Races ORX Phar Lap R/Way - NZ

Last start struggled in the run home; second last of 9 at Riccarton Park on November 8 over 2000m, 6 len behind Sunset Boulevard carrying 62kg at $26.70. The run before that ran last of 12 at Ashburton on October 11 over 2200m, 13 len behind Court Of Appeal with 57.5kg at $12.70. Overlook recent runs. Finds a suitable contest this time so expect sharp improvement.

Most recently rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 11 at Riccarton Park on November 12 over 1800m, slow going 1.5 len behind Steal My Thunder with 59kg at $13.90. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 11 at Ashburton on October 31 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Queen Of Kings carrying 54kg at $7.40. Can improve again. Rates highly and is likely to be in the finish.

Most recently struggled in the run home; 8th of 13 at Riccarton Park on October 25 over 3000m, 15 len behind I'm A Dirty Rascal carrying 54kg at $24.60. The start before that struggled in the run home; 5th of 12 at Ashburton on October 11 over 2200m, 9 len behind Court Of Appeal carrying 54kg at $18.30. Has ability and can test this field on her best form.

At the latest run second last of 10 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 2600m, on rain affected going; 28 len behind Rosso with 54kg at $22.50. The start before that 4th of 13 at Riccarton Park on October 25 over 3000m, 2 len behind I'm A Dirty Rascal carrying 54kg at $18.80. Has ability and is worth another chance.

Most recently won by a nose at Ashburton October 31 over 2200m on a soft track defeating Unleash The Beast carrying 58kg at $5.40. The start before that 6th of 12 at this track on October 9 over 2200m, slow going 6 len behind Arctic Ocean with 58kg at $3.90. Hard to beat on her best form.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up second last of 11 at Ashburton on October 31 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Girls Light Up carrying 56kg at $20.70. Last start 13th of 18 at Riccarton Park on November 8 over 1600m, 7 len behind Pequot carrying 60kg at $41.80. Unlikely to threaten.

Resumes. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at Riccarton Park Synthetic Rating 75 September 11 over 1600m, 8 len behind Court Of Appeal with 54kg at $10. First up last campaign fifth of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic May 15 over 2200m, 5 len behind Funfetti carrying 52kg at $8.30. Should run well.

Last start ran last of 13 at Riccarton Park in the LR Metropolitan Hcp on November 8 over 2600m, 18 len behind Just Charlie with 53kg at $60.60. Before that got back early 7th of 10 at Wingatui on November 4 over 2200m, 4 len behind Complicate with 54kg at $8.40. Good enough to turn things around.

Most recently 2nd of 16 at Riccarton Park on November 12 over 2600m, slow going 1.75 len behind Unleash The Beast carrying 57kg at $15.90. The start before that 7th of 13 at Riccarton Park on October 25 over 3000m, 12 len behind I'm A Dirty Rascal carrying 54kg at $20.90. Likely to measure up again.

At the latest run raced on the pace before fading second last of 14 at Ashburton on October 31 over 2200m, on a slow track; 18 len behind Cosmetic Virtue with 59kg at $23.70. Before that came from midfield and won by a neck at this track October 9 over 2200m on a soft track defeating Aviva carrying 58.5kg at $3. Has ability and can turn things around.

Last start 11th of 14 at Ashburton on October 31 over 2200m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Cosmetic Virtue carrying 55.5kg at $15.40. Before that failed to make an impression; 7th of 11 at Ashburton on October 19 over 2200m, 6 len behind Avoriaz carrying 58kg at $4. Great chance to atone.

Third-up today. Freshened for 56 days. Resuming ran last of 13 at Riccarton Park on September 13 over 2000m, on a slow track; 26 len behind Devil In Disguise with 54kg at $32.70. Second run from a spell ran last of 12 at this track on September 24 over 2200m, slow going 14 len behind California Gold carrying 54kg at $56.90. Not among the chances.

Most recently 12th of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 8 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Sacred Dior carrying 57kg at $61.80. The start before that ran last of 12 at this track on October 9 over 2200m, slow going 28 len behind Arctic Ocean with 56kg at $22.40. Others rate better.

Returns from a 31-day let-up. Last start 4th of 11 at Ashburton on October 19 over 2200m, 4 len behind Avoriaz with 57kg at $9.60. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on September 11 over 2200m, 2.5 len behind Enterprise Gem carrying 56.5kg at $6. Hard to see him winning this with form like that.

Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 16 at Riccarton Park on November 12 over 2600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Unleash The Beast with 53.5kg at $14.60. Before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 14 at Ashburton on October 31 over 2200m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Cosmetic Virtue carrying 52.5kg at $8.80. Has ability and is a top-three hope.