Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 10 at this track on March 4 over 1200m, on a wet track; 1.75 len behind Vivacious with 57kg at $2. Last start favourite; won by 0.9 len at this track March 21 over 1200m defeating Pizarro with 57.5kg at $3. Facing a 2.5kg hike in the weights from the last start but still makes plenty of appeal.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.75 len at this track March 4 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Iron Hawk with 57kg at $8.20. Last start eased back early on 5th of 7 at this track on March 21 over 1400m, 4 len behind Witz End with 52kg at $3. Great chance to atone.

Chasing a hat-trick. Returns from a 30-day let-up. Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a 0.4 len at Ashburton March 12 over 1400m defeating Maybe Diva with 56.5kg at $4.10. The start before that favourite; won by a 0.4 len at Ashburton February 20 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Nuncio carrying 57.5kg at $5. An inside stall is a big advantage. Going well and is one of the leading chances.

Second-up. First-up after five months 8th of 14 at this track on March 21 over 1200m, 4 len behind Iron Hawk carrying 59kg at $34.20. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Graeme John with 56.5kg at $6.80. Expecting him to kick on with that first run out of the way.

Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Riverton on April 4 over 1600m, slow going 0.8 len behind Monaghan Boy carrying 54kg at $3.50. The start before that 10th of 16 at Wingatui on February 28 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Aladdins Jem carrying 54kg at $5.50. Winning chance.

Last start 10th of 14 at this track on March 21 over 1200m, 6 len behind Iron Hawk carrying 57.5kg at $17.70. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a 0.2 len at Trentham January 31 over 1400m in soft going defeating Chester Boy carrying 60kg at $3.90. Worth another chance.

Second-up. First-up after seven months second last of 14 at this track on March 21 over 1200m, 11 len behind Iron Hawk carrying 58kg at $26.60. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Otaki on July 8 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Testing with 58.5kg at $17.30. Unlikely to be competitive.

Returns from a 30-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 12 at Ashburton on March 12 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Cool 'N' Fast carrying 56kg at $12.30. Before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 8 at this track on February 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; head behind Contemplation Bay carrying 54.5kg at $3.80. Rates highly and is worth including.

Returns from a 42-day let-up. Last start sat on the pace before fading second last of 11 at Wingatui on February 28 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Trader carrying 56.5kg at $14.70. The run before that 4th of 11 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Monaghan Boy with 58.5kg at $17.10. Requires significant improvement.

Most recently second last of 7 at this track on March 21 over 1400m, 5 len behind Witz End with 54kg at $28.90. The run before that 6th of 10 at this track on March 4 over 1200m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Vivacious with 56kg at $14.20. Struggling a bit and looks safely held.

Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 11 at Ashburton on February 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Pizarro with 54kg at $2.80. Last start favourite; won by a 0.0 len at Wingatui March 15 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Balzano with 55kg at $3. Racing well. Likely to feature.

Form hard to fault. Most recently came from midfield; 4th of 14 at Ashburton on April 2 over 1400m, slow going 2.25 len behind Staphanos Queen with 60kg at $2.80. The run before that 4th of 15 at this track on March 21 over 1600m, 2 len behind Perlino carrying 57kg at $12.50. Good sign last time and should be thereabouts.

Second-up. First-up after a year second last of 9 at Riverton on April 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Eye Spy carrying 54.5kg at $76.10. Previously second-up 5th of 14 at Wingatui on March 28 2025 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Move On with 55kg at $8.90. Fitter but unlikely to threaten.

Second-up. First-up after three months won by 2 len at Ashburton April 2 over 1400m in soft going defeating Montero carrying 56.5kg at $10. Previously second-up 3rd of 15 at Ellerslie on October 18 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind On The Town carrying 55.5kg at $34.10. Further improvement to come and is sure to be thereabouts.

First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 10 at Kurow December 30 over 1800m, soft track; 16 len behind Sefton with 56.5kg at $5.40. Previously first up; seventh of 14 at Ruakaka June 28 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Part Time Lover carrying 55.5kg at $56. Later on perhaps.

Most recently 9th of 14 at Ashburton on April 2 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Willit with 53kg at $13.50. The run before that 10th of 14 at this track on March 21 over 1200m, 4 len behind Jetstream carrying 54kg at $32.30. Unlikely to turn it around here.