Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

Form hard to fault. At the latest run raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.6 len at this track G3 South Island Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes March 21 over 1600m defeating Pour The Wine with 55.5kg at $5.20. Before that won by a 0.2 len at Wingatui March 15 over 1500m in soft going defeating The Hangover carrying 57kg at $4.90. Well placed. In great form and can go on with it.

At the latest run ran last of 11 at Ashburton on April 2 over 1300m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Toa Haka with 62kg at $5.90. The start before that 2nd of 16 at Wingatui in the G3 White Robe Lodge Hcp on February 28 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Cluedo Lane carrying 59kg at $4.10. Not out of it.

Most recently favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at this track March 21 over 1400m defeating Texas Dolly with 59kg at $2.80. The race before that 5th of 16 at Wingatui in the G3 White Robe Lodge Hcp on February 28 over 1600m, slow going 2.75 len behind Cluedo Lane with 59kg at $6.60. One of the chief contenders.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 8th of 10 at this track on February 4 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Quintabelle carrying 59.5kg at $6.60. Last start 9th of 13 at this track on March 21 over 1800m, 3 len behind Royal Valour with 58.5kg at $9.80. Worth following up.

Last start eased back early on 8th of 13 at this track on March 21 over 1800m, 2.75 len behind Royal Valour with 59.5kg at $8.80. The start before that 3rd of 16 at Wingatui in the G3 White Robe Lodge Hcp on February 28 over 1600m, slow going 1.4 len behind Cluedo Lane carrying 59kg at $21.30. Has had plenty of chances and happy enough to avoid.

Third-up today. Not raced for 42 days. First-up rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 13 at Wingatui on February 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.3 len behind Afire carrying 60kg at $8. Last start won by 1.3 len at Wingatui G3 White Robe Lodge Hcp February 28 over 1600m in soft going defeating Sir Albert with 59kg at $9.10. In the mix on best form.

At the latest run came from midfield; 3rd of 13 at this track on March 21 over 1800m, neck behind Royal Valour with 58.5kg at $4. The start before that 7th of 16 at Wingatui in the G3 White Robe Lodge Hcp on February 28 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Cluedo Lane carrying 59kg at $9.70. Going well and should be in the finish again.

At the latest run led to the turn then faded 8th of 15 at this track in the G3 South Island Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes on March 21 over 1600m, 5 len behind Inflamed carrying 56kg at $37.90. The start before that 6th of 16 at Wingatui in the G3 White Robe Lodge Hcp on February 28 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Cluedo Lane carrying 57kg at $29.30. Will need to do a lot more.

Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 16 at Wingatui in the G3 White Robe Lodge Hcp on February 28 over 1600m, slow going 15 len behind Cluedo Lane carrying 59kg at $10.50. The run before that 11th of 15 at Wingatui in the LR Hazlett Stakes on February 7 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Witz End carrying 56.5kg at $15.80. Making up the numbers.

Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 11 at Riverton on April 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Tomasina carrying 55kg at $4.60. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 15 at this track in the G3 South Island Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes on March 21 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Inflamed carrying 55kg at $15.70. Previous form sound but needs to bounce back.

Form hard to fault. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Ashburton on April 2 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Toa Haka with 57.5kg at $22.40. The run before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at this track on March 21 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Witz End carrying 58.5kg at $27.10. Ready to run a big race.

Recent form sound. Last start won by a 0.0 len at Ashburton April 2 over 1300m on a soft track defeating Trobriand with 53kg at $7.10. The start before that 4th of 7 at this track on March 21 over 1400m, 4 len behind Witz End with 56.5kg at $6.50. Backs up quickly and is expected to run well again.

Most recently 7th of 15 at this track in the G3 South Island Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes on March 21 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Inflamed with 55kg at $12.10. The start before that 8th of 16 at Wingatui in the G3 White Robe Lodge Hcp on February 28 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Cluedo Lane with 57kg at $13.40. Well-placed and is worth considering.

At the latest run eased back early on 10th of 15 at this track in the G3 South Island Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes on March 21 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Inflamed with 55kg at $5.60. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 16 at Wingatui on February 28 over 1600m, slow going 1.5 len behind Aladdins Jem carrying 59.5kg at $6.10. Going well. In the mix.

Last start 7th of 11 at Ashburton on April 2 over 1300m, slow going 5 len behind Toa Haka carrying 54kg at $5.30. The run before that 12th of 15 at this track in the G3 South Island Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes on March 21 over 1600m, 8 len behind Inflamed with 55kg at $9.20. Terrific chance to return to form.

Recent form sound. Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 16 at Wingatui on February 28 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Aladdins Jem carrying 57.5kg at $5.90. The run before that 2nd of 15 at Wingatui on January 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; neck behind Loose Sally carrying 57kg at $4.30. Leading prospect.

Most recently 5th of 15 at this track in the G3 South Island Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes on March 21 over 1600m, 3 len behind Inflamed with 55kg at $10.20. Before that ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.8 len at Wingatui February 28 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Our Approval carrying 54kg at $9.40. Looks tested without further improvement.

Last start favourite; won by a 0.1 len at Wingatui March 27 over 1600m in soft going defeating Perfect Tycoon with 55.5kg at $3.40. Before that settled towards the rear 2nd of 12 at Ashburton on March 12 over 1400m, 0.4 len behind Cool 'N' Fast carrying 55kg at $11.10. Others rate better this time.

At the latest run 6th of 11 at Riverton on April 4 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Tomasina carrying 54kg at $17.60. Before that 12th of 16 at Wingatui in the LR Dunedin Gold Cup on February 28 over 2400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Noble Knight carrying 53kg at $29.40. Finds a few better today. Prepared to overlook.

At the latest run won by a 0.0 len at this track March 21 over 1800m defeating Bauble with 53kg at $17.90. The run before that 7th of 10 at Ashburton on February 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Contemplation Bay with 54kg at $8.70. Back in trip and happy to pass on this occasion.

Most recently 4th of 13 at this track on March 21 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Royal Valour carrying 56kg at $7.40. The race before that 8th of 16 at Wingatui in the LR Dunedin Gold Cup on February 28 over 2400m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Noble Knight with 53kg at $10.10. Has ability but finds a difficult assignment here.

At the latest run second last of 11 at Riverton on April 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Tomasina carrying 55kg at $9.40. The run before that 9th of 15 at this track in the G3 South Island Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes on March 21 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Inflamed carrying 55kg at $27.70. Prepared to overlook.

Dual acceptor. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 10 at Wingatui on March 27 over 1600m, slow going 0.1 len behind Maybe Diva carrying 59kg at $5.80. Before that 5th of 16 at Wingatui on February 28 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Aladdins Jem with 55.5kg at $27.10. Looks tested without further improvement.

Last start 2nd of 11 at Riverton on April 4 over 1400m, slow going 0.9 len behind Tomasina with 55kg at $5.80. The start before that ran on from midfield and scored a big 4.5 len win at this track March 4 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Bodleian carrying 57.5kg at $3.90. This might be too rich.