Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

Second-up. First-up after six months 8th of 12 at this track on April 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Insatiable carrying 60.5kg at $6.30. Previously second-up won by a nose at this track October 25 over 1400m defeating Cluedo Lane with 56.5kg at $3.20. Key runner who is a great chance to atone.

At the latest run 7th of 17 at this track on April 11 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Toa Haka with 59kg at $11.10. The race before that 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 carrying 55.5kg at $5.20. Not far away last time. Expected to do much better.

At the latest run second last of 17 at this track on April 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Toa Haka carrying 59kg at $9.20. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at this track March 21 over 1400m defeating Texas Dolly carrying 59kg at $2.80. Expected to do much better.

Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.9 len at Riverton April 4 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Canasta with 53kg at $8.30. The run before that second last of 13 at Wingatui on February 28 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Trobriand with 58kg at $22.90. Hard to fault form and can measure up again.

Last start ran last of 17 at this track on April 11 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Toa Haka carrying 56kg at $34.80. Before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 11 at Riverton on April 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Tomasina carrying 55kg at $4.60. Doubt she will threaten these.

Most recently 9th of 11 at Ashburton on April 2 over 1300m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Toa Haka carrying 58kg at $27.70. The start before that second last of 10 at Ashburton on February 20 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Contemplation Bay with 56kg at $23.90. Must respect.

Most recently 15th of 17 at this track on April 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Toa Haka carrying 55.5kg at $75.80. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Ashburton on April 2 over 1300m, slow going 3.5 len behind Toa Haka with 57.5kg at $22.40. Looks tested against this line-up.

Form hard to fault. Last start raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at Ashburton on April 2 over 1300m, slow going 0.0 len behind Toa Haka with 54kg at $2.70. The start before that favourite; ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.5 len at Wingatui February 28 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Tikki carrying 55kg at $7.80. Certainly worth following up.

Most recently 9th of 12 at this track on April 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Insatiable with 56kg at $45.80. Before that sat on the pace before fading 8th of 11 at Ashburton on April 2 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Toa Haka carrying 56.5kg at $29. Making up the numbers.

Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start ran last of 15 at this track in the G3 South Island Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes on March 21 over 1600m, 25 len behind Inflamed carrying 55kg at $38.50. Before that 13th of 16 at Wingatui in the G3 White Robe Lodge Hcp on February 28 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Cluedo Lane carrying 57kg at $13.10. Likely to find this out of reach.

Last start 6th of 8 at Ascot Park on April 19 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind The Good Shepherd with 56kg at $6.60. The race before that 14th of 16 at Wingatui in the G3 White Robe Lodge Hcp on February 28 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Cluedo Lane with 57kg at $33.80. Hard to have in this tough line-up.

Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Insatiable carrying 54.5kg at $5.70. The race before that 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 carrying 54.5kg at $5. Well placed here and gets chance to atone.

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start 4th of 13 at this track on March 21 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Royal Valour with 56kg at $7.40. The start before that 8th of 16 at Wingatui in the LR Dunedin Gold Cup on February 28 over 2400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Noble Knight carrying 53kg at $10.10. Finds a nice race and is worth including.

Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run favourite; won by 2.75 len at this track April 11 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Cool 'N' Fast with 60kg at $3.20. The run before that favourite; won by 0.9 len at this track March 21 over 1200m defeating Pizarro carrying 57.5kg at $3. Racing well and expected to go close again.

Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 12 at this track on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Insatiable with 54kg at $3.50. The run before that favourite; won by a 0.1 len at Ashburton March 12 over 1200m defeating Texas Dolly carrying 54kg at $3.90. Terrific chance to return to winning form.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up won by 0.6 len at this track January 24 over 1400m in the wet defeating Quintabelle carrying 58.5kg at $10. Second-up 6th of 14 at this track on March 21 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Iron Hawk with 58kg at $14. Must respect.

Second-up. First-up after five months 6th of 11 at Ashburton on April 2 over 1300m, slow going 4.5 len behind Toa Haka with 52kg at $20.90. Previously second-up 12th of 14 at Te Rapa on October 12 2024 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Shoes carrying 53kg at $51.80. Looking to others.

Last start 5th of 12 at this track on April 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Insatiable carrying 53.5kg at $17.70. The race before that 3rd of 14 at this track on March 21 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Iron Hawk with 59kg at $25.50. Sure to be thereabouts.

Racing well recently. Last start 2nd of 11 at Riverton on April 4 over 1400m, slow going 0.9 len behind Tomasina with 55kg at $5.80. Before that came from midfield and scored a big 4.5 len win at this track March 4 over 1400m in the wet defeating Bodleian with 57.5kg at $3.90. Not far away last start. Can feature with the right run.

Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 12 at Riverton on April 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Monaghan Boy with 55.5kg at $7.80. The run before that ran on from midfield; 4th of 15 at this track in the G3 South Island Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes on March 21 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Inflamed with 55kg at $44.60. Will be hard to beat.

Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 8th of 14 at this track on March 21 over 1200m, 4 len behind Iron Hawk with 59kg at $34.20. Second-up 5th of 13 at this track on April 11 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Iron Hawk with 58.5kg at $49.10. Hard to have in this tough line-up.