Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 10 at Kurow on December 30 over 1800m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Beaujolais with 55.5kg at $2.40. The run before that 2nd of 10 at Gore on December 21 over 2000m, in the wet; 3 len behind Marella Miss carrying 55.5kg at $4.50. Expected to be very competitive.

Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 10 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Naval Command carrying 55.5kg at $3.80. The race before that 4th of 11 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Red Label with 57.5kg at $7.50. Deserves another chance.

At the latest run 8th of 10 at Kurow on December 30 over 1800m, slow going 17 len behind Beaujolais carrying 56.5kg at $18.10. The race before that 4th of 11 at Ashburton on December 24 over 2200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Henry Thomas carrying 55.5kg at $66.70. Comes into this in ordinary form. Well held last time and looks tested.

Last start 5th of 11 at Ashburton on December 24 over 2200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Henry Thomas with 58.5kg at $17.90. Before that 7th of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1600m, 8 len behind High Roller with 58.5kg at $54. Likely to measure up again with a repeat performance.

Most recently 6th of 9 at Reefton on January 7 over 2000m, slow going 15 len behind Little Thief carrying 58.5kg at $53.10. Before that got back early 7th of 10 at Kurow on December 30 over 1800m, on a slow track; 17 len behind Beaujolais carrying 58.5kg at $52.30. Won't be bothering these.

Raced two times to date. At big odds at debut, 11th of 14 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Moon Goddess with 54.5kg at $39.70. Last start eased back early on 5th of 9 at Reefton on January 7 over 2000m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Little Thief with 54.5kg at $21.50. Meets a stronger field but he can measure up.

Last start 2nd of 11 at Ashburton on December 24 over 2200m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Henry Thomas with 56.5kg at $6.50. The race before that 6th of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1600m, 7 len behind High Roller with 53.5kg at $28.50. Big chance with a repeat of the latest effort.

At the latest run 6th of 11 at Ashburton on December 24 over 2200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Henry Thomas carrying 55.5kg at $7.60. Before that 4th of 10 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 2200m, 8 len behind Blue Goddess with 56.5kg at $5.80. Capable of a big run.

Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 11 at Ashburton on December 24 over 2200m, slow going 2 len behind Henry Thomas with 56.5kg at $3.10. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Cromwell on November 30 over 2030m, 2.5 len behind Shockus with 56.5kg at $12.20. Struggling to break through but looks close on recent form.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1600m, 6 len behind High Roller carrying 56.5kg at $48.40. Second run from a spell 5th of 10 at Kurow on December 30 over 1800m, slow going 11 len behind Beaujolais carrying 56.5kg at $11.40. Rates highly and can make amends.

Last start got back early 6th of 10 at Riverton on January 1 over 1600m, 10 len behind Jikon with 56.5kg at $70.90. The run before that 6th of 10 at Gore on December 21 over 2000m, on heavy track; 13 len behind Marella Miss with 55.5kg at $34. Will need to do a bit more.

Last start couldn't go on with it; ran last of 9 at Reefton on January 7 over 2000m, slow going 27 len behind Little Thief carrying 55.5kg at $23.10. The race before that 9th of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 2100m, 3.5 len behind Ruji with 53kg at $64.60. She has a bit of improving to do.

Had two starts to date. At debut, 8th of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1200m, 10 len behind Hello Bess carrying 55.5kg at $20.70. Second-up 7th of 11 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Adios Vamonos carrying 56.5kg at $46.80. Looking to others for the winner.