Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

Last start 15th of 18 at this track on November 8 over 1600m, 8 len behind Pequot carrying 57.5kg at $39.80. The run before that 6th of 14 at Ashburton on October 11 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Pogacar carrying 58kg at $11. Doesn't make any appeal.

Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 13 at Ashburton on October 19 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Winexpress carrying 58kg at $26.10. Second-up 13th of 16 at Wingatui on November 4 over 1400m, 10 len behind Afire carrying 58kg at $20. Good enough to make amends.

Dual acceptor. Last start 6th of 13 at this track on November 8 over 1200m, 4 len behind Platinum Pantheon with 58.5kg at $9.60. The run before that 4th of 13 at this track on October 25 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Maybe Diva with 55.5kg at $20.90. Finds a nice race and is among the winning hopes.

Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after six months favourite; won by a head at Ashburton October 19 over 1200m defeating Queen Of Sheba carrying 58.5kg at $2.80. Previously second-up 5th of 15 at this track on April 12 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Mystic Ocean with 54.5kg at $2.70. Shapes as a leading chance again.

Second run back. First-up after six months came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 16 at Wingatui on November 4 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Afire carrying 58kg at $14.60. Previously second-up won by a neck at Wingatui February 8 over 1400m defeating Afire with 58kg at $5.40. Plenty of improvement to come.

Second run back. First-up after five months 9th of 13 at this track on October 25 over 1200m, 3 len behind Maybe Diva carrying 58.5kg at $34.70. Previously second-up 9th of 13 at this track on November 9 2024 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Dujour with 58.5kg at $12.50. Looks a fair way off peak form so others are preferred.

Most recently crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 3rd of 15 at this track on November 8 over 1600m, 0.9 len behind Sacred Dior carrying 58.5kg at $10.10. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 16 at this track on October 25 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Iffin Doubt Dance with 56.5kg at $16.70. Will be hard to beat.

Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 14 at Ashburton on October 31 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Epilogue with 57kg at $17.70. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Ashburton on July 3 over 1400m, on rain affected going; nose behind Latenight Galaxy carrying 56.5kg at $15.10. Plenty of improvement to come.

Third-up today. First-up 8th of 14 at Ashburton on October 11 over 1400m, 3 len behind Pogacar with 57kg at $23.30. Second run from a spell 10th of 13 at this track on October 25 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Maybe Diva with 56.5kg at $20.90. Can't entertain on that form.

Most recently 12th of 14 at Wingatui on November 4 over 1200m, 9 len behind Jessie Jay carrying 54.5kg at $74.20. The start before that 11th of 14 at Wingatui on October 17 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind No Party with 57kg at $38.90. Will need to do a bit more.

Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd of 11 at Ashburton on October 31 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Second Chance carrying 57kg at $4. Previously second-up 9th of 14 at Te Rapa on May 31 over 1300m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Charmer with 56kg at $13.20. Rates highly and is a top chance.

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 11 at Ashburton on October 11 over 1400m, 9 len behind Town Belt with 57kg at $4. Before that 4th of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on September 11 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Jack Attack with 54.5kg at $4.60. In the mix.

Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 12 at Ashburton on October 19 over 1600m, 2 len behind Morus carrying 56.5kg at $12.30. The race before that 6th of 11 at Ashburton on October 11 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Town Belt carrying 53kg at $14.60. Worth including.

At the latest run got back early 11th of 14 at Ashburton on October 31 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Epilogue with 53kg at $35. The run before that 9th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1200m, slow going 11 len behind Mi Bella with 54kg at $76.30. Prepared to risk.

Third-up today. Resuming second last of 13 at Ashburton on October 19 over 1200m, 7 len behind Winexpress with 53kg at $21.20. Last start 7th of 13 at this track on October 25 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Maybe Diva carrying 53kg at $42.90. Include in all combinations.

Most recently ran last of 12 at Ashburton on October 19 over 1600m, 10 len behind Morus carrying 54.5kg at $9.70. The run before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 11 at Ashburton on October 11 over 1400m, 2 len behind Town Belt with 55.5kg at $11.50. Not likely to buck the trend this time.