Races ORX Riverton - NZ

On debut. Five-year-old gelding by Highly Recommended out of Ruby Stravinsky. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 1000m at Phar Lap Racecourse February 3. Looks tested in this line-up.

Was at long odds at debut, raced on the pace before fading second last of 12 at Ruakaka Mdn-Sw on January 6 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Autumn Glory with 57kg at $43.70. Hard to enthuse.

Dual acceptor. First-starter by Ocean Park out of Bay Missile. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Makes debut at home but happy to watch this time from an awkward barrier.

First-starter by Ancient Spirit out of Mossy Creek. Will pay to watch for a betting push.

Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 12 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Who Rox The House with 56.5kg at $13.30. The race before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Ascot Park on January 22 over 1400m, slow going nose behind Solar Saint with 57.5kg at $9.60. Nicely placed and is capable of taking this out.

Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently 13th of 15 at Wingatui on February 7 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind The Ocean Heart with 56.5kg at $25.40. Before that 5th of 9 at Wingatui on January 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Jail Bird with 56.5kg at $3.90. Rates highly in this company and gets her chance to break through.

Second-up. First-up after 11 months 4th of 13 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Taffeta carrying 56.5kg at $27.10. Previously second-up 7th of 14 at Wingatui on March 28 over 1400m, in the wet; 12 len behind Afire with 56kg at $21.60. Plenty of improvement to come.

Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 9 at Ascot Park on January 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Solar Saint with 56.5kg at $21.30. Last start second last of 12 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 17 len behind Who Rox The House carrying 56.5kg at $19.60. Sure to be prominent.

Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading 10th of 12 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 1600m, slow going 14 len behind Who Rox The House with 56.5kg at $8.10. The start before that 5th of 15 at Wingatui on February 7 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind The Ocean Heart carrying 56.5kg at $7.10. Willing to give her another chance.

Third-up today. First-up 6th of 9 at Ascot Park on January 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Solar Saint carrying 57.5kg at $20.10. Last start 5th of 13 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Taffeta with 55.5kg at $10.90. Top three chance.

Jumped at big odds at debut, second last of 15 at Wingatui on February 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind The Ocean Heart with 56.5kg at $41.40. Safely held.

Resuming after a spell of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign second of 10 at this track January 1 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Jikon with 53kg at $1.80. When resuming last campaign fifth of 13 at Wingatui in the LR ORC Breeders Stakes December 26 over 1400m, soft track; 2 len behind Bobby Mcgee carrying 56.5kg at $58.30. Expected to play a major role.

Third-up today. First-up 2nd in a small field at this track on January 1 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Hangonharry carrying 55kg at $2.50. Second-up 8th of 13 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Taffeta carrying 55kg at $9.80. Among the better chances in this line up.

Most recently second last of 13 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Taffeta with 56kg at $24. Before that struggled in the run home; second last of 9 at Ascot Park on January 22 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Solar Saint with 55kg at $5.30. Needs to do more.

At the latest run ran last of 12 at Riccarton Park on February 18 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 16 len behind Warrior Of War with 58kg at $27.70. The start before that got back early 7th of 10 at Ruakaka on January 6 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Waimea Bay carrying 57.5kg at $35.60. Looking to others.

Dual acceptor. Resuming after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at this track January 1 over 1200m, 15 len behind What About Peace with 57kg at $71. When resuming last campaign ran last of 8 at Riccarton Park August 30 over 1000m, soft track; 22 len behind Belle Du Monde with 54.5kg at $69.40. Not seeing any improvement this time.

Dual acceptor. Last start 7th of 12 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Who Rox The House with 55.5kg at $91.10. The start before that ran last of 15 at Wingatui on February 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind The Ocean Heart carrying 54kg at $193.70. Can't have on recent performances.