Races ORX Phar Lap R/Way - NZ

Recent form sound. Returns from a 31-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.0 len at Ashburton October 19 over 1600m defeating Schedar carrying 58kg at $3. The race before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 14 at this track on October 9 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Shaking Stevens carrying 55.5kg at $6.90. Back in form and looks one of the chances.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at this track September 7 over 2200m, 7 len behind Koyama carrying 52kg at $3.20. When resuming last campaign 15th of 18 at Riccarton Park November 16 2024 over 1600m, soft track; 11 len behind The Entertainer carrying 57kg at $77.10. Looks all set for a positive return.

Racing well recently. Last start won by 0.8 len at Riccarton Park November 8 over 1600m defeating Kaiseda with 57.5kg at $10.40. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Ashburton on October 19 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Morus with 57kg at $4.20. No reason she cannot salute again.

At the latest run 13th of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 8 over 1600m, 8 len behind Sacred Dior carrying 59kg at $12.80. The start before that won by 0.8 len at Ashburton October 19 over 1600m defeating Sacred Dior carrying 58.5kg at $9. Can do much better this time.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 13th of 16 at Riccarton Park on October 25 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Iffin Doubt Dance with 57.5kg at $8.70. Last start from last on the turn 10th of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 8 over 1600m, 4 len behind Sacred Dior with 59kg at $7.30. Major player.

Second run back. First-up after 10 months 8th of 14 at Ashburton on October 31 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Epilogue carrying 57kg at $88.30. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 26 2024 over 1600m, 2 len behind Ping carrying 58.5kg at $9.20. This looks too tough.

Last start ran last of 14 at Ashburton on October 31 over 2200m, slow going 19 len behind Cosmetic Virtue with 57.5kg at $30.10. Before that couldn't go on with it; ran last of 8 at Ashburton on October 19 over 1600m, 12 len behind Epilogue with 58kg at $9.80. Prepared to risk.

Third-up today. First-up 8th of 13 at Ashburton on October 19 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Winexpress carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. Second run from a spell 7th of 11 at Ashburton on October 31 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Second Chance with 57.5kg at $6.80. Sure to be tough to beat from an inside stall.

At the latest run 11th of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 8 over 1600m, 5 len behind Sacred Dior with 55kg at $32.30. The race before that 6th of 13 at Wingatui on October 17 over 1600m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Tralee Bay with 56.5kg at $19.10. Watch for a big final furlong.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran last of 10 at Riccarton Park on September 13 over 1580m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Givealittle with 56.5kg at $20.50. Second run from a spell 12th of 16 at Riccarton Park on October 25 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Iffin Doubt Dance with 56kg at $62.60. Rates highly and can break through.

Returns from a 31-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 11 at Ashburton on October 19 over 2200m, 6 len behind Avoriaz with 57kg at $26.10. Before that 9th of 12 at this track on October 9 over 2200m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Arctic Ocean carrying 56.5kg at $55.40. Needs to do more.

Resumes after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Wingatui May 23 over 1600m, on heavy track; 16 len behind Radiant Reach with 55.5kg at $4.10. Previously first up; eighth of 12 at Riverton April 21 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 15 len behind No Bouquet carrying 56kg at $14.30. Looks very hard to beat.

Resuming after ten weeks in the paddock. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at Riccarton Park Synthetic September 11 over 2200m, 5.5 len behind Enterprise Gem carrying 57kg at $7.70. When resuming last campaign eighth of 12 at Ashburton November 3 2024 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Roca Mile carrying 56.5kg at $44.60. Sure to be ready to run well.

Last start 2nd of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 8 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Sacred Dior with 54.5kg at $44.80. The run before that ran last of 13 at this track on October 9 over 1200m, slow going 14 len behind Mi Bella with 54kg at $29.80. Don't underestimate.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 13 at this track on October 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Mi Bella with 55.5kg at $6.10. Second-up raced on the pace before fading 10th of 14 at Ashburton on October 31 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Epilogue with 56kg at $7.60. Rough each way hope.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 5th of 12 at Ashburton on October 19 over 1600m, 4 len behind Morus with 57kg at $14.20. Second-up faded in the straight 12th of 14 at Ashburton on October 31 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Epilogue with 51.5kg at $23.70. Low on confidence and hard to recommend.

First-up. Finished off last preparation 11th of 13 at Oamaru August 15 over 2200m, soft track; 13 len behind Cosmetic Virtue with 56kg at $24.70. First up last campaign eighth of 11 at Te Aroha January 4 over 1400m, soft track; 12 len behind Saltnesse with 58kg at $38.50. Prefer to see how he returns.

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 13 at Riccarton Park September 13 over 2000m, soft track; 16 len behind Devil In Disguise with 54kg at $27.20. First up last campaign fifth of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic July 24 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Tap 'N' Go carrying 54kg at $45.80. Prefer to see how she returns.

Comes off a 31 day let-up. Last start 5th of 11 at Ashburton on October 19 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind My Boy Zac with 55.5kg at $15.10. The start before that 8th of 11 at Ashburton on October 11 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Town Belt with 54kg at $13.80. Will need to do a lot more.

Returns from a 31-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 13 at Ashburton on October 19 over 1200m, 8 len behind Winexpress carrying 54kg at $54.30. The race before that ran last of 14 at this track on September 24 over 1200m, slow going 16 len behind Thedreamsnotover carrying 54kg at $24.30. Cannot recommend.