Races ORX Phar Lap R/Way - NZ

Resuming today after a break of 21 months. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at Gore December 24 2023 over 2000m, soft track; 4 len behind Mrs Lawrence carrying 58.5kg at $11.70. When resuming last campaign sixth of 12 at Ascot Park November 22 2023 over 1400m, soft track; 8 len behind Ruthless Royal carrying 58.5kg at $57.40. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign.

Mare back from a spell of five-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation third of 13 at Riverton April 19 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Flash Roca with 54kg at $6.60. First up last campaign second of 14 at Wingatui March 28 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Afire carrying 54kg at $50.60. In the right race and sure to go well.

Second run back. First-up after two months 3rd of 10 at this track on September 24 over 1200m, slow going long-neck behind Sweetheart with 56.5kg at $18.30. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Arawa Park on July 19 over 1560m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Pure Gold carrying 56.5kg at $13.20. Winning chance with that run under the belt.

Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 14 at this track on September 7 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Saxon Legend carrying 56.5kg at $58.30. Last start 6th of 10 at this track on September 24 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Hollyhockaroo carrying 56.5kg at $4.90. Top 4 player in this field.

At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track on September 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Hollyhockaroo carrying 56.5kg at $21.40. The race before that did the work up front then tired ran last of 9 at Riccarton Park on August 30 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Maybe Diva with 56.5kg at $21.30. Strong chance to break though.

Second-up. First-up after three months 7th of 10 at this track on September 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Sweetheart carrying 53.5kg at $8.10. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 3 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Pogacar with 56.5kg at $13.40. Rates highly and should do much better.

Second-up. First-up after six months 8th of 10 at this track on September 24 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Sweetheart with 56.5kg at $8.40. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Kumara on January 11 over 1150m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Giussepe Ferrante with 53kg at $5.10. Can improve quickly with that run under her belt.

First starter by Jon Snow out of Gold Flake purchased for NZD $ 2,500 (Gavelhouse 2023 Thoroughbred 12 June auction). Has a total of two trials prior to her debut today. Tough assignment from the tough draw.

She is resuming after a four months break. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at this track June 10 over 1200m, on heavy track; 15 len behind Chlobon carrying 56.5kg at $108.20. On debut sixth of 10 at Ashburton April 16 over 1200m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Gruffalo with 56.5kg at $32.10. Others are preferred.

Mare by Sweynesse making her first appearance. Ran 3rd in an Ashburton trial over 1000m on September 16. Looks tested in this line-up.

Resumes from a spell after only one run when 6th of 11 at Wingatui on June 1 over 820m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Cool Aza Rene with 52kg at $5.70. Expected to feature prominently fresh up.

Dual acceptor. Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at Riverton April 19 over 1100m, on heavy track; 15 len behind Four The Moment with 53kg at $23.50. On debut tenth of 14 at Riccarton Park March 22 over 1000m, soft track; 14 len behind Zelia with 54kg at $20.80. Will take great benefit from this outing.

Was at big odds at debut, ran last of 13 at this track on September 24 over 1200m, slow going 18 len behind The Fed Express carrying 55.5kg at $28.90. Needs to lift.