Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 11 at Ellerslie on September 20 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Tardelli carrying 54.5kg at $2.90. Last start 2nd of 14 at Taupo on October 10 over 1300m, slow going 2 len behind Churchillian with 54.5kg at $5.70. Likely to feature again.

At the latest run sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 11 at Ashburton on October 11 over 1600m, 7 len behind Sir Albert carrying 54.5kg at $17.30. The race before that 4th of 8 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 24 over 1600m, slow going 2.5 len behind Natural Momentum with 59kg at $5.90. Others preferred.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 7 at this track Hcp on August 30 over 1000m, on a slow track; head behind Ka Ying Lucky carrying 58kg at $2.10. Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 12 at Ashburton on October 11 over 1200m, long-neck behind Spot On Time carrying 60kg at $9.60. Major player on best form.

Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after five months 2nd of 9 at Ascot Park on October 3 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.0 len behind Martell carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 8th of 16 at this track in the LR Steward's Stakes Handicap on November 16 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Mystic Park carrying 54.5kg at $14.90. Key chance capable of taking this out.

Last start 5th of 12 at this track on October 25 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Spot On Time with 54kg at $14.10. The start before that 4th of 9 at this track on September 27 over 1400m, 6 len behind Stonybreck with 54kg at $3.60. Not far away last time. Give another chance.

Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently won by 2 len at Taupo October 10 over 1300m on a soft track defeating Captured By Love carrying 54kg at $17.50. The run before that struggled in the run home; ran last of 11 at Ellerslie on September 20 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind Tardelli with 54kg at $14. Hard to fault form and can measure up again.

Recent form sound. Most recently won by a neck at Wingatui October 17 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Move On with 58kg at $6.90. Before that 3rd of 9 at Ascot Park on October 3 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Martell with 53kg at $6.90. Sure to be thereabouts again.

Most recently faded in the straight 9th of 11 at Ashburton on October 11 over 1600m, 8 len behind Sir Albert with 51kg at $12.60. The start before that didn't do much in the run home; second last of 9 at this track on September 13 over 1800m, slow going 7 len behind Cognito carrying 53kg at $4.50. Meets a tough line-up and prefer others.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 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. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at this track on October 25 over 1400m, neck behind Spot On Time carrying 54kg at $16.50. Racing well. Likely to feature again.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Ashburton on October 11 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Elusive Impact carrying 57kg at $8.30. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.0 len at Ashburton October 31 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Lord Weyburn with 57kg at $5.10. Terrific chance to continue the strong form.

Racing well recently. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Ashburton on October 19 over 1600m, 0.9 len behind Kellanzor carrying 55.5kg at $3.70. Before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on September 27 over 1580m, 1.5 len behind Show Pony with 55.5kg at $4.50. Solid top-three prospects again.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 9 at Te Rapa on September 14 over 1200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Midnight Edition carrying 54kg at $6. Second-up 5th of 14 at Ellerslie on October 18 over 1400m, 5 len behind Arabian Songbird carrying 54kg at $14.30. Must respect.

Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 13 at Trentham on October 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Wingman with 56.5kg at $11.70. The race before that 3rd of 8 at Hawera in the G3 Taranaki Breeders (Evergreen) Stakes on October 4 over 1400m, in the wet; 2 len behind Hi Yo Sass Bomb with 56.5kg at $11.60. Hard to fault if at her best.

Second-up. First-up after five months won by 0.8 len at Te Aroha October 22 over 1150m on a rain affected track defeating Miss Madridista with 57.5kg at $7.20. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Te Rapa on April 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; neck behind Queen Zou carrying 55.5kg at $10.50. Hard to have in this tough line-up.