Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

Second-up. First-up after 10 months eased back early on 6th of 8 at Tauherenikau on February 6 over 1000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Finest Hour carrying 58.5kg at $9.20. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Wingatui on January 18 2025 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Show Pony carrying 58kg at $2.90. Will take a lot from that run and looks tough to beat.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when last of 13 at Ellerslie November 29 over 1300m, soft track; 18 len behind Rise Companions with 60kg at $21.90. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Ellerslie April 9 over 1200m slow track defeating Shockatillatap with 58kg at $2.90. Can find some form in the South Island.

At the latest run 5th of 13 at this track on February 18 over 1200m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Our Clarry carrying 58.5kg at $15.80. The run before that 6th of 13 at this track on January 24 over 1200m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Moon Money carrying 56kg at $15.20. Sure to be thereabouts.

Having second run back today. Last start 8th of 11 at Ashburton on February 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Pizarro carrying 54kg at $2.80. At only start last preparation 9th of 13 at Tauranga on November 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Charmrose with 54.5kg at $15.30. Fitter and can break through.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Not raced for 49 days. First-up second last of 10 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Second Chance with 54kg at $9.10. Second run from a spell 3rd of 14 at this track on January 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Pizarro carrying 57kg at $8. Going well. Top three chance.

At the latest run 7th of 12 at Wingatui on February 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Hakadecree with 58kg at $5.90. The run before that 2nd of 13 at this track on January 24 over 1200m, on rain affected going; nose behind Moon Money with 57.5kg at $10.10. Rates highly and is in the mix.

Last start ran last of 14 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 1400m, slow going 13 len behind Ziggy Stardust carrying 57kg at $14.30. The race before that 10th of 12 at Wingatui on February 7 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Hakadecree with 56kg at $11.70. Has the ability and will give a sight.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run won by 0.6 len at this track February 18 over 1200m in the wet defeating Offline with 54kg at $9.70. The start before that 3rd of 16 at this track on February 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Zahtar with 54kg at $8.50. Key chance and expected to run well.

Last start favourite; won by 1.3 len at Tauherenikau February 6 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Thatz Bonnie carrying 54kg at $2.40. The race before that 5th of 8 at Matamata on January 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Convinced carrying 55kg at $3.70. Can make it back-to-back wins.

Resumes after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign seventh of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse October 9 over 1200m, soft track; 9 len behind Mi Bella with 54kg at $3.80. Previously first up; third of 9 at this track August 30 over 1000m, soft track; 1.3 len behind Graeme John carrying 54.5kg at $4.60. Expecting her to hit the ground running this campaign.

At the latest run 9th of 13 at this track on February 18 over 1200m, in the wet; 7 len behind Our Clarry with 56.5kg at $48.50. The race before that 8th of 13 at this track on February 4 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Hey Now with 57kg at $16.90. Has had too many chances.

Most recently second last of 9 at Ashburton on February 20 over 1200m, slow going 14 len behind Champagne Diblu carrying 53kg at $42.40. The start before that ran last of 13 at this track on January 24 over 1200m, on heavy track; 22 len behind Moon Money carrying 54.5kg at $28.70. Prepared to overlook.

Resuming after six months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at Riccarton Park Synthetic September 11 over 1600m, 6 len behind Goddess carrying 56.5kg at $7.70. First up last campaign second last of 12 at Wingatui May 23 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind De Russian Rocket carrying 56.5kg at $5.40. Can return in winning form.

Comes here off a 53-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 12 at Kumara on January 10 over 1150m, slow going 7 len behind El Vaquero carrying 55kg at $20.70. The start before that raced on the pace before fading ran last of 14 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind My Sharona with 56kg at $53.60. Will need to improve sharply.

At the latest run raced on the pace before fading ran last of 10 at Ashburton on February 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 19 len behind Super Sincere carrying 54kg at $14.20. The start before that 4th of 13 at this track on February 4 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Hey Now carrying 54.5kg at $25.70. Not likely to threaten.

At the latest run ran last of 13 at this track on February 18 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Our Clarry carrying 54kg at $21.30. Before that 9th of 13 at this track on February 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Hey Now with 54kg at $21.40. Prepared to risk.