Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

Last start 4th of 18 at this track on January 24 over 1800m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Flamboyance carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. The start before that 6th of 17 at this track on January 14 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Akenehi with 57.5kg at $10.20. Capable enough on his day and is one of the major players.

Most recently 6th of 15 at this track on January 14 over 2000m, slow going 6 len behind Henry Thomas carrying 58.5kg at $23.50. Before that 8th of 11 at Kurow on December 30 over 1800m, on a slow track; 5 len behind The Matador carrying 59kg at $5.80. Expect a better showing this time around.

Second run back. First-up after two months raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 15 at this track on January 14 over 2000m, slow going 6 len behind Henry Thomas with 56.5kg at $13.70. Previously second-up got back early 6th of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 24 over 1600m, slow going 10 len behind Flying Celebration with 58.5kg at $11.20. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.

At the latest run couldn't go on with it; 9th of 15 at this track on January 14 over 2000m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Henry Thomas with 56.5kg at $53.80. Before that didn't do much in the run home; 7th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 2200m, slow going 6 len behind Schedar with 59.5kg at $27. Unlikely to threaten.

Last start 11th of 17 at this track on January 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Akenehi with 54kg at $13.60. Before that eased back early on 8th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Blue Goddess carrying 54.5kg at $11.80. Expected to do much better.

Most recently couldn't go on with it; 9th of 18 at this track on January 24 over 1800m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Flamboyance with 55kg at $32.80. The start before that 13th of 17 at this track on January 14 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Akenehi carrying 56kg at $25.60. Can't have off that run.

At the latest run ran last of 17 at this track on January 14 over 1600m, slow going 17 len behind Akenehi with 55kg at $65.10. The run before that 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. Hard to have on current form.

Most recently eased back early on 10th of 18 at this track on January 24 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Flamboyance carrying 54.5kg at $34.80. The start before that 4th of 12 at Omoto on January 4 over 2000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Sheaf carrying 54.5kg at $8.90. Will be harder to beat this time.

At the latest run eased back early on 10th of 15 at this track on January 14 over 2000m, slow going 9 len behind Henry Thomas carrying 54kg at $39.50. The run before that 7th of 12 at Wingatui on December 26 over 2200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Generation Joy with 55kg at $33.10. In the mix in this suitable race.

Most recently 6th of 12 at Kumara on January 10 over 1810m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Speed Dial with 53.5kg at $23.30. Before that 6th of 10 at Kurow on December 30 over 1800m, slow going 7 len behind Sefton with 55kg at $34.60. Well-placed today and is open to plenty of improvement.

First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic August 27 over 2200m, 5 len behind Franni Caccini carrying 54kg at $23.70. First up last campaign eighth of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic May 1 over 1600m, 8 len behind Miraqua carrying 57.5kg at $8. Prefer to see how she returns.

Comes off a 40 day let-up. At the latest run raced on the pace before fading second last of 16 at Wingatui on December 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Southern Country carrying 54.5kg at $42.90. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 12 at Cromwell on November 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Megalomaniac carrying 54.5kg at $15.50. Struggling to make a case.

At the latest run second last of 8 at Kumara on January 10 over 1810m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Texas with 54kg at $15.80. The race before that 4th of 8 at Reefton on January 7 over 2000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Wal with 53kg at $14. Won't be bothering these.

Recent form sound. Most recently sat on the pace when 2nd of 13 at this track on January 14 over 2000m, slow going 2 len behind Rollins carrying 56.5kg at $6.10. The run before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 11 at Ashburton on December 24 over 2200m, slow going 0.5 len behind Henry Thomas carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. Racing well and can go on with it.

Returns from a 38-day let-up. Most recently 11th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 2200m, slow going 14 len behind Schedar with 55.5kg at $9.40. The start before that eased back early on 8th of 16 at this track on November 12 over 2600m, slow going 6 len behind Unleash The Beast carrying 54.5kg at $20.80. Sure to be thereabouts.

At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 13 at this track on January 14 over 2000m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Rollins carrying 56.5kg at $7.30. The run before that 3rd of 11 at Ashburton on December 24 over 2200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Henry Thomas carrying 56.5kg at $3.10. Looks ready to return to form.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resumes off a 38 day letup. First-up second last of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 2100m, 4.5 len behind Ruji carrying 55kg at $92.70. Last start ran last of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 2200m, on a slow track; 23 len behind Schedar with 55kg at $66.80. Others preferred.

Dual acceptor. At debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Tauherenikau on January 2 over 1600m, slow going 2.75 len behind Wigmore with 55.5kg at $6.30. Has ability and a bold showing is on the cards.