Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second of 14 at this track in the LR Easter Classic October 25 over 2000m, 2 len behind Sir Albert carrying 57kg at $6.30. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len this track August 30 over 1580m slow track defeating Riviera Rebel carrying 54kg at $12.20. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign.

Last start second last of 7 at Ascot Park on January 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Stolen Magic with 58kg at $3.90. The run before that 4th of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1600m, slow going 2 len behind Shaking Stevens with 54kg at $14.80. Better than the last run suggests and is among the chances.

Recent form sound. Last start made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on January 24 over 2000m, in the wet; 1.2 len behind Noble Knight with 53kg at $6.50. The run before that 3rd of 12 at Kumara on January 10 over 1810m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Bozo carrying 54.5kg at $17.60. Another big run is on the cards.

Gelding back from a spell of nine weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation won by nose Cromwell November 30 over 2030m defeating Master Marko with 54kg at $4.60. Previously first up; second of 10 at Oamaru August 15 over 1400m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Move On with 54.5kg at $6.70. Expecting a positive return.

Second run back. First-up after three months 2nd of 10 at this track on January 24 over 1400m, on heavy track; 0.6 len behind Graeme John with 58kg at $25.40. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Ashburton on October 31 over 1600m, slow going 0.7 len behind Queen Of Kings carrying 52kg at $3.50. Hard to beat.

Second run back. First-up after three months 12th of 14 at this track on January 24 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Accidental Tourist carrying 61.5kg at $75.10. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Ashburton on February 23 over 1600m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Zadane carrying 56.5kg at $11.40. Drawn wide and hard to recommend until he puts some runs on the board.

Most recently 5th of 8 at Kumara on January 10 over 1810m, slow going 5 len behind Texas with 59kg at $12.60. The run before that 6th of 8 at Reefton on January 7 over 2000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Wal carrying 58kg at $11.60. Disappointing form likely to continue.

Mare back from a spell of 12 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation when last of 18 at this track in the G3 New Zealand Cup November 15 over 3200m, on rain affected going; 85 len behind Bozo with 54kg at $52.70. When resuming last campaign fourth in a small field at Riccarton Park Synthetic Rating 75 September 11 over 1600m, 5 len behind Court Of Appeal with 55.5kg at $4.70. Expecting a strong run fresh.

Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at this track November 8 over 2000m, 4 len behind Sunset Boulevard carrying 57.5kg at $5.60. When resuming last campaign sixth of 8 at Phar Lap Racecourse September 7 over 1600m, 7 len behind Richard Stomper with 54kg at $9.60. Expect a forward showing.

Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Wingatui on January 17 over 2200m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Mayor Of Norwood carrying 54kg at $19.20. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 2200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Rosso with 59kg at $11.10. Better than the last run suggests.