Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1600m, on a slow track; head behind Naval Command carrying 57.5kg at $4.40. The race before that raced on the pace before fading 9th of 14 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Let Me Loose carrying 57.5kg at $2.10. Working up to a win. Expected to be very competitive.

Second run back. First-up after nearly two years 2nd of 11 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Adios Vamonos with 58.5kg at $6.90. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Phar Lap Racecourse on April 24 2024 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Beau Brummell carrying 56kg at $17.70. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat.

Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 11 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Red Label with 58.5kg at $2.60. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1600m, 4 len behind High Roller with 58.5kg at $2.50. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.

Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Wingatui on December 26 over 1400m, slow going 1.5 len behind Silver Lining with 58.5kg at $4.80. Before that 12th of 18 at this track on November 12 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Eight Pence carrying 57kg at $30.90. Thereabouts last time out. Likely to hold the good form and play a major role again.

Second run back. First-up after eight months 8th of 11 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind Red Label carrying 58.5kg at $38.60. Previously second-up 11th of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 1 over 1400m, 11 len behind Porcia Catonis with 58.5kg at $15.90. Didn't do enough first up to raise hopes.

Most recently eased back early on 8th of 10 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1600m, slow going 12 len behind Naval Command with 58.5kg at $78.40. Before that eased back early on 11th of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1600m, 18 len behind High Roller with 55.5kg at $59.70. Worth following up.

Most recently 7th of 11 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind Red Label with 57kg at $11.60. The race before that second last of 10 at this track on November 12 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Kiwi Magic with 56kg at $17.70. Hard to fault if at his best.

Second-up. First-up after three months ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Kurow on December 30 over 1400m, slow going long-neck behind Pure Jewel carrying 54.5kg at $10.90. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 21 over 1400m, 4 len behind Celtic Bling carrying 53.5kg at $25.60. Winning chance with that run under the belt.

At the latest run 4th of 11 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Adios Vamonos with 53.5kg at $16.60. The run before that second last of 10 at Ashburton on October 31 over 2200m, slow going 9 len behind El Fuego carrying 56.5kg at $11.90. Not far away last start. Can improve and should figure in the finish.

Most recently 5th of 11 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Red Label with 56.5kg at $8.30. The start before that 5th of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1200m, 5 len behind Hello Bess carrying 56.5kg at $7.60. Likely to measure up.

At the latest run second last in a small field at Riverton on January 1 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Hangonharry with 56.5kg at $16.10. The race before that 8th of 10 at Gore on December 21 over 2000m, in the wet; 28 len behind Marella Miss with 56.5kg at $60.90. Impossible to make a case.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Naval Command with 55kg at $7. The run before that 2nd of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Approaching carrying 55kg at $3.10. Should run well again and is definitely in the mix.

Having third race start. At debut, 7th of 10 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Oberon carrying 55.5kg at $6.30. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Otaki on December 26 over 1600m, slow going 0.5 len behind Dark And Dusty with 55kg at $3.60. Expected to go well again.

Second run back. First-up after two months 7th of 12 at Kurow on December 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Dracarys with 54kg at $20.20. Previously second-up 11th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Cutout with 54kg at $9.60. Hard to recommend.

Was at a huge quote at debut, 10th of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Luna Capella carrying 55.5kg at $57.90. Favour others.