Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 13 at Ashburton on October 19 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Winexpress carrying 58.5kg at $9.40. Second-up 2nd of 13 at this track on November 8 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Platinum Pantheon with 58.5kg at $10.30. No surprise if he was in the finish.

Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after seven months 3rd of 14 at Wingatui on November 4 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Jessie Jay carrying 59kg at $20.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Wingatui on September 8 2024 over 1600m, on heavy track; 0.8 len behind Peachy Keen carrying 55.5kg at $3.20. Harder here though and others rate better.

Last start raced on the pace before fading second last of 13 at this track on November 8 over 1200m, 11 len behind Platinum Pantheon carrying 60kg at $6.80. Before that 2nd of 10 at this track on September 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; nose behind Hooray For Harry with 59.5kg at $7.70. Rates highly on his best form and is expected to do much better.

Most recently 5th of 13 at this track on November 8 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Platinum Pantheon with 58kg at $13.60. The race before that 2nd of 13 at this track on October 25 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Maybe Diva carrying 58kg at $15.30. Can play a role in the outcome.

Resumes. Finished off last preparation second of 9 at this track August 30 over 1000m, soft track; 1.0 len behind Graeme John with 57.5kg at $7.40. Previously first up; ninth of 13 at this track November 16 over 1200m, soft track; 7 len behind Malmaison with 52kg at $50.20. No go on Wednesday, but may have needed it, so stick with her.

Second run back. First-up after three months 11th of 13 at Ashburton on October 19 over 1200m, 6 len behind Winexpress carrying 57.5kg at $7.20. Previously second-up second last of 14 at Oamaru on July 20 over 1200m, on a wet track; 13 len behind Magnastar carrying 57.5kg at $17.20. Battled away on Wednesday, and the extra furlong may help him.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 11th of 13 at this track on October 25 over 1200m, 4 len behind Maybe Diva carrying 57.5kg at $38.40. Second-up 9th of 13 at this track on November 8 over 1200m, 5 len behind Platinum Pantheon carrying 54kg at $33.10. Looking elsewhere.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at Wingatui May 23 over 1200m, in the wet; 8 len behind Ex Aye with 56kg at $6.40. When resuming last campaign third of 15 at this track March 22 over 1200m, soft track; a neck behind Eastandwest carrying 56kg at $7.40. Key runner who should run well.

Second-up. First-up after 11 months second last of 11 at Ashburton on October 31 over 1200m, slow going 14 len behind Second Chance with 58.5kg at $6.40. Previously second-up 3rd of 16 at this track on November 13 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Pericoloso carrying 55kg at $14.70. Has a nice draw and is one of the leading chances.

Most recently second last of 13 at this track on October 25 over 1200m, 4 len behind Maybe Diva with 57kg at $26.10. The start before that 5th of 10 at this track on September 13 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Hooray For Harry carrying 57kg at $17.70. In the mix in this suitable race.

Resuming after a spell of five months. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at this track June 21 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Ka Ying Lucky with 57.5kg at $29.80. When resuming last campaign eighth of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse June 10 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Moon Money with 58kg at $23. Battled on fairly well on Wednesday, and he can finish closer this time.

Comes here off a 52-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 24 over 970m, 2.5 len behind Beast Of Burden with 52kg at $16.60. The race before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Matamata on September 12 over 1050m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Wee Thistle with 58.5kg at $8. Raced here on Wednesday and only battled, expect better in this.

Last start 6th of 11 at Ashburton on October 31 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Second Chance carrying 54.5kg at $16.80. The start before that 2nd of 13 at Ashburton on October 19 over 1200m, head behind Winexpress with 52kg at $10.90. Prepared to risk.

Last start 4th of 13 at this track on November 8 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Platinum Pantheon carrying 54.5kg at $51.50. The start before that 6th of 14 at Ashburton on October 31 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Epilogue with 55kg at $17.50. Looking to others.

Second-up. First-up after three months 7th of 14 at Wingatui on October 17 over 1200m, on heavy track; 5 len behind No Party carrying 54kg at $47.30. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Tauranga on March 30 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Magic Show carrying 53kg at $19.50. That run was a bit plain so prefer her later on.