Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 10th of 12 at Ashburton on October 11 over 1200m, 7 len behind Spot On Time with 53kg at $18.60. Last start 12th of 14 at this track on October 25 over 1200m, 11 len behind Legally Binding carrying 60kg at $47.90. Not among the chances.

Racing well recently. Last start favourite; won by a neck at this track October 25 over 1200m defeating Brave Spirit with 58kg at $3.70. The race before that 2nd of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1200m, slow going 0.8 len behind Graeme John with 57kg at $4.40. Rates highly here and can measure up.

Last start 5th of 8 at this track on November 8 over 1100m, 2 len behind Enterprise carrying 58.5kg at $5.90. The start before that 4th of 14 at this track on October 25 over 1200m, 4 len behind Legally Binding carrying 56.5kg at $11.50. Best form measures up and he looks a huge chance.

Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at Arawa Park on July 19 over 1400m, on heavy track; long-neck behind Girls Light Up with 56.5kg at $4.60. When resuming last campaign 3rd of 9 at Hawera on August 4 2024 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Confetti with 55kg at $2.30. Trialled on November 3 at Woodville over 850m and finished fourth. This is an ideal race to kick off. Expected to feature.

At the latest run from last on the turn second last of 8 at this track on November 8 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Enterprise carrying 59kg at $33. The race before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 11 at Ashburton on October 31 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Queen Of Kings carrying 54kg at $20.20. Looking elsewhere.

Second run back. First-up after seven months 2nd of 14 at this track on October 25 over 1200m, neck behind Legally Binding with 57kg at $7. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Te Rapa on February 8 over 1200m, 4 len behind Miss Bo Peep with 58kg at $13.60. Has a solid second up record and cannot be discounted.

Comes off a 37 day let-up. Last start 9th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Enterprise carrying 55kg at $14.60. The start before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Gore on September 21 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Martell with 54kg at $4.80. Well held last time and facing a tough task today.

Second-up. First-up after five months won by 0.8 len at Trentham October 26 over 1000m in soft going defeating Toronto with 59.5kg at $12.40. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Trentham on March 2 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Argyle with 58kg at $7.70. Still has scope for improvement and should be right in the mix.

Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd in a small field at Riverton on November 2 over 1400m, on a wet track; 1.4 len behind Sight To See with 53.5kg at $2. The race before that 3rd of 12 at Wingatui on October 17 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Tomasina carrying 53.5kg at $7.70. Thereabouts last time out. Worth including.

Most recently 7th of 14 at this track on October 25 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Legally Binding with 57kg at $11.70. The run before that 8th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Graeme John with 55kg at $16.60. Nice effort last time. Hard to beat on his best form.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 5th of 12 at Wingatui on October 17 over 1200m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Tomasina carrying 56.5kg at $63. Second run from a spell 9th of 11 at Ashburton on October 31 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Girls Light Up with 56.5kg at $20.50. Hard to make a case.

Last start led but faded 3rd of 11 at Ashburton on October 31 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Girls Light Up with 53kg at $15.50. Before that 8th of 14 at this track on October 25 over 1200m, 5 len behind Legally Binding with 53kg at $58.50. Not going well enough to trouble these.

Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 18 at this track November 16 over 1600m, soft track; 2.5 len behind The Entertainer with 54.5kg at $13.60. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Phar Lap Racecourse October 8 2024 over 1200m in the wet defeating Jack Attack with 57kg at $2.70. Has the ability to run well.

Third-up today. Resuming favourite; won by 5.5 len at Ashburton October 19 over 1200m defeating Aladdins Jem carrying 57kg at $2.70. Second-up favourite; won by 1.75 len at this track November 8 over 1200m defeating Hivari with 57.5kg at $2.70. Racing well. Very smart and is a leading player again.

Back from a long spell. Finished off last preparation 11th of 15 at this track on April 26 over 1000m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Penvose Lad with 55kg at $22.90. When resuming last campaign 2nd of 11 at Cromwell on November 29 over 1220m, 2.25 len behind Kikimora with 55.5kg at $6.80. Will need this hitout.

Second run back. First-up after two months won by a neck at Ashburton October 31 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Palace Princess carrying 59kg at $7.30. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on June 26 over 1200m, 3 len behind Holdem carrying 55.5kg at $13.60. Back in great shape and is definitely worth including.

Most recently 4th of 8 at this track on November 8 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Enterprise with 54.5kg at $4.90. The race before that did the work up front then tired 7th of 10 at Ashburton in the G3 Barneswood Farm Stakes on October 11 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Cool Aza Rene carrying 57kg at $11.80. Solid top three prospects.