Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

Recent form sound. Comes here off a 56-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 10 at this track on September 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; nose behind Hooray For Harry carrying 59.5kg at $7.70. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track on August 30 over 1000m, slow going 1.4 len behind Graeme John carrying 59.5kg at $9.30. Expected to be very competitive.

At the latest run eased back early on 9th of 14 at Ashburton on October 11 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Pogacar carrying 60kg at $5.70. Before that took up a position near the tail 2nd of 14 at this track on September 27 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Little But Fierce carrying 60kg at $29.40. Rates highly on best form so he can turn things around.

Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign third of 13 at Riccarton Park Synthetic Rating 65 August 6 over 1600m, a long neck behind Bellutta carrying 59kg at $3.40. On debut second of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic May 29 over 1400m, a long neck behind Raghallaigh carrying 58.5kg at $8.40. Expected to go well with that initial campaign under his belt.

Racing well recently. Last start 2nd of 13 at this track on October 25 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Maybe Diva with 58kg at $15.30. The race before that 2nd of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Mi Bella with 58kg at $4.70. Expected to be very competitive.

Last start won by a head at Ashburton October 19 over 1200m defeating Abit Sassy with 57kg at $26. The start before that eased back early on 10th of 13 at Te Aroha on September 21 over 1400m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Soaring Pengshan carrying 70kg at $19.80. Swooper to watch for late in the piece.

Second-up. First-up after four months 5th of 13 at Ashburton on October 19 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Winexpress with 58.5kg at $9.40. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 3 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Moon Money with 59.5kg at $3.20. Will benefit from that run and can feature in the finish.

At the latest run 6th of 13 at this track on October 25 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Maybe Diva with 57.5kg at $31.70. The race before that won by a head at Phar Lap Racecourse October 9 over 1200m in soft going defeating Hard Attack carrying 57.5kg at $9.30. Major player on best form.

Third-up today. First-up won by a neck at Phar Lap Racecourse October 9 over 1200m in soft going defeating Fawke Lightning carrying 58.5kg at $14. Second run from a spell 4th of 13 at this track on October 25 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Maybe Diva carrying 55.5kg at $20.90. Hard to beat on his best form.

Second-up. First-up after three months favourite; won by 5.5 len at Ashburton October 19 over 1200m defeating Aladdins Jem with 57kg at $2.70. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Hawera on July 15 over 1200m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Spandeedo with 56kg at $13.90. Sure to go well again. Stick with him.

Second-up. First-up after five months 11th of 13 at this track on October 25 over 1200m, 4 len behind Maybe Diva with 57.5kg at $38.40. Previously second-up 7th of 13 at this track on November 9 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Helldancer with 56.5kg at $16. Looks a fair way off peak form so others are preferred.

She is resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign ninth of 14 at Wingatui June 1 over 1200m, in the wet; 18 len behind De Russian Rocket with 56kg at $15.40. On debut second last of 13 at this track November 9 over 1200m, soft track; 7 len behind Helldancer with 55kg at $31.70. Might need a run or two.

Most recently 6th of 14 at Ashburton on October 31 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Epilogue carrying 55kg at $17.50. The race before that second last of 11 at Ashburton on October 19 over 1600m, 6 len behind My Boy Zac carrying 57.5kg at $14.50. Unlikely to feature.

Returns from a 45-day let-up. Most recently 11th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Thedreamsnotover with 55kg at $24.50. Before that 2nd in a small field at Riccarton Park Synthetic on September 11 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Giannis with 57kg at $7.80. Fitness an issue.

Second-up. First-up after six months ran last of 11 at Ashburton on October 31 over 1200m, on a slow track; 33 len behind Second Chance carrying 54.5kg at $50.10. Previously second-up second last of 11 at Tauherenikau Rating 65 on December 11 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Retrostar carrying 56.5kg at $8.20. Can't recommend.