Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

Third-up today. First-up 4th of 9 at this track on March 4 over 1200m, in the wet; 3 len behind Explode with 58.5kg at $11.50. Second run from a spell came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 13 at Ashburton on April 2 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Hard Attack with 58.5kg at $5.90. Poised to break through.

Most recently crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 5th of 14 at Ashburton on April 2 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Graffiti Artist with 58.5kg at $16.80. The run before that 3rd of 14 at Ashburton on March 12 over 1200m, 3 len behind Novelette carrying 58.5kg at $19.40. One of the leading chances.

Resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign 12th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse September 24 over 1600m, soft track; 16 len behind Tetbury carrying 55.5kg at $55.80. On debut sixth of 9 at Riccarton Park Synthetic September 11 over 1400m, 9 len behind Le Rogier carrying 58.5kg at $24.20. Sure to have improved over the break so he can feature.

Third-up today. Comes off a 52 day let-up. First-up sat on the pace before fading 8th of 11 at this track on January 24 over 1400m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Quintain with 58.5kg at $34.70. Last start sat on 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. Among the chances.

Four-year-old gelding (Too Darn Hot - Magic Harmony) has trialled on nine occasions leading into today's race. Seventh at Tauranga in a 1200m trial on February 24. Hard to recommend without a market push.

Raced two times to date. At very big odds at debut, raced on the pace before fading 11th of 14 at this track on March 4 over 1400m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Lady Maxima with 58.5kg at $91.30. Second-up ran last of 14 at Ashburton on April 2 over 1400m, slow going 20 len behind Graffiti Artist carrying 58.5kg at $62.70. Can't see him breaking through for the maiden win this time.

Comes off a 38 day let-up. Last start 5th of 9 at this track on March 4 over 1200m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Explode with 57kg at $4.30. The start before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 15 at Wingatui on February 7 over 1400m, slow going 1.5 len behind The Ocean Heart carrying 58kg at $15.10. Best form stacks up nicely and deserves another chance.

Raced twice to date. At long odds at debut, 5th of 14 at Ashburton on March 12 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Queen Of Sheba with 57kg at $46.10. Last start 7th of 12 at Wingatui on March 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind The Hares Ears with 58kg at $56.40. Looks out of his depth.

Second run back. Comes off a 50-day let-up. First-up after four months raced on the pace before fading 12th of 14 at Ashburton on February 20 over 1200m, slow going 16 len behind Red Star Soot with 56.5kg at $49.70. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Morrie with 56.5kg at $100.90. Expect she'll find this too tough.

Was at a huge quote at debut, 9th of 13 at Ashburton on April 2 over 1200m, slow going 10 len behind Hard Attack carrying 56.5kg at $76.60. Hasn't done anything to date to suggest she can win this.

Comes off a 30 day let-up. At the latest run 10th of 14 at Ashburton on March 12 over 1200m, 9 len behind Queen Of Sheba with 56kg at $14.80. The run before that second last of 8 at Kumara on January 10 over 1150m, slow going 6 len behind Steezy carrying 55kg at $7.40. A better run is on the cards.

Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at New Plymouth Raceway November 5 over 1200m, 7 len behind Ashoka carrying 55kg at $8.80. On debut fourth of 11 at Taupo August 17 over 1000m, in the wet; 6 len behind Carsolio with 54kg at $6.90. Capable of a bold return.

Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign ninth of 13 at Ashburton October 31 over 1200m, soft track; 7 len behind Flipper with 55.5kg at $5.50. On debut second last in a small field at Ashburton October 19 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind Champagne Diblu carrying 54kg at $2.50. Everything points to a effective return.

Third race start. First start 7th of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 24 over 970m, 6 len behind Perfect Habit carrying 54kg at $23.90. Returned from break 7th of 9 at Matamata on March 11 over 1050m, on a slow track; 6 len behind My Gabriel carrying 55.5kg at $46.10. Rates highly and expected to do much better with that run under her belt.

At debut, sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 10 at Pakenham 3yo F Mdn-Sw on February 19 over 1400m, 12 len behind Seychelles carrying 57kg at $21. Finished fourth in a Riccarton Park trial over 1000m on March 23. Likely to feature.

Third-up today. Resuming second last of 14 at Ashburton on February 20 over 1200m, slow going 18 len behind Red Star Soot with 56kg at $45.20. Second run from a spell 10th of 14 at Ashburton on March 12 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Novelette with 53kg at $57.30. Unlikely to threaten.