Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up won by 0.5 len at Phar Lap Racecourse September 7 over 1600m defeating Sacred Dior carrying 58kg at $16.60. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 24 over 1600m, slow going neck behind Natural Momentum with 54kg at $7.70. Terrific chance to return to winning form.

Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 14 at Ashburton on October 11 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Pogacar carrying 59kg at $6.90. The run before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on September 13 over 1580m, slow going long-neck behind Givealittle carrying 59kg at $3.90. Well placed. Looks very tough to beat.

Third-up today. First-up 6th of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on September 11 over 1400m, 5 len behind Jack Attack carrying 58.5kg at $15. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Ashburton on October 11 over 1400m, long-neck behind Town Belt with 58.5kg at $7.60. Leading hope this time.

At the latest run 12th of 14 at Ashburton on October 11 over 1400m, 8 len behind Pogacar carrying 59.5kg at $17.20. The start before that 6th of 14 at this track on September 27 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Little But Fierce with 57kg at $51.50. Hard to fault if at his best.

At the latest run raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Ashburton on October 19 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Epilogue with 58kg at $5. The run before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 11 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 24 over 1600m, slow going 13 len behind Shaking Stevens with 58kg at $5.70. Must be included.

Resuming after a spell of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 18 at this track April 12 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Bella Luce with 58.5kg at $22.10. When resuming last campaign seventh of 10 at Wingatui November 5 over 1400m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Monaghan Boy with 58.5kg at $8.80. Can return in winning form.

Second-up. First-up after two months took up a position near the tail 2nd of 11 at Ashburton on October 11 over 1400m, head behind Town Belt with 57kg at $9.10. Previously second-up 3rd of 14 at this track on March 5 over 1600m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind The Boss Lady carrying 56.5kg at $20.30. Right in the mix.

Resuming today after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when last of 16 at Ellerslie May 17 over 1600m, soft track; 8 len behind Lerado with 58.5kg at $24.30. When resuming last campaign fifth of 10 at Matamata March 12 over 1400m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Inside Out carrying 58.5kg at $12.60. Looks all set for a effective return.

Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at this track August 9 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 18 len behind Fablue carrying 54kg at $13.20. When resuming last campaign eighth of 10 at Ashburton April 3 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Lise Paree carrying 58kg at $9.90. Expecting a positive return.

Resumes. Finished off last campaign failed to finish at Hawera August 23 over 3100m. Previously first up; fourth of 14 at Hawera Rating 65 March 26 over 1600m, soft track; 3 len behind He's A Battler carrying 59kg at $24.20. Finds a suitable assignment here and should give a good account.

Second run back. First-up after seven months 4th of 14 at Ashburton on October 11 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Pogacar with 56.5kg at $8.40. Previously second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Arawa Park on December 28 over 1400m, 6 len behind Wounder with 55.5kg at $12.80. Will come on from that run and is sure to prove hard to beat.

Most recently 7th of 14 at Ashburton on October 11 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Pogacar with 56.5kg at $23.50. The race before that won by a nose at Phar Lap Racecourse September 24 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Shakabrah with 56.5kg at $3.60. Major player.

Recent form sound. Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Ashburton on October 19 over 1600m, 1.4 len behind My Boy Zac with 58.5kg at $6. The start before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1600m, slow going 2 len behind Shaking Stevens carrying 55.5kg at $34.90. Thereabouts last time out. Has the ability and cannot be taken lightly.

At the latest run 11th of 13 at Ashburton on October 11 over 2200m, 15 len behind Rosso with 56.5kg at $41.90. The run before that won by 0.8 len at Riccarton Park Synthetic September 11 over 1600m defeating She's Sinatra carrying 56.5kg at $10.40. Looks tested again.

Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after five months ran last of 10 at this track on September 13 over 1580m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Givealittle with 56.5kg at $20.50. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 13 at this track on September 28 2024 over 1400m, nose behind Nuncio with 58kg at $14. Others have better credentials.

Most recently 10th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1200m, slow going 11 len behind Mi Bella carrying 54kg at $94.40. The run before that 8th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 7 over 1200m, 3 len behind Radiant Lass carrying 51kg at $39. Won't find this easy.

Dual acceptor. Last start second last of 11 at Ashburton on October 19 over 1600m, 17 len behind Eight Pence carrying 58.5kg at $35.60. Before that 12th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 24 over 2200m, on a slow track; 28 len behind Light Of Plutus carrying 58.5kg at $19.90. Hard to get excited about.