Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

Most recently 5th of 13 at this track on March 21 over 1800m, 2 len behind Royal Valour with 54kg at $25.50. Before that 13th of 16 at Wingatui in the LR Dunedin Gold Cup on February 28 over 2400m, slow going 7 len behind Noble Knight carrying 53kg at $22.40. Finds a nice race and is among the chances.

At the latest run 6th of 9 at this track on March 21 over 2600m, 3.5 len behind Henry Thomas with 60.5kg at $11.60. Before that gave a sight but was run down late 3rd of 9 at this track on March 4 over 2000m, on heavy track; 0.3 len behind Cognoscenti carrying 57kg at $9.60. Looking to others.

Dual acceptor. Most recently took up a position near the tail 2nd of 10 at Wingatui on March 27 over 1600m, slow going 0.1 len behind Maybe Diva carrying 59kg at $5.80. The race 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. Can feature in the finish again.

Racing well recently. Comes off a 38 day let-up. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a 0.3 len at this track March 4 over 2000m in heavy going defeating Miss Enzed with 55.5kg at $4.60. The race before that 2nd of 11 at this track on February 4 over 2000m, slow going 1.3 len behind Akenehi with 55.5kg at $6.30. Tough to beat on current form.

At the latest run 7th of 9 at this track on March 21 over 2600m, 4.5 len behind Henry Thomas with 56.5kg at $19.70. The start before that eased back early on 10th of 16 at Wingatui in the LR Dunedin Gold Cup on February 28 over 2400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Noble Knight carrying 53kg at $57.20. Looking elsewhere.

Most recently second last of 9 at this track on March 21 over 2600m, 4.5 len behind Henry Thomas with 58kg at $12.20. The race before that 6th of 8 at Ashburton on February 20 over 2200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Taimate Diva carrying 55kg at $19.60. Nicely placed and is sure to be thereabouts.

Resuming after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at this track January 24 over 2000m, on heavy track; 15 len behind Noble Knight with 54kg at $22.70. First up last campaign eighth of 14 at Oamaru July 20 over 1600m, in the wet; 8 len behind Divine Spirit carrying 59.5kg at $15.20. Might find this a bit too tough.

Most recently 4th of 14 at Ashburton on April 2 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Villasanti carrying 53.5kg at $5.70. The run before that raced on the pace before fading 8th of 16 at Wingatui on February 28 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Aladdins Jem with 54kg at $16.10. Rates highly. Can improve on the latest effort and is expected to be in the finish.

Resuming after a spell of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation by 0.1 len Wingatui February 7 over 2200m slow track defeating Lined Satin with 59kg at $5.70. When resuming last campaign fourth of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic December 5 over 1400m, 4 len behind Eight Lucky Prawns with 58kg at $12.80. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign.

At the latest run second last of 15 at this track in the G3 South Island Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes on March 21 over 1600m, 17 len behind Inflamed carrying 55kg at $64.40. The start before that 9th of 12 at Ashburton on March 12 over 1400m, 4 len behind Cool 'N' Fast carrying 57.5kg at $6.80. Likely to find this out of reach.

Recent form sound. Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Wingatui on March 15 over 2200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Caffeinated carrying 56kg at $4.40. Before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 9 at this track on March 4 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 0.3 len behind Cognoscenti with 54.5kg at $7.20. Will take plenty of beating.

Last start crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 2nd of 14 at Ashburton on April 2 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Villasanti carrying 53.5kg at $17.10. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at Wingatui on March 15 over 1500m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Inflamed with 54kg at $8.40. Must be included.

Second-up. Comes off a 52-day let-up. First-up after 10 months won by a 0.3 len at this track February 18 over 1600m in the wet defeating Goddess with 59kg at $3.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at this track on January 25 2025 over 1400m, long-neck behind Hanginbyathread with 55kg at $21.20. Back in great shape and can feature in the finish.

Comes off a 34 day let-up. Most recently scored a big 6 len win at Riverton March 8 over 2000m in heavy going defeating Orepuki Gem with 56.5kg at $6. Before that 6th of 14 at Ashburton on February 20 over 2200m, slow going 7 len behind Imperative carrying 57kg at $12.30. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.

Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 14 at Ashburton on April 2 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Villasanti with 54.5kg at $23.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 21 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Tiny Diamond carrying 55.5kg at $5.10. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.

Racing well recently. Returns from a 30-day let-up. Most recently favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Ashburton March 12 over 2200m defeating Shameful carrying 56kg at $5.30. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Ashburton on February 20 over 2200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Imperative carrying 55.5kg at $20.70. Back in journey but worth plenty of thought again.