Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up faded in the straight 8th of 14 at this track on September 27 over 1400m, 5 len behind Little But Fierce carrying 60kg at $4.60. Last start 3rd of 13 at this track on October 25 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Maybe Diva with 59.5kg at $4.20. Ready to run a big race.

Last start 2nd of 16 at this track on October 25 over 1600m, neck behind Iffin Doubt Dance carrying 59.5kg at $8.10. The run before that 3rd of 14 at Ashburton on October 11 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Pogacar carrying 59kg at $6.90. Major player.

Third-up today. Resumes off a 42 day letup. Resuming 8th of 12 at Te Rapa on September 14 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Kaimai Queen carrying 56kg at $18.20. Second-up 10th of 15 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Suavetta with 60kg at $11.40. Winless at this trip and needs to lift.

Third-up today. First-up second last of 10 at this track on September 13 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Hooray For Harry carrying 59.5kg at $12.30. Second-up rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 14 at Ashburton on October 11 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Pogacar carrying 59kg at $17.10. Among the better chances.

Having second run back today. Last outing second last of 11 at Ashburton on October 31 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Girls Light Up with 56kg at $20.70. At only start last preparation got back early 6th of 10 at Ashburton on April 3 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Chapinteel carrying 54.5kg at $6.50. Doesn't make any appeal.

Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 16 at this track on October 25 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Iffin Doubt Dance carrying 57kg at $13.70. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 24 over 1600m, slow going neck behind Natural Momentum carrying 54kg at $7.70. Shapes as a key runner.

Second-up. First-up after eight months 2nd of 14 at Ashburton on October 31 over 1400m, slow going 0.8 len behind Epilogue with 59kg at $3.50. Previously second-up favourite; won by a neck at Matamata December 20 over 1400m defeating Staphee carrying 57kg at $6.50. Hard to beat.

Most recently 6th of 14 at Ashburton on October 11 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Pogacar with 58kg at $11. The start before that 8th of 12 at this track on September 27 over 1580m, 4 len behind Show Pony with 55.5kg at $46.30. Must improve sharply.

Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 11 at Hawera on October 4 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Piper's Son with 57.5kg at $3.80. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Otaki on September 26 over 2100m, on a wet track; 2.75 len behind Opera Belle carrying 55.5kg at $11. Should run well.

Last start sat on the pace before fading 14th of 16 at this track on October 25 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Iffin Doubt Dance with 59kg at $15.90. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Ashburton on October 11 over 1400m, long-neck behind Town Belt with 58.5kg at $7.60. Happy to overlook.

Second-up. First-up after three months 6th of 8 at Ashburton on October 19 over 1600m, 6 len behind Epilogue with 56kg at $8.10. Previously second-up ran last of 14 at this track on April 26 over 1800m, on a wet track; 17 len behind Reverberations with 52kg at $10.50. Fitter and looks set to improve sharply.

Second run back. First-up after three months 2nd of 8 at Ashburton on October 19 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Epilogue with 57.5kg at $5.40. Previously second-up second last of 7 at this track on June 21 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Bella Luce carrying 52kg at $10.30. Shaping up nicely and is a genuine hope.

Dual acceptor. At the latest run won by 0.5 len at Riverton November 2 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating Ominous with 52kg at $22.30. The run before that sat on the pace before fading 7th of 13 at Wingatui on October 17 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Tralee Bay carrying 54kg at $65.90. Predicted to struggle.

Returns from a 30-day let-up. Last start 5th of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 2200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Arctic Ocean carrying 57.5kg at $15. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a nose at Riccarton Park Synthetic September 11 over 2200m defeating Light Of Plutus with 58kg at $8.10. Doesn't appeal.

Last start 7th of 16 at this track on October 25 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Iffin Doubt Dance with 58kg at $18.30. Before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Ashburton on October 19 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Epilogue carrying 58kg at $5. Looks tested again this line-up.

Second run back. First-up after five months 6th of 14 at Wingatui on October 17 over 1200m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind No Party carrying 57.5kg at $7.90. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind War Court with 55kg at $4.90. Strips fitter and expected to feature.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 10 at Waverley on September 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Velton with 57kg at $2. Last start 3rd in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on October 24 over 1400m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Fabulous Gal carrying 57kg at $3.20. Fitter now and making headway. Right in the mix.

Last start led but faded 3rd of 13 at Ashburton on October 11 over 2200m, 2.5 len behind Rosso with 56.5kg at $11.50. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 13 at this track on September 13 over 2000m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Devil In Disguise with 56.5kg at $22.30. Other preferred.

Dual acceptor. At the latest run won by 0.8 len at Ashburton October 19 over 1600m defeating Sacred Dior carrying 58.5kg at $9. The run before that 7th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Shaking Stevens carrying 56.5kg at $16.80. Not keen.

Dual acceptor. Second run back. 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 with 58kg at $12.60. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 21 over 1600m, slow going 0.8 len behind Gatzby with 58.5kg at $20.50. Faces tough task.

Dual acceptor. Most recently second last of 16 at this track on October 25 over 1600m, 6 len behind Iffin Doubt Dance carrying 56.5kg at $34.50. Before that 7th of 14 at Ashburton on October 11 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Pogacar with 56.5kg at $23.50. Form tapering and will need to improve.

Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 8th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1200m, slow going 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 heavy track; 6 len behind Tralee Bay with 56.5kg at $19.10. This looks a tough test.