Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

Most recently sat on the pace when 2nd of 9 at this track on September 27 over 1400m, 5 len behind Stonybreck with 59.5kg at $8.30. The race before that 5th of 10 at this track on September 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Candycane carrying 59.5kg at $7.80. Big chance to return to the winner's list.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up did the work up front then tired 6th of 10 at this track on August 30 over 1580m, slow going 3.5 len behind Cognito carrying 55kg at $7.70. Second run from a spell won by 0.8 len at Trentham G3 Metric Mile September 20 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Knock Off carrying 56kg at $8. In the mix again.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 10 at this track on September 13 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Candycane carrying 58kg at $1.90. Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at this track on September 27 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Stonybreck carrying 58kg at $5.40. Finds a nice race and is worth including.

Second-up. First-up after four months 6th of 11 at Ashburton on October 11 over 1600m, 6 len behind Sir Albert with 59kg at $10.80. Previously second-up 11th of 14 at Wingatui in the G3 White Robe Lodge Hcp on March 1 over 1600m, 12 len behind Our Echo with 59kg at $2.90. Others rate better this time.

Racing well recently. Most recently scored a big 5 len win at this track September 27 over 1400m defeating Perfect Scenario with 54kg at $4.70. The run before that 3rd of 10 at this track on August 30 over 1580m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Cognito carrying 55kg at $6.60. In great form and can make it back-to-back wins.

Second-up today. Last run favourite; won by a neck at Ashburton October 11 over 1200m defeating Illicit Dreams carrying 56.5kg at $4.10. At only start last preparation favourite; won by a head at Ashburton March 13 over 1200m in the wet defeating South Of Houston with 56kg at $2.90. No reason he cannot get the job done again.

Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 9 at this track on September 27 over 1400m, 6 len behind Stonybreck with 55.5kg at $7.30. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Wingatui in LR on February 8 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Harlech with 53.5kg at $7.20. Strips fitter and should be in the mix.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming favourite; won by 1.3 len at this track September 13 over 1200m in soft going defeating Zoulander carrying 54kg at $8.40. Last start 4th of 9 at this track on September 27 over 1400m, 6 len behind Stonybreck with 54kg at $3.60. First up rating makes him a major player.

Second run back. First-up after six months 8th of 12 at Ashburton on October 11 over 1200m, 5 len behind Spot On Time carrying 52kg at $17.10. Previously second-up second last of 15 at this track on October 26 over 1800m, on heavy track; 47 len behind Iffididit with 60kg at $11.60. Has won second up before but this looks a bit rich.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming won by 0.5 len at this track August 30 over 1200m in soft going defeating Legally Binding with 58kg at $9.60. Last start 11th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Graeme John carrying 57.5kg at $21.20. Can't have on that form.

Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Graeme John with 58kg at $7.60. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Ashburton March 13 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Candycane carrying 56.5kg at $4.10. Strips fitter and expected to figure prominently.

Second run back. First-up after four months 7th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Enterprise with 59kg at $15.90. Previously second-up won by a nose at Phar Lap Racecourse November 21 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Cheney carrying 58.5kg at $22.20. Will struggle against these.