Races ORP Riccarton Park - NZ

Last start 2nd of 14 at this track on January 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Pizarro with 58.5kg at $10.20. The start before that 5th of 11 at Kurow on December 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Radiant Lass carrying 58.5kg at $5.80. Finds a suitable race and should play a big role.

Last start 5th of 8 at this track on January 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Texas Dolly carrying 54.5kg at $10.40. The run before that 2nd of 11 at Kurow on December 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Radiant Lass carrying 58.5kg at $5.60. Seriously doubt his chances in this.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 7th of 13 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Intercept with 57kg at $6.30. Second run from a spell favourite; won by 3 len at Phar Lap Racecourse December 28 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Purple Prose carrying 53.5kg at $2.50. In the mix this line-up.

Having second run back today. Last outing raced on the pace before fading ran last of 10 at Omoto on January 4 over 1100m, slow going 14 len behind Thedreamsnotover carrying 57.5kg at $2.20. At only start last preparation favourite; won by 6 len at Phar Lap Racecourse October 9 over 1200m in soft going defeating Giannis carrying 54.5kg at $17.20. Expect a far better result this time.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran last of 9 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Miss Miranda with 54kg at $14.90. Second-up 5th of 14 at this track on January 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Pizarro carrying 58kg at $18.80. Not going well enough. May need one more.

Second run back. First-up after five months 6th of 8 at Reefton on January 7 over 1020m, slow going 4.5 len behind Grove Street carrying 57kg at $13.20. Previously second-up 5th of 13 at this track 3yo SWP on August 31 2024 over 1000m, 6 len behind The Victress with 57kg at $11.70. Needs something easier.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at this track in the G1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas November 8 over 1600m, 10 len behind Well Written with 56.5kg at $49.70. Previous preparation first-up won by head this track August 30 over 1000m slow track defeating Cool Aza Rene with 54.5kg at $4.60. Expecting her to hit the ground running this campaign.

Form hard to fault. Most recently favourite; came from midfield and won by a long-neck at Kumara January 10 over 1150m on a soft track defeating Reservoir with 56.5kg at $3. The start before that 2nd of 14 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Helen's Way carrying 56.5kg at $3.80. In a great frame of mind and can play a major role.

Third-up today. First-up won by 0.7 len at Reefton January 7 over 1020m on a rain affected track defeating Forseti carrying 54.5kg at $6.10. Last start 5th of 9 at Kumara on January 10 over 1150m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Good Craic with 57kg at $4.60. Great chance to atone.

Comes here off a 55-day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 14 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1220m, 12 len behind Palace Princess with 55.5kg at $13.50. The start before that 7th of 12 at Cromwell on November 28 over 1220m, slow going 2.25 len behind Quick Tap carrying 55.5kg at $3.60. Rates highly and is among the chances.

Third-up today. First-up 5th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Our Clarry with 55kg at $39.50. Second-up second last of 14 at this track on January 14 over 1200m, slow going 13 len behind Pizarro with 54.5kg at $22.80. Has ability and is a definite top three hope.

Second-up. First-up after seven months 8th of 14 at this track on January 14 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Pizarro with 53kg at $93.20. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 21 2024 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind District Nine carrying 54.5kg at $11.40. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two.

Last start second last of 12 at Kumara on January 10 over 1810m, slow going 14 len behind Speed Dial carrying 54kg at $25.40. Before that 4th of 8 at Reefton on January 7 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Porthouse Lady carrying 54kg at $22.80. Has the task ahead.