Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

Second-up. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after five months 5th of 9 at Trentham on September 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Spencer carrying 57.5kg at $5.60. Previously second-up 3rd of 14 at Matamata on October 2 2024 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Bourbon Empress carrying 60kg at $5.70. Well placed here and gets chance to atone.

Gelding back from a spell of seven months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 13 at Trentham in the LR Cty Of Npr Sprt April 12 over 1200m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Slipper Island with 53kg at $2.50. First up last campaign sixth of 14 at Te Rapa October 12 2024 over 1200m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Shoes carrying 59kg at $9.30. Certainly worth following up.

Racing well recently. Last start 2nd of 12 at Ashburton on October 11 over 1200m, neck behind Spot On Time carrying 54kg at $7.10. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Ruakaka on August 16 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Tuxedo carrying 54kg at $6.40. In the mix on best form.

At the latest run second last of 12 at Ashburton on October 11 over 1200m, 8 len behind Spot On Time with 52kg at $34.70. The run before that 2nd of 10 at this track on September 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Candycane with 51kg at $26. Will need to show more than he did last time.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at this track August 2 over 1200m, on rain affected going; a head behind Candle with 55kg at $4.30. When resuming last campaign ran last of 12 at Wingatui February 8 over 1200m, 9 len behind The Princie One carrying 51.5kg at $29.90. Likely to find this out of reach.

Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after seven months 4th of 12 at Ashburton on October 11 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Spot On Time with 54kg at $7.30. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at this track on November 16 over 1200m, on a slow track; head behind Malmaison with 57.5kg at $4.10. Key chance capable of taking this out.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming from last on the turn 8th of 10 at this track on September 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Candycane with 54kg at $9.10. Second-up 5th of 12 at Ashburton on October 11 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Spot On Time with 54kg at $6.20. Sure to be thereabouts.

Second run back. Comes off a 45-day let-up. First-up after five months was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a head at Cambridge Synthetic September 24 over 970m defeating Carsolio carrying 55kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Te Aroha on October 30 2024 over 1100m, in the wet; long-neck behind Monique Tonnerre with 56kg at $2.60. In the money when second up in the past and can add to that record today.

Third-up today. First-up favourite; won by 2.5 len at Riccarton Park Synthetic August 27 over 1200m defeating Sarissa carrying 57kg at $1.90. Second run from a spell 3rd of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Enterprise carrying 52.5kg at $3.60. Thereabouts last time out. Looks a strong top-three prospect.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine months. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at Moonee Valley Bm64 January 31 over 1000m, 3 len behind Dreamzel with 55.5kg at $5. Previous preparation first-up won by neck Mornington 0 - 64 December 11 over 1000m defeating Santasia with 57kg at $2. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Certainly worth following up.

At the latest run ran last of 12 at Wingatui on October 17 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Tomasina with 54kg at $14.10. Before that 2nd of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Enterprise with 54kg at $18.90. Meets a tough line-up and prefer others.