Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

Returns from a 57-day let-up. Most recently failed to make an impression; 5th of 9 at Riccarton Park on March 4 over 1600m, in the wet; 6 len behind Shameful with 58.5kg at $8.40. The race before that raced on the pace before fading 8th of 11 at Riccarton Park on February 18 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Aishiteru with 58.5kg at $21. Working up to a win. Right in the mix.

Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Kumara January 10 over 1810m, soft track; 18 len behind Rubirosa with 57.5kg at $11.50. On debut ninth of 11 at Ashburton December 24 over 1400m, soft track; 10 len behind Red Label with 58.5kg at $42.90. Should be right in the mix.

Resuming after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Riccarton Park February 18 over 2000m, on heavy track; 20 len behind Aishiteru carrying 58.5kg at $85.40. When resuming last campaign second last of 10 at Omoto January 4 over 1100m, soft track; 10 len behind I'm Feeling Lucky with 58.5kg at $93.70. Looking to others.

Jumped at long odds at debut, 14th of 16 at Riccarton Park on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 14 len behind Dakota carrying 58.5kg at $32.40. Don't think he will trouble this field.

Was at big odds at debut, second last of 14 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1200m, 9 len behind Momento carrying 58kg at $36.30. Fitter and can improve.

Most recently 12th of 16 at Riccarton Park on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Dakota carrying 57kg at $31.80. Before that 7th of 12 at Wingatui on March 27 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind The Hares Ears carrying 58kg at $56.40. Will be harder to beat this time.

Most recently 3rd of 13 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Aliena with 57.5kg at $27.30. The run before that 5th of 13 at Ashburton on April 2 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Hard Attack carrying 56.5kg at $8.90. Struggling to break through but looks close on recent form.

Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after five months eased back early on 11th of 14 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1600m, 12 len behind She's Sinatra with 56.5kg at $71. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Waverley on September 28 over 1650m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Our Giulia with 54.5kg at $6. Might need more race experience.

Resuming today after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Ashburton October 31 over 2200m, soft track; 7 len behind El Fuego carrying 56.5kg at $13.90. First up last campaign eighth of 11 at this track August 6 over 1600m, 15 len behind Merlin carrying 56.5kg at $34.60. Expecting a strong run fresh.

Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 13 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Aliena carrying 54kg at $1.50. The race before that got back early 5th of 8 at Hawera on March 25 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind What Next carrying 55.5kg at $5.30. Key runner on her best form and can feature in the finish.

Third-up today. Resuming 11th of 13 at Ashburton on April 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Hard Attack carrying 56kg at $22.70. Second run from a spell 7th of 13 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1400m, 4 len behind Aliena carrying 57kg at $128.70. Rates highly. Rock hard fit now and is a big chance to break through.

Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran last of 10 at Omoto on January 4 over 1100m, slow going 17 len behind I'm Feeling Lucky carrying 55kg at $26.20. Prefer to see how she returns.

Dual acceptor. Most recently 13th of 16 at Riccarton Park on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 10 len behind Dakota carrying 56kg at $84.30. The race before that 10th of 14 at Ashburton on March 12 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Novelette carrying 53kg at $57.30. Can't enthuse.