Races ORX Phar Lap R/Way - NZ

Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 14 at this track on September 7 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Radiant Lass with 59kg at $15. Second run from a spell 3rd of 14 at this track on September 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Thedreamsnotover carrying 56kg at $7.10. Fitter now and making headway. Hard to beat, despite a wide gate.

Recent form sound. Last start favourite; won by 1.75 len at Riccarton Park Synthetic September 11 over 1200m defeating Here I Am with 59kg at $2.10. Before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 9 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 27 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Porthouse Lady with 57.5kg at $7. Capable enough on his day and is expected to run well.

Last start 8th of 14 at this track on September 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Thedreamsnotover carrying 55kg at $8.20. The run before that 2nd of 14 at this track on September 7 over 1200m, head behind Radiant Lass carrying 55kg at $4.30. Has ability and can run a forward race.

Resuming after a spell of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Riverton April 19 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Go Lotte carrying 53kg at $20.40. First up last campaign seventh of 12 at Wingatui October 18 over 1500m, soft track; 5.5 len behind The Architect with 54kg at $6.50. This is an ideal race to kick off. Expected to run well fresh up.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 4th of 8 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 27 over 1200m, 5 len behind Alberton Angel carrying 55.5kg at $8.60. Second run from a spell 5th of 10 at Riccarton Park on September 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Hooray For Harry carrying 57kg at $17.70. Sure to be thereabouts.

Resuming after a six months break. Not seen since she finished last of 18 at Riccarton Park in the LR April 12 over 1600m, 26 len behind Dream Of The Moon with 56.5kg at $72.80. On debut fifth of 14 at Riccarton Park February 19 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Turnontheglam with 57kg at $19.10. Can feature in the finish.

Gelding back from a spell of five-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign when last of 16 at Riccarton Park April 26 over 1400m, on heavy track; 24 len behind Victorian Charm with 56.5kg at $25.60. First up last campaign sixth of 14 at Ashburton October 12 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Warlac carrying 59kg at $7. Capable of a bold return.

Second-up. First-up after five months 10th of 14 at this track on September 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Thedreamsnotover carrying 54kg at $32.90. Previously second-up second last of 15 at Riccarton Park on April 12 over 1200m, 11 len behind Knowledge Is Power with 56kg at $14.70. Not going well enough.

Most recently 5th of 14 at this track on September 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Thedreamsnotover with 55kg at $12.80. The start before that ran last of 9 at Wingatui on September 5 over 1200m, on heavy track; 25 len behind Megalomaniac with 55kg at $11. Difficult to recommend.

Is first-up after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation tenth of 13 at Ellerslie May 7 over 1400m, soft track; 7 len behind Stage Three carrying 55kg at $11.20. When resuming last campaign third of 12 at Te Aroha October 30 over 1200m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Honey Badger with 56.5kg at $7. Among the leading players.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd of 9 at Riccarton Park on August 30 over 1000m, slow going 1.3 len behind Graeme John carrying 54.5kg at $4.60. Last start second last of 12 at Riccarton Park in the LR Canterbury Belle Stakes on September 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Miss Starlight carrying 56.5kg at $25.20. Prepared to overlook that last run; expecting sharp improvement.

At the latest run 6th of 14 at this track on September 24 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Thedreamsnotover with 51.5kg at $10.70. Before that 3rd of 14 at this track on September 7 over 1200m, neck behind Radiant Lass with 51kg at $15.40. Others rate better.

Third-up today. Resuming 10th of 14 at this track on September 7 over 1200m, 5 len behind Radiant Lass with 53kg at $43.40. Second-up 7th of 14 at this track on September 24 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Thedreamsnotover carrying 54kg at $43.70. Struggling to make an impact and happy to risk again.

Most recently 8th of 11 at this track on September 24 over 1600m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Shaking Stevens with 51kg at $14.90. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on September 11 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Jack Attack carrying 51kg at $26. Will need to improve sharply.

Last start didn't do much in the run home; 5th of 8 at Gore on September 21 over 1100m, in the wet; 7 len behind Martell carrying 51kg at $25.10. The race before that 7th of 10 at Riccarton Park on September 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Hooray For Harry carrying 53kg at $25.70. Will struggle to compete.

At the latest run 8th of 14 at this track on September 7 over 1200m, 3 len behind Radiant Lass with 51kg at $39. The start before that 7th of 10 at Oamaru on August 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Move On carrying 54kg at $38.10. Must improve off a last-start eighth over 1200m at this track to feature in the finish.

At the latest run ran last of 14 at this track on September 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Thedreamsnotover carrying 54kg at $24.30. The run before that ran last of 14 at this track on September 7 over 1200m, 6 len behind Radiant Lass with 54kg at $8.40. Prepared to risk.

Last start ran last of 11 at this track on September 24 over 1600m, on a slow track; 21 len behind Shaking Stevens carrying 54kg at $28.80. The race before that 5th of 9 at Wingatui on September 5 over 1200m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Megalomaniac carrying 52kg at $13.80. Will need to improve sharply.

Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after three months 7th of 9 at Wingatui on September 5 over 1200m, on heavy track; 13 len behind Megalomaniac with 56kg at $3.70. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Gosford Bm64 on April 25 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Xtra Approval with 56.5kg at $7.50. Will take a lot from that run and is in the mix.