Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation won by nose this track October 25 over 1400m defeating Cluedo Lane with 56.5kg at $3.20. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by neck Ashburton October 11 over 1200m defeating Illicit Dreams carrying 56.5kg at $4.10. Great chance.

Most recently raced on the pace before fading 8th of 11 at Ashburton on April 2 over 1300m, slow going 5 len behind Toa Haka with 56.5kg at $29. Before that 9th of 11 at Ashburton on March 12 over 1200m, 4 len behind Master Brutus carrying 58.5kg at $14.80. This is no easier and she needs to lift.

Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Last start 6th of 11 at Ashburton on March 12 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Master Brutus with 57.5kg at $4.60. The race before that raced on the pace before fading 11th of 13 at Wingatui on February 28 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Trobriand with 58.5kg at $5.70. Making headway. Expected to measure up.

Form hard to fault. Last start won by a 0.0 len at Riverton April 4 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Rochello carrying 53kg at $4.10. The race before that 4th of 13 at Wingatui on February 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Trobriand with 53.5kg at $26.90. Going well and rates highly.

Third-up today. First-up 4th of 9 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 1200m, slow going 0.2 len behind Tikki carrying 54.5kg at $2.70. Last start 3rd of 11 at Ashburton on March 12 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Master Brutus with 54.5kg at $6.20. Not far away last start. Among the chances.

Recent form sound. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 7 at this track on March 21 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Witz End with 54.5kg at $5. The race before that 2nd of 11 at Ashburton on March 12 over 1200m, 0.1 len behind Master Brutus with 53.5kg at $5.50. Likely to feature again.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 8 at Otaki on February 21 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Oneira with 54kg at $5.70. Second-up favourite; won by a 0.1 len at Ashburton March 12 over 1200m defeating Texas Dolly with 54kg at $3.90. Found his best form now. Should prove hard to beat.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up second last of 11 at Ashburton on March 12 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Master Brutus with 54kg at $20.50. Second run from a spell 4th of 7 at Riverton on April 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Express Coup with 54kg at $5.60. Worth following up.

Last start 5th of 14 at this track on March 21 over 1200m, 3 len behind Iron Hawk with 59kg at $42.70. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track on March 4 over 1200m, in the wet; 3 len behind Vivacious with 59kg at $13.20. Hard to have.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 14 at this track on March 21 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Iron Hawk carrying 59.5kg at $6. The start before that won by 0.6 len at Ashburton February 20 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Second Chance with 57kg at $9.70. Has ability and is sure to be competitive.

At the latest run 3rd of 14 at this track on March 21 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Iron Hawk carrying 59kg at $25.50. The start before that eased back early on 8th of 11 at Wingatui on February 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Trader carrying 59.5kg at $9.70. Has ability and is one of the chances.

Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation when last of 13 at this track November 8 over 1400m, 18 len behind Toa Haka with 59kg at $21.30. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Riccarton Park Synthetic July 9 over 1200m defeating Russian Rosette carrying 57kg at $6.30. Will be better for this hitout.

Second run back. First-up after 13 months 4th of 14 at this track on March 21 over 1200m, 3 len behind Iron Hawk with 58.5kg at $11.70. Previously second-up won by a nose at Cranbourne Bm64 January 18 2025 over 1200m defeating Ti Tree Lad with 59.5kg at $10. Will strip fitter this time and must be considered.