Races ORX Phar Lap R/Way - NZ

Gelding by Super Seth facing the starter for the first time. Ran 3rd in an Ashburton trial over 1000m on September 16. Prepared to risk this time from a difficult gate.

Three-year-old gelding (Time Test - Tiebreaker) who was bought for NZD $ 20,000 (NZB 2024 Karaka - Book 2). He has three recent trials prior to his debut today. Finished fourth in a Foxton trial over 1000m on September 16. Profiles well and a bold run is expected.

Third-up today. Resuming sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Riccarton Park on August 30 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Belle Du Monde with 54.5kg at $5.20. Second-up 6th of 12 at Riccarton Park in the LR Canterbury Belle Stakes on September 13 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Miss Starlight with 56.5kg at $71.60. Capable of sharp improvement.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign third of 7 at Riccarton Park June 21 over 1000m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Cool Aza Rene with 54.5kg at $19.70. On debut ran last of 11 at Riccarton Park in the LR Welcome Stakes April 12 over 1000m, 9 len behind Bona Sforza with 55kg at $16.60. Everything points to a positive return.

Most recently 4th of 13 at this track on September 24 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind The Fed Express carrying 53kg at $58.40. Before that second last of 7 at Riccarton Park on August 2 over 1200m, on heavy track; 13 len behind El Vaquero with 54kg at $44. Encouraging effort last start. She is a leading contender.

Filly by Circus Maximus facing the starter for the first time. Recent trial form has been pretty solid. Won trial at Ashburton over 1000m on September 16. Respect any market activity.

At debut, 9th of 13 at this track on September 24 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind The Fed Express carrying 55.5kg at $23.60. Don't think she will trouble this field.

Resuming after a break; only one run when sat on the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Riccarton Park on June 21 over 1000m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Cool Aza Rene with 54kg at $13.30. Expecting a strong run fresh.

Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation 11th of 14 at Riccarton Park March 22 over 1000m, soft track; 15 len behind Zelia with 55kg at $70.40. On debut ran last in a small field at Riccarton Park January 25 over 800m, 6 len behind Zelia carrying 55kg at $8.40. Expecting a bright return from a good draw.

First starter by Vadamos out of Positively Perfect purchased for NZD $ 901 (Gavelhouse 2024 Thoroughbred 19 February auction). Has a total of two trials leading in today's debut. Prefer to see under race conditions.

Three-year-old filly making debut by Tivaci out of Membership. Was second in a 1000m barrier trial on August 19 at Ashburton. Cannot be underestimated.

Was at big odds at debut, 7th of 13 at this track on September 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind The Fed Express with 55.5kg at $27.70. Will improve sharply here.

Three-year-old filly making debut by Hello Youmzain out of Costarosa. Was second in a 1000m trial on September 29 at Riccarton Park. Pay to keep an eye on betting moves.

Three-year-old filly making debut by Vanbrugh out of Ysabella Brave. Was second in a 1000m trial on September 16 at Ashburton. Expected to be in the finish.

Dual acceptor. Resuming. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at Riverton April 19 over 1100m, in the wet; 15 len behind Four The Moment carrying 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 improve on whatever she does in this.