Races ORX Phar Lap R/Way - NZ

Form hard to fault. Comes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 7 at Wingatui on September 5 over 1200m, in the wet; 0.5 len behind Martell carrying 58kg at $7.10. The run before that 4th of 9 at Riccarton Park on August 30 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Say Satono with 57kg at $23.10. Can improve again. Leading each-way prospect.

Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after seven months won by 0.5 len at Riccarton Park August 30 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Legally Binding with 58kg at $9.60. Previously second-up 11th of 13 at Riccarton Park on September 14 2024 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Iffididit carrying 54.5kg at $7.10. Has won second up in the past and is capable of building on that record.

Second run back. Comes off a 45-day let-up. First-up after two months 2nd of 7 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 21 over 1200m, neck behind Gemma Flitz carrying 51kg at $5.90. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Ellerslie on October 26 over 1400m, 4 len behind Qali Al Farrasha with 58.5kg at $33.80. Not to be taken lightly.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 6th of 9 at Riccarton Park on August 30 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Say Satono with 55.5kg at $3.90. Last start crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 3rd of 12 at Riccarton Park on September 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind On File with 58.5kg at $14.70. Fitter now and making headway. Each-way chance.

Second run back. First-up after five months won by a head at this track September 7 over 1200m defeating Natural Momentum carrying 58.5kg at $4.50. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Wingatui on February 8 over 1200m, 4 len behind The Princie One carrying 57kg at $4.80. Still has scope for improvement and is well-placed to take this out.

Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd of 10 at Riccarton Park on September 13 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Candycane carrying 52kg at $40.70. Previously second-up 9th of 13 at Riccarton Park in the LR Great Easter Hcp on April 26 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Betty Spaghetti with 53kg at $39.40. Prefer others on this occasion.

Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last of 15 at Riccarton Park April 26 over 1000m, on heavy track; 40 len behind Penvose Lad carrying 58kg at $6.10. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len Riccarton Park March 5 over 1200m in the wet defeating Spartan with 54kg at $5.70. Everything points to a bright return.

Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 9 at Riccarton Park on August 30 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Graeme John carrying 60kg at $4.70. Last start favourite; won by a nose at Riccarton Park September 13 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Eastandwest carrying 60kg at $3.90. Can measure up with the right run.

Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after 11 months 2nd of 9 at Riccarton Park on August 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Say Satono with 56kg at $2.90. Previously second-up favourite; won by a nose at Ellerslie October 19 over 1200m defeating Pinky Pie carrying 57kg at $5.10. Sure to be right there at the business end.

Resumes after a break of five-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Riccarton Park April 26 over 1600m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Royal Valour carrying 57kg at $6.60. Previously first up; third of 14 at Oamaru August 16 2024 over 1200m, in the wet; 2 len behind Retail Therapy with 58.5kg at $4.80. Expecting a strong run fresh.

Returns from a 36-day let-up. Last start 7th of 9 at Riccarton Park on August 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Say Satono carrying 53kg at $15.50. Before that 2nd of 9 at Riccarton Park Rating 75 on August 9 over 1200m, in the wet; head behind Cypress carrying 53kg at $24.10. Not likely to buck the trend this time.

Recent form sound. Returns from a 36-day let-up. Last start favourite; won by 1.0 len at Riccarton Park August 30 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Russian Rosette with 54.5kg at $2.70. Before that 2nd of 8 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 21 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Thats Charming with 54.5kg at $2.10. Back in winning form and is among the chances.

Is first-up after a break of nine weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation third of 7 at Riccarton Park August 2 over 1400m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Alminette carrying 53kg at $3.70. When resuming last campaign second of 13 at this track June 10 over 1200m, in the wet; a neck behind Moon Money with 54kg at $4. A bold showing is expected.

Second-up. First-up after three months 9th of 12 at this track on September 7 over 1200m, 5 len behind Full Moon Fever with 57.5kg at $3.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Ellerslie on October 19 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Sweynesday carrying 57kg at $2.90. Expect a better outcome this time.

Dual acceptor. At the latest run 7th of 9 at Riccarton Park on September 27 over 1400m, 10 len behind Stonybreck with 54kg at $17.20. The race before that eased back early on 4th of 7 at Riccarton Park Hcp on August 30 over 1000m, slow going 1.5 len behind Ka Ying Lucky carrying 54kg at $8. Poor last time so looking elsewhere.

Dual acceptor. At the latest run won by a neck at this track September 24 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Zadane with 51kg at $5.90. The start before that 2nd of 12 at this track on September 7 over 1200m, head behind Full Moon Fever carrying 56kg at $16.70. Back in distance and won't find this as easy.

Dual acceptor. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Gore on September 21 over 1100m, on heavy track; 1.75 len behind Martell carrying 54kg at $4.80. The start before that 6th of 12 at this track on September 7 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Full Moon Fever with 58.5kg at $9.70. Has ability but finds a difficult assignment here.

Dual acceptor. Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Ashburton March 13 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Contemplation Bay carrying 56kg at $7.80. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.25 len Cromwell November 29 over 1220m defeating Mis Speaks with 56kg at $4. Prefer to see how she has returned.