Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

Comes here off a 60-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 11 at this track in the LR Steward's Stakes on November 15 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Inflamed with 53kg at $7.30. The run before that 3rd of 9 at this track in the LR Pegasus Hcp on November 8 over 1000m, 4 len behind Platinum Attack with 54kg at $8.20. Struggling to break through but is expected to be in the finish.

Last start 7th of 10 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Second Chance carrying 59kg at $11.80. The start before that raced on the pace before fading 13th of 15 at this track on November 15 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 16 len behind Brave Spirit with 61kg at $98. Might struggle again.

Most recently 3rd of 10 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1200m, slow going 0.5 len behind Second Chance with 59kg at $4.60. The run before that 10th of 13 at Trentham on December 6 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Foreverintime carrying 59.5kg at $13.30. Can improve again. Has the ability and is among the leading chances.

Most recently 6th of 10 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1200m, slow going 1.2 len behind Second Chance carrying 57.5kg at $4.90. The race before that ran last of 15 at this track on November 15 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 19 len behind Brave Spirit with 58.5kg at $15.60. Best form measures up and he looks a huge chance.

At the latest run won by a head at Phar Lap Racecourse December 28 over 1200m on a soft track defeating My Boy Zac carrying 54.5kg at $9.10. The start before that 11th of 15 at this track on November 15 over 1200m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Brave Spirit with 54.5kg at $25.70. In the mix again.

At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; head behind Miss Ziggy with 53kg at $7. The start before that 7th of 14 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Our Approval carrying 54.5kg at $11.50. One of the leading chances.

Returns from a 45-day let-up. Most recently 8th of 13 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind No Party with 55.5kg at $8. The start before that took up a position near the tail 2nd of 13 at this track on November 8 over 1400m, head behind Toa Haka with 54.5kg at $11.20. Deserves another chance.

At the latest run 2nd of 11 at Kurow on December 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Radiant Lass with 58.5kg at $5.60. The start before that 6th of 13 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Flower Moon carrying 59kg at $13.20. Promising effort last time out. Among the better chances.