Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

Gelding back from a spell of seven months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign when last of 14 at this track April 12 over 1600m, 9 len behind Third Decree with 57.5kg at $11.30. When resuming last campaign fifth of 11 at Ashburton October 12 2024 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Third Decree with 60kg at $8.30. Worth including.

Last start 6th of 14 at this track in the G3 Canterbury Breeders Stakes on November 8 over 1400m, 3 len behind Captured By Love with 55kg at $8. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 12 at Ashburton on October 11 over 1200m, long-neck behind Spot On Time with 60kg at $9.60. Can feature with the right run.

Second-up. First-up after six months 9th of 12 at Ashburton on October 11 over 1200m, 6 len behind Spot On Time carrying 56.5kg at $9. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track in the LR Pegasus Hcp on November 9 2024 over 1000m, slow going long-neck behind Illicit Dreams with 53kg at $9.60. Sure to be thereabouts.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 5th of 9 at Trentham on September 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Spencer with 57.5kg at $5.60. Last start 4th of 9 at this track in the LR Pegasus Hcp on November 8 over 1000m, 4 len behind Platinum Attack carrying 59kg at $10.50. Capable of a better showing. One of the main contenders.

Second run back. First-up after seven months favourite; won by 2 len at this track LR Pegasus Hcp November 8 over 1000m defeating Azeezle carrying 57.5kg at $2.30. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at this track in the LR Pegasus Hcp on November 9 2024 over 1000m, slow going 1.2 len behind Illicit Dreams carrying 53kg at $3.40. In form and expected to measure up again.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 10th of 12 at Wingatui on October 17 over 1200m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Tomasina with 57kg at $9.10. Second run from a spell won by 2.5 len at Wingatui November 4 over 1400m defeating Capo Dell Impero carrying 52kg at $4.90. Worth including.

Most recently 3rd of 9 at this track in the LR Pegasus Hcp on November 8 over 1000m, 4 len behind Platinum Attack carrying 54kg at $8.20. The start before that 5th of 12 at Ashburton on October 11 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Spot On Time with 54kg at $6.20. Key runner who is a great chance to measure up again.

At the latest run ran last of 14 at this track in the G3 Canterbury Breeders Stakes on November 8 over 1400m, 7 len behind Captured By Love carrying 55kg at $47.80. The start before that won by a neck at Wingatui October 17 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Move On carrying 58kg at $6.90. Will need to do even more.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 12 at Ashburton on October 11 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Spot On Time carrying 54kg at $7.30. Second-up raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at this track on November 8 over 1100m, long-neck behind Enterprise carrying 61.5kg at $3.10. Near miss last start. One of the contenders.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resumes off a 36 day letup. Resuming 8th of 14 at Ellerslie on September 20 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Celestial Wonder with 57.5kg at $15.80. Second-up 7th of 14 at Taupo on October 10 over 1300m, slow going 5 len behind Churchillian with 54kg at $4.10. Worth including.

Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently won by a neck at this track November 8 over 1100m defeating Graeme John carrying 56kg at $5. The run before that won by 1.0 len at Phar Lap Racecourse October 9 over 1200m in soft going defeating Bakhita carrying 55kg at $5.50. Worth including.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 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 with 55kg at $5.50. Second run from a spell eased back early on 5th of 9 at this track in the LR Pegasus Hcp on November 8 over 1000m, 5 len behind Platinum Attack carrying 53kg at $12.90. Rates highly. Certainly worth following up.

Recent form sound. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at this track on November 8 over 1100m, neck behind Enterprise with 58kg at $5. The run before that 3rd of 14 at this track on October 25 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Legally Binding with 58kg at $8.90. One of the contenders.