Races ORX Phar Lap R/Way - NZ

Recent form sound. At the latest run won by 1.0 len at this track September 24 over 2200m on a rain affected track defeating Uraskyfullastars with 55.5kg at $5.80. The start before that led but faded 2nd of 8 at this track on September 7 over 2200m, 2 len behind Koyama with 54kg at $8.10. Capable enough on his day and is a key runner.

Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd in a small field at Gore on September 21 over 1800m, on heavy track; 27 len behind Vamos with 52kg at $7.90. The race before that 4th of 8 at Wingatui on September 5 over 1600m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind Bauble carrying 54kg at $9.10. Can improve again. Expected to be right in the finish.

Second run back. First-up after seven months 4th in a small field at Riccarton Park Synthetic Rating 75 on September 11 over 1600m, 5 len behind Court Of Appeal with 55.5kg at $4.70. Previously second-up 9th of 13 at Riccarton Park on November 9 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Mazzucato carrying 54.5kg at $15.30. Looks hard to beat in this line up.

At the latest run didn't finish the race at Riccarton Park September 27 over 2000m. The start before that sat on the pace before fading to run last of 9 at Riccarton Park on September 13 over 1800m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Cognito carrying 54kg at $31.20. Wait until she finds some form.

At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on September 24 over 2200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind California Gold with 55kg at $3.20. The race before that 3rd of 14 at this track on September 7 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Zadane with 59kg at $3.10. Expect he will make amends.

Last start 6th of 12 at this track on September 24 over 2200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind California Gold with 51kg at $17.10. The start before that second last of 14 at Riccarton Park on August 30 over 1400m, slow going 11 len behind Show Pony carrying 53.5kg at $7.80. Finished sixth last start over 2200m at this track when she had to contend with an awkward barrier.

Third-up today. First-up ran last of 13 at Riccarton Park on September 13 over 2000m, slow going 26 len behind Devil In Disguise carrying 54kg at $32.70. Second run from a spell ran last of 12 at this track on September 24 over 2200m, on a slow track; 14 len behind California Gold carrying 54kg at $56.90. Not likely to bother these.

Last start second last of 12 at this track on September 24 over 2200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind California Gold with 54kg at $51.70. Before that 9th of 13 at Riccarton Park on September 13 over 2000m, slow going 12 len behind Devil In Disguise with 52kg at $32.60. Can't have off that run.

Dual acceptor. Most recently 9th of 12 at this track on September 24 over 2200m, slow going 7 len behind California Gold carrying 54kg at $55.70. The race before that 4th of 8 at this track on September 7 over 2200m, 6 len behind Koyama carrying 54kg at $52.60. Rates a rough chance and is worth including.