Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

Dual acceptor. Last start won by 0.5 len at Riverton November 2 over 1600m in heavy going defeating Ominous with 52kg at $22.30. The race before that didn't do much in the run home; 7th of 13 at Wingatui on October 17 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Tralee Bay with 54kg at $65.90. Expected to take some running down.

Dual acceptor. Most recently won by 0.8 len at Ashburton October 19 over 1600m defeating Sacred Dior with 58.5kg at $9. The start before that 7th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Shaking Stevens with 56.5kg at $16.80. Back in form and is a solid top-three chance.

Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after seven months led to the turn then faded 6th of 16 at this track on October 25 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Iffin Doubt Dance carrying 58kg at $12.60. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 21 over 1600m, slow going 0.8 len behind Gatzby carrying 58.5kg at $20.50. He has drawn poorly but is capable of testing this field.

Second run back. First-up after two months settled towards the rear 3rd of 16 at this track on October 25 over 1600m, 0.6 len behind Iffin Doubt Dance carrying 57kg at $14.20. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Waverley on April 4 over 2200m, slow going 8 len behind Jesko with 69kg at $5.10. Sure to run well.

Second-up. First-up after five months 13th of 16 at this track on October 25 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Iffin Doubt Dance with 57.5kg at $8.70. Previously second-up won by a nose at Ellerslie April 5 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Neffu with 58.5kg at $17.40. Rates highly and looks a strong winning hope.

Most recently faded in the straight 6th of 12 at Ashburton on October 19 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Morus with 60kg at $8.10. Before that 9th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Shaking Stevens carrying 58kg at $26.10. Genuine contender under these conditions.

Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 16 at this track on October 25 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Iffin Doubt Dance with 56.5kg at $16.70. The race before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Ashburton on October 19 over 1600m, 1.4 len behind My Boy Zac carrying 58.5kg at $6. Rates highly and shouldn’t be far away.

Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 8th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Mi Bella with 57kg at $24.70. Second run from a spell 6th of 13 at Wingatui on October 17 over 1600m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Tralee Bay with 56.5kg at $19.10. Will struggle.

Dual acceptor. Most recently second last of 16 at this track on October 25 over 1600m, 6 len behind Iffin Doubt Dance with 56.5kg at $34.50. The race before that 7th of 14 at Ashburton on October 11 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Pogacar carrying 56.5kg at $23.50. Needs to improve on last couple to feature in the finish.

At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Ashburton on October 19 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Morus with 57kg at $4.20. The race before that 12th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1600m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Shaking Stevens carrying 54.5kg at $18.60. Can go one better here.

Second run back. First-up after four months raced on the pace when 2nd of 11 at Ashburton on October 19 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind My Boy Zac with 54.5kg at $8.10. Previously second-up 10th of 14 at this track on April 26 over 1800m, in the wet; 8 len behind Reverberations with 56kg at $7.10. Further improvement in store.

Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 8 at Ashburton on October 19 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Epilogue with 55.5kg at $12.40. Second-up eased back early on 9th of 14 at Ashburton on October 31 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Epilogue carrying 56kg at $22.40. Ready to peak after two runs back and is ready for another bold showing.

Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last start ran last of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 2200m, on a slow track; 28 len behind Arctic Ocean with 56kg at $22.40. The run before that 10th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 7 over 1600m, 6 len behind Zadane carrying 56.5kg at $18.60. Can't recommend.

Last start raced on the pace before fading ran last of 11 at Ashburton on October 31 over 1600m, slow going 13 len behind Queen Of Kings with 54kg at $46.70. The race before that got back early 6th of 11 at Ashburton on October 19 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind My Boy Zac carrying 56kg at $8.70. Finds a few better today. Others make more appeal.

Last start 4th of 11 at Ashburton on October 19 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind My Boy Zac carrying 55.5kg at $19. The race before that 8th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Shaking Stevens carrying 51kg at $38.80. Happy to overlook.

Returns from a 30-day let-up. Last start ran last of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1200m, slow going 14 len behind Mi Bella with 54kg at $29.80. The race before that 8th of 11 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 24 over 1600m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Shaking Stevens carrying 51kg at $14.90. Hard to enthuse.