Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 2nd of 13 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Pizarro with 59.5kg at $5.20. Second-up 8th of 13 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Flower Moon carrying 59kg at $4.50. Racing well. Key chance who should prove hard to beat.

Most recently won by a head at Phar Lap Racecourse December 28 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Kids Got Gears carrying 58.5kg at $29.80. The race before that got back early 10th of 18 at this track on November 12 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Eight Pence carrying 57kg at $71. Has found form and should be in the mix.

Last start 3rd of 9 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 2200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Rosso carrying 54kg at $19.40. The start before that 5th of 11 at Cromwell on November 28 over 2030m, slow going 5.5 len behind Goddess with 58kg at $7.30. In a suitable race and is ready for another bold showing.

Last start won by 0.8 len at Omoto January 4 over 1500m in soft going defeating Grand Cru carrying 55.5kg at $67.60. The start before that second last of 13 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1600m, 15 len behind Cognoscenti with 56.5kg at $58.10. Last-start winner who can measure up again.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 6th of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Eight Lucky Prawns carrying 54.5kg at $34.80. Second-up won by a nose at Kurow December 30 over 1800m in soft going defeating Living In Hope carrying 55kg at $10.50. One of the chances.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 16 at Wingatui on December 26 over 1600m, slow going 2 len behind Southern Country with 57.5kg at $4.30. The run before that 4th of 13 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Cognoscenti carrying 57.5kg at $3.50. Excellent winning chance with the help of an inside alley.

Most recently 7th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Blue Goddess carrying 59kg at $5.20. The run before that 3rd of 14 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1600m, slow going 2.5 len behind Gentle Ben with 56.5kg at $4.30. Capable of sharp improvement.

Most recently 6th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Blue Goddess carrying 59kg at $7.60. The start before that 5th of 9 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1400m, 5 len behind Witz End carrying 54kg at $3.70. Has ability and is among the leading chances.

Last start second last of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 2200m, slow going 15 len behind Schedar with 60kg at $5.40. Before that 8th of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 2100m, 2.5 len behind Ruji with 60kg at $3.60. Capable enough on his day and is one of the major players.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 9th of 13 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1600m, 9 len behind Cognoscenti carrying 57.5kg at $24.70. Second run from a spell second last of 11 at Kurow on December 30 over 1800m, slow going 8 len behind The Matador with 58kg at $21.50. Fitter but happy enough to avoid.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 12th of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1400m, 12 len behind Eight Lucky Prawns carrying 58kg at $13.20. Second run from a spell 6th of 14 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind My Sharona with 56.5kg at $25.60. Likely to find this out of reach.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Eight Lucky Prawns carrying 59.5kg at $25.20. Second run from a spell 10th of 13 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Flower Moon carrying 57kg at $14.30. Won't be bothering these on recent runs.

At the latest run ran last of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1600m, slow going 19 len behind Blue Goddess with 56.5kg at $52. The start before that came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Phar Lap Racecourse November 19 over 1600m defeating Cocomora with 55.5kg at $23. Needs to improve sharply.

At the latest run got back early 8th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Blue Goddess with 54.5kg at $11.80. Before that 8th of 18 at this track on November 12 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Eight Pence carrying 56.5kg at $13.50. Has top 4 claims.

Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign tenth of 16 at this track October 25 over 1600m, 3 len behind Iffin Doubt Dance with 54kg at $73.40. On debut eighth of 11 at Wanganui January 20 over 1340m, 6 len behind Cotton Roca with 52.5kg at $37.80. Has ability but others rate better.

Last start couldn't go on with it; 7th of 10 at Kurow on December 30 over 1800m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Sefton carrying 55kg at $9.40. Before that faded in the straight 8th of 16 at Wingatui on December 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Southern Country with 56.5kg at $33.60. Hard to be enthused.

Most recently got back early 9th of 12 at Kurow on December 30 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Misspeebee carrying 54kg at $16. The start before that 5th of 13 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1400m, slow going 1.4 len behind Flower Moon carrying 54kg at $57.50. Needs to find a few lengths to threaten these.

Most recently 5th of 9 at Reefton on January 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Grand Cru with 54.5kg at $22.70. The race before that 12th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1600m, slow going 14 len behind Blue Goddess carrying 55.5kg at $39.60. Likely to struggle.

Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after three months 7th of 13 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Flower Moon carrying 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 carrying 56kg at $15.70. Looks up against it here and prefer others.