Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Not raced for 40 days. Resuming 4th of 12 at this track on November 12 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Charm Manhattan with 57.5kg at $13.90. Second-up won by 4.5 len at Riccarton Park Synthetic December 5 over 1200m defeating Rule Of Law with 57.5kg at $7.70. Key chance who can go close.

At the latest run 5th of 11 at Kurow on December 30 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Radiant Lass with 58.5kg at $5.80. The run before that 7th of 14 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1220m, 11 len behind Palace Princess with 59kg at $6.10. Capable enough on his day and is a key runner.

Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 10 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Second Chance with 54kg at $9.10. Previously second-up 6th of 15 at this track on February 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Flat Stanley carrying 56kg at $4.30. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.

Having second run back today. Last run 6th of 8 at Omoto on January 4 over 1100m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Motiontime with 54.5kg at $20.30. At only start last preparation 11th of 15 at this track on April 26 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Penvose Lad carrying 55kg at $22.90. Fitter but hard to see her featuring.

Second-up. First-up after five months ran last of 9 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Miss Miranda carrying 54kg at $14.90. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Trentham on December 15 2024 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Party Rocking carrying 54kg at $8.40. Expect a better outcome this time.

Resumes. Finished off last campaign eighth of 14 at Ascot Park October 3 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Miss Onaki carrying 58.5kg at $20.40. When resuming last campaign fourth of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic June 11 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Respectabelle with 58.5kg at $9.90. Sure to be thereabouts.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation third in a small field at Ashburton October 19 over 1300m, 2 len behind Champagne Diblu with 57kg at $2.80. On debut won by 1.3 len Phar Lap Racecourse September 24 over 1200m slow track defeating Shesascorcher with 57.5kg at $14. Among the better hopes.

At the latest run 9th of 13 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Flower Moon carrying 56.5kg at $15.60. The race before that won by 1.3 len at Cromwell November 30 over 1400m defeating Lucky Ferrando carrying 56.5kg at $22.30. Better than the last run suggests and deserves another chance.

Most recently second last of 8 at Reefton on January 7 over 1020m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Grove Street with 57kg at $14.40. The start before that 8th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Our Clarry carrying 57.5kg at $48. Looking to others.

Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, won by 1.0 len at Riccarton Park Synthetic December 5 over 1200m defeating Enchanted Delight carrying 55kg at $1.90. Last start 6th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Our Clarry carrying 55.5kg at $3.90. Has ability and is among the winning hopes.

At the latest run 2nd of 8 at Reefton on January 7 over 1020m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Grove Street carrying 54kg at $44.40. The run before that 8th of 11 at Kurow on December 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Radiant Lass with 52kg at $47.30. Did a good job last time out when second over 1020m at Reefton but suspect he must improve further to feature here.

Resumes. Finished off last campaign when last of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic May 1 over 1600m, 24 len behind Miraqua carrying 58kg at $26.70. When resuming last campaign eighth of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse November 21 2024 over 1200m, soft track; 7 len behind District Nine carrying 54.5kg at $58.10. Among the main contenders.

Second run back. First-up after seven months 5th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Our Clarry carrying 55kg at $39.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Kurow on December 30 2024 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Sakurajima with 55kg at $8. Still early in the prep and might need more time.

Mare back from a spell of six-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Ashburton July 3 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Lady Bankside with 54kg at $17.40. Previously first up; third of 13 at Ashburton November 3 2024 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Tempest carrying 53.5kg at $30.40. Worth keeping in mind.