Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last of 14 at Matamata Rating 75 March 1 over 1600m, 13 len behind Leroy Brown with 56.5kg at $22.80. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len Matamata Maat October 2 2024 over 1300m defeating Richard And I carrying 57kg at $2.80. Top chance on his best form.

Second-up. First-up after seven months faded in the straight 8th of 14 at this track on September 27 over 1400m, 5 len behind Little But Fierce carrying 60kg at $4.60. Previously second-up 4th of 13 at Gore in the LR Gore Gns on February 2 over 1335m, 6 len behind Pivotal Ten with 57kg at $24. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 14 at Wingatui June 1 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 31 len behind Radiant Reach with 59kg at $40.50. When resuming last campaign sixth of 13 at Ashburton November 3 over 1200m, 7 len behind Tempest with 58.5kg at $7.70. Likely to need this outing.

Racing well recently. Most recently won by a head at Phar Lap Racecourse October 9 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Hard Attack with 57.5kg at $9.30. Before that 2nd of 10 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 24 over 1200m, slow going head behind Sweetheart carrying 56.5kg at $5.90. Draws well and another big run is in store.

Second-up. First-up after nearly two years won by a neck at Phar Lap Racecourse October 9 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Fawke Lightning with 58.5kg at $14. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 7th of 12 at Cromwell on December 1 2023 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Fingerprinted with 54.5kg at $57.50. Looks hard to beat again.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Mi Bella with 58kg at $4.70. The start before that won by 1.75 len at Riccarton Park Synthetic September 11 over 1200m defeating Here I Am carrying 59kg at $2.10. Has ability and is a top-three hope.

Resuming after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic May 15 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Delphillius with 58kg at $17.50. First up last campaign second of 13 at Ashburton November 3 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Tempest carrying 56.5kg at $23.20. Wait and see how she comes up.

Comes here off a 31-day let-up. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 24 over 1300m, head behind Fun Never Sets with 54kg at $15.10. The start before that failed to make an impression; 7th of 10 at Ruakaka on September 3 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Is That All carrying 59kg at $14.40. Winning chance.

Third-up today. First-up won by 2 len at this track August 30 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Lochmara Bay with 56.5kg at $8.60. Second run from a spell 5th of 14 at this track on September 27 over 1400m, 4 len behind Little But Fierce with 57kg at $12.70. Has been racing well. Must be included.

Resumes after a break of 11 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign third of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic August 6 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Miss Starlight carrying 56.5kg at $9.30. When resuming last campaign third of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic June 11 over 1400m, 4 len behind Wanderin Spelle carrying 56.5kg at $9.30. Looks very hard to beat.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resumes off a 42 day letup. First-up 4th of 8 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 27 over 1200m, 5 len behind Alberton Angel with 55.5kg at $8.60. Second-up 5th of 10 at this track on September 13 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Hooray For Harry carrying 57kg at $17.70. Worth including in calculations.

Second-up. First-up after three months 8th of 14 at Ashburton on October 11 over 1400m, 3 len behind Pogacar carrying 57kg at $23.30. Previously second-up 7th of 14 at Oamaru on July 20 over 1200m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Magnastar carrying 57kg at $22. She has drawn poorly but is capable of testing this field.

Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic May 21 over 970m, 5.5 len behind Market Place with 51kg at $19.30. When resuming last campaign fifth of 10 at Pukekohe March 14 over 1200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Overstate with 56kg at $16.30. Looks up against it.

Second-up. First-up after three months second last of 13 at Ashburton on October 19 over 1200m, 7 len behind Winexpress with 53kg at $21.20. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Ashburton on April 3 over 1400m, slow going 2.25 len behind Ugo with 56kg at $7.40. Might find this a bit too tough.