Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

Third-up today. First-up 4th of 14 at Ashburton on October 11 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Shakabrah with 58.5kg at $13.90. Second-up rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 11 at this track on October 25 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Chilli Margs with 58.5kg at $4.20. Strong chance based on that form, particularly over its favoured journey.

Second-up. First-up after 10 months 2nd of 7 at New Plymouth Raceway on October 24 over 1200m, on a wet track; 0.8 len behind Thorax carrying 55.5kg at $9.60. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Otaki on January 6 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Mad Max carrying 54kg at $8. Hard to beat.

Michael & Matthew Pitman trained three-year-old gelding lining up for first race start. Looked good in a recent trial win. Wide barrier will make his chances harder. Looks one of the chances despite a tricky draw.

At the latest run 7th of 10 at Waverley on October 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Classy Brahma carrying 54.5kg at $11.40. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Awapuni Synthetic on September 14 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Chart The Stars carrying 54.5kg at $3.80. Forward showing expected.

Comes off a 30 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1200m, slow going neck behind The Red Rhino with 56.5kg at $9.20. The run before that 6th of 10 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Hollyhockaroo carrying 56.5kg at $4.90. Doesn’t need to improve much to play a big role.

Most recently crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 2nd of 14 at this track on October 25 over 1400m, long-neck behind One True King with 56.5kg at $27. The run before that 10th of 14 at Ashburton on October 11 over 1400m, 7 len behind Shakabrah with 56.5kg at $71.80. Promising effort last time out. Not far away last start and is worth including.

Most recently 7th of 11 at Ashburton on October 19 over 1200m, 5 len behind Thunderfist carrying 56.5kg at $5.60. Before that 2nd of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; head behind Morrie carrying 56.5kg at $3.90. Great chance to atone.

Last start eased back early on 6th of 11 at this track on October 25 over 1400m, 6 len behind Chilli Margs with 56.5kg at $10.60. Before that 6th of 13 at Ashburton on October 19 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Iron Maiden with 56.5kg at $7.40. Don't dismiss.

Last start 11th of 13 at Ashburton on October 31 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Serendipitous with 54.5kg at $25.30. The race before that 4th of 11 at Ashburton on October 19 over 1200m, 6 len behind Platinum Pantheon with 55.5kg at $16.60. Looks tested again.

At the latest run failed to make an impression; 5th of 8 at Riverton on November 2 over 1400m, on a wet track; 18 len behind Rings Of Satin carrying 56.5kg at $49.10. The run before that second last of 8 at Wingatui on October 17 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Snow Brainer carrying 54.5kg at $52.10. Hard to have.

Lining up for just third start. At debut, 9th of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 7 over 1600m, 6 len behind McClintock with 54.5kg at $14.50. Last start sat on the pace before fading 12th of 14 at this track on October 25 over 1400m, 13 len behind One True King with 56.5kg at $84.50. Can't recommend on that form, looking to others.

At debut, 2nd of 11 at Ashburton on October 19 over 1200m, head behind Thunderfist with 54kg at $5.60. Better for that experience and looks a great chance to break through.

Second-up. First start 6th of 11 at Wingatui on June 1 over 820m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Cool Aza Rene with 52kg at $5.70. Went for a spell before returning 4th of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind The Red Rhino carrying 54kg at $2.20. Plenty of improvement to come.

Most recently 9th of 14 at this track on October 25 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind One True King with 54kg at $9.80. The run before that 9th of 14 at Ashburton on October 11 over 1400m, 5 len behind Shakabrah with 54kg at $13.50. Expect she will make amends.

Last start 10th of 13 at Ashburton on October 31 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Flipper with 55.5kg at $24.30. The race before that second last in a small field at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 7 over 1200m, 6 len behind Alottago with 52.5kg at $56.70. Likely to find this out of reach.