Races ORP Riccarton Park - NZ

Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Tauherenikau on January 2 over 1300m, slow going 3.5 len behind Keeping Time carrying 59.5kg at $3.10. Before that 7th of 11 at Matamata on December 19 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Transaction carrying 59.5kg at $8.60. Nice effort last time. Sure to measure up here.

Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start 11th of 16 at Wingatui on December 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Southern Country carrying 59kg at $8.50. The run before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 16 at this track on November 15 over 1400m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Airpark Hustler carrying 60kg at $6.40. Key runner on his best form.

At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 15 at this track on January 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Miss Emerald with 59.5kg at $6.80. Before that 3rd of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Our Clarry with 59.5kg at $14.10. Better placed and expected to be in the finish.

Returns from a 50-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1400m, nose behind Eight Lucky Prawns carrying 60kg at $15. The run before that 8th of 12 at this track on November 15 over 1400m, in the wet; 7 len behind Akenehi with 59kg at $16.10. Freshened-up and should be in the mix.

Recent form sound. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at this track January 14 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Hivari carrying 55kg at $9.30. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Kurow on December 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Misspeebee carrying 54.5kg at $5.60. Among the winning chances.

At the latest run 13th of 15 at this track on January 14 over 1400m, slow going 11 len behind Miss Emerald with 59kg at $38.70. The run before that 7th of 12 at Omoto on January 4 over 1500m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Captain Upham with 58kg at $32.40. Prepared to risk.

Comes off a 50 day let-up. Most recently 6th of 13 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1200m, 6 len behind Pizarro with 57.5kg at $5.80. Before that 14th of 16 at this track on November 15 over 1400m, in the wet; 10 len behind Airpark Hustler carrying 59kg at $14.50. Made headway last time. Key runner who is expected to be in the finish.

Last start sat on the pace before fading to run last of 9 at Reefton on January 7 over 1400m, slow going 11 len behind Grand Cru with 59kg at $13.30. The run before that 7th of 14 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind My Sharona carrying 59.5kg at $30.10. Needs to do more.

Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 15 at this track on January 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Miss Emerald carrying 57.5kg at $16.10. The start before that won by a neck at Ashburton December 24 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Nuncio carrying 53kg at $23.90. Genuine chance.

Second run back. First-up after three months 10th of 14 at this track on January 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Pizarro carrying 58kg at $43. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on June 26 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Phazed carrying 58.5kg at $4.30. Can't recommend.

At the latest run 4th of 8 at Reefton on January 7 over 1020m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Grove Street carrying 54.5kg at $5.60. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 12 at Kurow on December 30 over 1400m, slow going 1.3 len behind Misspeebee carrying 53.5kg at $11.80. Has ability and can run a forward race.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming won by 0.5 len at Phar Lap Racecourse November 19 over 1200m defeating Queen Of Sheba with 57.5kg at $10.90. Second run from a spell 6th of 13 at Wingatui on December 26 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Trader with 57kg at $8.10. One of the chances.

Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last of 14 at Arawa Park October 12 over 1400m, in the wet; 8 len behind Sicillian carrying 57kg at $9.20. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len Arawa Park August 13 over 1400m on heavy track defeating Maria Martina carrying 57.5kg at $3.30. Expecting her to hit the ground running this campaign.

At the latest run ran last of 11 at Wingatui on January 17 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Trader carrying 54kg at $77.40. The start before that 10th of 12 at Kumara on January 10 over 1150m, on a slow track; 5 len behind El Vaquero with 57.5kg at $41. Looks tested in this line-up.

At the latest run 9th of 14 at this track on January 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Pizarro carrying 56kg at $34. The race before that 9th of 13 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Flower Moon carrying 56.5kg at $15.60. Leaning to others at this point.

At the latest run 3rd of 15 at this track on January 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Miss Emerald carrying 55kg at $18.60. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at Kurow on December 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Misspeebee with 55.5kg at $8. Finds a few better today. Looking to others.

Last start made ground from midfield; 4th of 13 at Trentham on January 3 over 1600m, slow going 1.5 len behind Bradley with 54.5kg at $31.80. The start before that 9th of 15 at Trentham on December 20 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Anderson Bridge with 55kg at $91.70. Certainly worth another chance.

Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 12 at Kumara on January 10 over 1150m, slow going 2.25 len behind El Vaquero carrying 54kg at $27.60. The run before that 5th of 12 at Kurow on December 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Misspeebee carrying 54kg at $26. Rates highly and expected to be in the finish.

Second run back. First-up after nine months 12th of 14 at this track on January 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Pizarro carrying 54.5kg at $147.50. Previously second-up won by 1.5 len at Phar Lap Racecourse December 28 2024 over 1200m defeating Morrie carrying 56.5kg at $46.50. Looks to have a big job ahead again especially from her bad gate.

Third-up today. Resuming raced on the pace before fading second last of 11 at Kurow on December 30 over 1200m, slow going 21 len behind Radiant Lass carrying 56.5kg at $14.40. Second run from a spell failed to make an impression; second last of 9 at Reefton on January 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Grand Cru carrying 56.5kg at $37.80. Prepared to risk.

Most recently 8th of 12 at Kumara on January 10 over 1150m, slow going 4.5 len behind El Vaquero carrying 54kg at $16.90. Before that 2nd of 8 at Reefton on January 7 over 1400m, slow going long-neck behind Porthouse Lady carrying 54kg at $16.30. Must improve off a last-start eighth over 1150m at Kumara to feature in the finish.

Last start got back early 7th of 9 at Reefton on January 7 over 1400m, slow going 9 len behind Grand Cru with 53kg at $17.50. The race before that got back early 5th of 10 at Omoto on January 4 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Thedreamsnotover carrying 54kg at $13. Prepared to risk on recent form.