Races ORX Phar Lap R/Way - NZ

Third-up today. Resuming ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 10 at Oamaru on August 15 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Move On with 54.5kg at $6.70. Second-up made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 10 at Riccarton Park on September 13 over 1580m, slow going head behind Givealittle with 57kg at $7.70. Hard to beat third up from a spell.

Second run back. First-up after four months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at this track September 7 over 1600m defeating Friendofthedevil with 58.5kg at $13.90. Previously second-up second last of 14 at Riccarton Park on April 26 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 20 len behind Canasta carrying 58.5kg at $20.70. Looks a solid each-way chance again.

At the latest run 3rd of 12 at this track on September 24 over 2200m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind California Gold with 54kg at $3.90. The race before that 6th of 13 at Riccarton Park on September 13 over 2000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Devil In Disguise carrying 58kg at $6.70. Making headway. Excellent prospects in this suitable race.

Second run back. First-up after two months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on September 11 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Goddess carrying 56kg at $9.30. Previously second-up ran last of 14 at Ashburton on April 3 over 2200m, slow going 9 len behind Hey Mickey with 57kg at $29.60. Comes into calculations.

Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a nose at Riccarton Park Synthetic September 11 over 2200m defeating Light Of Plutus carrying 58kg at $8.10. Before that 5th of 8 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 27 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Goddess with 56.5kg at $2.60. In a suitable race and should be in the mix.

At the latest run won by 0.8 len at Riccarton Park Synthetic September 11 over 1600m defeating She's Sinatra with 56.5kg at $10.40. The start before that 5th of 7 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 27 over 2200m, 5 len behind New Beginning carrying 56.5kg at $6.70. Has ability and is a top-three hope again.

At the latest run 7th of 12 at this track on September 24 over 2200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind California Gold with 54kg at $27.10. Before that 6th of 8 at this track on September 7 over 2200m, 7 len behind Koyama carrying 51kg at $12.50. Not going well enough. Not likely to threaten.

At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on September 24 over 2200m, slow going 2 len behind California Gold carrying 54kg at $17. The race before that 5th of 10 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on September 11 over 2200m, 5 len behind Enterprise Gem with 57.5kg at $5.50. Can figure in the top 3 this time.

Last start couldn't go on with it; second last of 8 at this track on September 7 over 2200m, 8 len behind Koyama with 55kg at $20.90. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Oamaru August 15 over 2200m on a rain affected track defeating Ascend with 56.5kg at $16.40. Not one of the main chances.

Last start raced on the pace before fading 11th of 13 at Riccarton Park on September 13 over 2000m, slow going 14 len behind Devil In Disguise with 57kg at $11.90. Before that 2nd of 9 at Riccarton Park on August 30 over 1800m, on a slow track; nose behind Miss Enzed with 56kg at $19.20. Deserves another chance.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up second last of 7 at Riccarton Park on August 2 over 1400m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Alminette carrying 54kg at $14. Last start 10th of 14 at this track on September 7 over 1600m, 6 len behind Zadane with 56.5kg at $18.60. Needs to do more. Happy to risk.

At the latest run 4th of 10 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on September 11 over 2200m, 2.5 len behind Enterprise Gem with 58kg at $9.90. Before that 8th of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 24 over 2200m, 6 len behind Analyst carrying 56kg at $16.20. Capable of sharp improvement.

Second run back. First-up after five months 12th of 14 at Wingatui on September 5 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 21 len behind David Moss with 57kg at $21. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Ashburton on April 16 over 2200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Hey Mickey carrying 57kg at $6. Can do much better this time with the run under her belt.

At the latest run 4th of 13 at Riccarton Park on September 13 over 2000m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Devil In Disguise carrying 54kg at $12.40. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on September 11 over 2200m, 9 len behind Enterprise Gem with 56kg at $15.30. Not far from the winner last time but this is a tough assignment.

Dual acceptor. At the latest run got back early 6th of 11 at this track on September 24 over 1600m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Shaking Stevens with 54kg at $25.40. The start before that 11th of 14 at this track on September 7 over 1600m, 7 len behind Zadane carrying 54kg at $54. Has had plenty of chances and makes little appeal.

Most recently 5th of 12 at Riccarton Park on September 27 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Riviera Rebel carrying 51kg at $82.40. The run before that got back early 8th of 13 at Riccarton Park on September 13 over 2000m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Devil In Disguise with 55kg at $27.60. Prepared to risk on recent form.

Dual acceptor. Most recently 9th of 12 at this track on September 24 over 2200m, slow going 7 len behind California Gold with 54kg at $55.70. The run before that 4th of 8 at this track on September 7 over 2200m, 6 len behind Koyama carrying 54kg at $52.60. Will not find this easy. Disappointing form likely to continue.