Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd of 13 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; neck behind Flower Moon with 59.5kg at $3.50. The race before that 4th of 16 at this track on November 15 over 1400m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Airpark Hustler with 59.5kg at $19.30. Further improvement expected.

Most recently 3rd of 13 at Wingatui on December 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Trader with 59.5kg at $16. The race before that 11th of 15 at this track on November 15 over 1200m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Pete's Pride carrying 59.5kg at $5.90. Has ability and is expected to run well.

At the latest run 3rd of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Our Clarry with 59.5kg at $14.10. Before that 10th of 14 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1220m, 12 len behind Palace Princess carrying 57kg at $7.60. Better placed and expected to be in the finish.

Last start 7th of 12 at Omoto on January 4 over 1500m, slow going 7 len behind Captain Upham with 58kg at $32.40. The run before that 7th of 11 at Kurow on December 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Radiant Lass carrying 60kg at $14.50. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.

Returns from a 40-day let-up. At the latest run came from the tail of the field 2nd of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1400m, nose behind Eight Lucky Prawns with 60kg at $15. The start before that 8th of 12 at this track on November 15 over 1400m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Akenehi carrying 59kg at $16.10. Has ability and can take this out.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Phar Lap Racecourse September 24 over 1600m, soft track; 15 len behind Shaking Stevens with 57kg at $9.80. Previous preparation first-up won by head Oamaru August 15 over 1400m slow track defeating Matakana Perkynana carrying 58.5kg at $5.40. Definite top-three contender.

Second run back. First-up after four months 2nd of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Our Clarry carrying 57kg at $14.80. Previously second-up 5th of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 29 over 1400m, 3 len behind Raghallaigh carrying 58.5kg at $7.40. Another forward showing is likely.

Returns from a 52-day let-up. At the latest run eased back early on 8th of 10 at Ascot Park on November 23 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Sestina with 54kg at $17.10. Before that 5th of 15 at this track on November 15 over 1600m, in the wet; 4 len behind Island Hop with 54kg at $82.30. Happy to risk.

At the latest run won by a neck at Ashburton December 24 over 1400m in soft going defeating Nuncio carrying 53kg at $23.90. The run before that 9th of 13 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1200m, 8 len behind Pizarro carrying 56kg at $19.20. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.

First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic Rating 65 August 21 over 1600m, 11 len behind San Marco with 58kg at $17.60. First up last campaign seventh of 14 at Trentham Mdn-Sw April 12 over 1400m, soft track; 8 len behind Croupier with 55.5kg at $41.90. Looking elsewhere.

Last start sat on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 12 at Kurow on December 30 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Misspeebee carrying 55kg at $2.70. The start before that favourite; won by 5 len at Ashburton December 24 over 1400m in soft going defeating Villasanti carrying 53.5kg at $3.70. Can bounce back.

Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 11 at Kurow on December 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Radiant Lass carrying 55.5kg at $4. Before that 2nd of 14 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1220m, 1.5 len behind Palace Princess with 55kg at $11. Great chance to atone.

Second run back. Comes off a 40-day let-up. First-up after four months 10th of 13 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1200m, 8 len behind Pizarro with 56.5kg at $26.20. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 15 over 1400m, 3 len behind Sonnet with 57.5kg at $8.10. Hard to make a case this line-up.

Form hard to fault. Last start made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Kurow on December 30 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Misspeebee carrying 54.5kg at $5.60. The run before that 2nd of 14 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1400m, slow going neck behind My Sharona with 53kg at $9.20. Can measure up.

Most recently won by 2.25 len at Reefton January 7 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Noivern with 56.5kg at $22.30. The run before that ran last of 11 at Omoto on January 4 over 1500m, on a slow track; 40 len behind Possess with 56.5kg at $34.80. Can measure up again.

Most recently struggled in the run home; 8th of 12 at Kurow on December 30 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Misspeebee with 55.5kg at $8. The start before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 3rd of 13 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Quick Tap with 55.5kg at $6.10. Can play a role in the outcome.

Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after three months 7th of 13 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Flower Moon with 53kg at $23.80. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 27 over 1400m, 8 len behind Porthouse Lady with 56kg at $15.70. Looks tested on the first up effort.

Most recently ran last of 8 at Reefton on January 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 20 len behind Porthouse Lady carrying 54.5kg at $21.40. The race before that 6th of 12 at Kurow on December 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Misspeebee with 54kg at $37.10. Hard to enthuse.