Races ORP Riccarton Park - NZ

Form hard to fault. At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 9 at this track on September 13 over 1800m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Cognito carrying 60kg at $6. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track on August 30 over 1580m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Cognito with 57kg at $7.90. Definite threat over this longer trip.

Second-up. First-up after five months got back early 6th of 9 at this track on September 13 over 1800m, slow going 2.5 len behind Cognito carrying 58kg at $22.10. Previously second-up 7th of 14 at Caulfield Bm78 on July 13 2024 over 2000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Jabbawockeez carrying 60kg at $61. Fitter and can do a lot better.

Second run back. First-up after seven months won by a nose at Phar Lap Racecourse September 7 over 1600m defeating Sir Albert with 58.5kg at $4.80. Previously second-up won by a nose at Ashburton October 20 over 1600m defeating El Viento carrying 57kg at $14.30. Has won second up in the past and is capable of building on that record.

Most recently 4th of 9 at this track on September 13 over 1800m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Cognito with 54kg at $12.60. The race before that 7th of 10 at this track on August 30 over 1580m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Cognito carrying 54.5kg at $15. Going well. Can improve and is a top-three contender.

Second-up. First-up after five months raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 8 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 7 over 1600m, 10 len behind Richard Stomper carrying 60kg at $9.40. Previously second-up eased back early on 8th of 13 at Ascot Park on May 12 2024 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind La Opcion carrying 57.5kg at $7.20. Include in all combinations.

At the latest run 2nd of 9 at this track on September 13 over 1800m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Cognito with 55kg at $13.80. The run before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track on August 30 over 1800m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Bella Luce with 62.5kg at $9.30. Sure to measure up.

Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 8 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 7 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Richard Stomper carrying 54kg at $22.60. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Arawa Park on October 13 over 1950m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Aljay with 52kg at $13.60. Nicely placed and expected to go well.

Second-up. First-up after five months second last of 8 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 7 over 1600m, 8 len behind Richard Stomper with 57.5kg at $4. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Kumara on January 11 over 1810m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Treybon with 56.5kg at $8.20. Rates highly and expected to improve sharply.

Last start won by 2 len at Phar Lap Racecourse September 7 over 2200m defeating California Gold with 57kg at $4.70. The race before that second last of 8 at this track on August 9 over 2000m, on heavy track; 17 len behind Vamos carrying 57kg at $4.20. One of the chances.

Second run back. First-up after five months eased back early on 5th of 8 at this track on September 13 over 2000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Mr Bully Tee with 58kg at $9.50. Previously second-up won by a head at this track March 5 over 2000m in the wet defeating Legend Beast carrying 58.5kg at $7.80. Capable of turning things around.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up sat 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 with 51kg at $18.40. Second-up raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 9 at this track on September 13 over 1800m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Cognito carrying 54kg at $31.20. In a suitable race and should be in the mix.

Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on September 11 over 1400m, 8 len behind Jack Attack carrying 55kg at $55.50. Last start 8th of 13 at this track on September 13 over 2000m, slow going 11 len behind Devil In Disguise carrying 55kg at $27.60. Others look better placed.