kg at $7.30. Can improve and play a big role.