Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

Form hard to fault. Most recently raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at this track on February 4 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Kids Got Gears with 57.5kg at $4.70. The start before that 4th of 11 at this track on January 24 over 1400m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Quintain carrying 57.5kg at $4.50. Looks tough to beat in this line-up.

Is first-up after a break of nine weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at Phar Lap Racecourse December 28 over 1600m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Naval Command carrying 57.5kg at $2.70. First up last campaign fourth of 14 at this track October 25 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind One True King with 58.5kg at $18.10. Looks very hard to beat.

Resuming after three-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign second last of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse November 19 over 1600m, 12 len behind Approaching with 58.5kg at $15.60. First up last campaign 11th of 13 at Ashburton March 13 over 1200m, in the wet; 10 len behind Manali carrying 58.5kg at $54.10. Useful type who should go well.

Third-up today. First-up 8th of 15 at this track on January 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Aurora Storm with 57.5kg at $54. Second run from a spell 3rd of 14 at Ashburton on February 20 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Red Star Soot with 57.5kg at $27.30. Heading in the right direction and looks hard to beat.

Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 11 at Wingatui on January 17 over 1300m, slow going 4 len behind Assemble with 55.5kg at $10.10. Second-up 9th of 15 at Wingatui on February 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind The Ocean Heart with 57kg at $5.60. Should come on at the third run back and is ready to play a major role.

Second run back. First-up after three months 9th of 12 at this track on February 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Kids Got Gears with 58kg at $42.30. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Morrie with 56kg at $20.70. Looking elsewhere.

Three-year-old gelding (Brutal - Sharp Tune) who was bought for AUD $ 75,000 (Inglis 2024 Classic Yearling Sale). Terri Rae has him primed for this with five recent trials leading in today's debut. Won his most recent trial at Ashburton over 1200m on February 24. Stable has an impressive strike rate with the first-starters.

At debut, 5th of 14 at Ashburton on February 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Red Star Soot carrying 56.5kg at $16.10. Big chance with that race experience to prove invaluable.

Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Phar Lap Racecourse November 19 over 1200m, 7 len behind Princess Reign carrying 55kg at $10.30. On debut tenth of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse September 24 over 1200m, soft track; 8 len behind The Fed Express carrying 55.5kg at $13.50. Has claims if presented on song.

Most recently couldn't go on with it; 5th of 11 at this track on February 18 over 1400m, on a wet track; 9 len behind The Arctic Monkey with 56kg at $4. The race before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 11 at this track on January 24 over 1400m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Quintain with 55kg at $6.10. An inside draw is a big advantage. Has good early speed and will take some running down.

Last start 4th of 11 at this track on February 18 over 1400m, in the wet; 5 len behind The Arctic Monkey with 56kg at $7.30. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Wingatui on January 17 over 1300m, slow going 5 len behind Assemble carrying 55.5kg at $56.40. Good chance to claim maiden success.

Resuming today after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 14 at Cromwell November 30 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Let Me Loose carrying 55kg at $14.80. First up last campaign sixth of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse October 9 over 1200m, soft track; 5.5 len behind The Red Rhino with 54kg at $41.80. Expecting a effective return.

Third-up today. First-up 6th of 15 at this track on January 14 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Aurora Storm carrying 55kg at $4. Last start 6th of 16 at this track on February 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Zahtar carrying 56kg at $6.10. Hard to fault if at her best.

Most recently 6th of 12 at this track on February 18 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Last Hello with 57kg at $13.70. Before that 6th of 8 at Kumara on January 10 over 1150m, slow going 5.5 len behind Steezy with 56kg at $20.30. Likely to find this out of reach.

Gelding by Pure Champion facing the starter for the first time. Ran 3rd in an Ashburton trial over 1000m on February 24. Prefer to see under race conditions.

Facing the starter for the first time. Four-year-old gelding by Mongolian Khan out of Sansa Stark purchased for NZD $ 1,300 (Gavelhouse 2024 Thoroughbred 18 March auction). At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 1200m at Ashburton August 19. Prefer to see.

At the latest run eased back early on 8th of 11 at this track on February 18 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind The Arctic Monkey carrying 56.5kg at $69.20. The race before that 7th of 12 at this track on February 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Kids Got Gears carrying 56.5kg at $77.50. Well held last time and others preferred.

Most recently 7th of 14 at Ashburton on February 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Red Star Soot with 56.5kg at $29. Before that second last of 15 at this track on January 14 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Aurora Storm carrying 54kg at $23.60. Struggling to make an impact and happy to risk again.

Third-up today. First-up 7th of 15 at this track on January 14 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Aurora Storm with 57kg at $25.10. Second-up 11th of 16 at this track on February 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Zahtar with 58kg at $31.40. Others rate better.

Third-up today. Resuming sat on the pace before fading 8th of 11 at this track on January 24 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Quintain carrying 58.5kg at $34.70. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at this track on February 18 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind The Arctic Monkey with 58.5kg at $35.30. Hard to have.