Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming second last of 8 at Omoto on January 4 over 2000m, on a slow track; 41 len behind Sunset Boulevard with 57kg at $20.70. Last start sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 11 at this track on January 24 over 2000m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Noble Knight with 54kg at $33.90. Has been racing well. Has ability and can turn things around.

Last start 3rd of 7 at Ascot Park on January 22 over 1600m, slow going 10 len behind Stolen Magic carrying 53kg at $22.60. The start before that 5th of 7 at Riverton on January 1 over 1600m, 7 len behind Willis with 53kg at $10.50. Others make more appeal.

Second run back. First-up after two months 9th of 11 at Wingatui on January 17 over 2200m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Mayor Of Norwood carrying 53kg at $10.70. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at this track on September 27 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Riviera Rebel with 52kg at $10.40. Will be better for that run and is one of the main hopes.

Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 14 at this track on January 24 over 1600m, on heavy track; 1.75 len behind Accidental Tourist with 55.5kg at $10.70. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 14 at Wingatui on December 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Loose Sally with 55.5kg at $13.20. Hard to beat on his best form.

Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track January 14 over 2000m in soft going defeating Dioressence carrying 59kg at $10.70. The run before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.5 len at Ashburton December 24 over 2200m on a soft track defeating Private Treaty with 58.5kg at $3.20. Key runner who is expected to be in the finish.

Last start raced on the pace before fading 10th of 14 at this track on January 24 over 1600m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Accidental Tourist with 53.5kg at $24.40. The run before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 8 at Kumara on January 10 over 1810m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Texas carrying 54.5kg at $12.20. Strong contender on best form.

Second-up. First-up after six months ran last of 15 at Wingatui on January 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 61 len behind Loose Sally with 55.5kg at $151.50. Previously second-up 9th of 13 at Taupo on December 30 2024 over 1800m, 5 len behind Lanikai with 56.5kg at $27. Should improve but still looking elsewhere.

Last start 5th of 14 at this track on January 24 over 1600m, in the wet; 1.75 len behind Accidental Tourist with 54.5kg at $3.30. The start before that favourite; won by a head at this track January 14 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Orsome Dude with 57.5kg at $3.70. Racing well and looks a key chance.

At the latest run eased back early on 11th of 14 at this track on January 24 over 1600m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Accidental Tourist with 55kg at $47.80. The race before that struggled in the run home; 6th of 9 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 2200m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Rosso with 55.5kg at $10. Not going well and is likely to struggle.

At the latest run 13th of 15 at this track on January 14 over 2000m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Henry Thomas carrying 59.5kg at $20.90. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.25 len at Reefton January 7 over 2000m on a soft track defeating Kick On carrying 54kg at $22.40. Rates highly on best form so he can turn things around.

Most recently 6th of 16 at Wingatui on January 17 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Aladdins Jem carrying 56.5kg at $64.20. The race before that came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Wingatui December 26 over 1400m in soft going defeating Swiss Belt carrying 55.5kg at $4.60. Shapes as one to consider.