Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

Most recently 2nd of 16 at this track on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 0.2 len behind Dakota carrying 58kg at $6.40. The race before that 5th of 9 at this track on March 4 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Explode carrying 57kg at $4.30. Tough to beat.

At the latest run 5th of 16 at this track on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 0.7 len behind Dakota with 58.5kg at $3.90. The run before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 13 at Ashburton on April 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Hard Attack carrying 58.5kg at $5.90. Shapes as a key runner.

Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 14 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Momento with 58.5kg at $3.80. Before that 4th of 16 at this track on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 0.5 len behind Dakota carrying 58.5kg at $16.60. Can improve again. Heading the right way and gets his chance to get off the mark.

Robert Dennis trained three-year-old gelding lining up for debut. Scored in a recent Ashburton trial. Cannot be underestimated.

Was at long odds at debut, 11th of 14 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1200m, 5 len behind Momento carrying 58kg at $29. Needs to lift.

Four-year-old gelding (Mongolian Falcon - Belle Hope) has trialled on three occasions leading into today's race. Sixth over 1000m in an Ashburton trial on April 17. Looks tested in this line-up.

Third-up today. First-up 8th of 12 at Pukekohe on February 25 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Le Jacques Cartier with 57.5kg at $45.50. Second-up 9th of 14 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Momento carrying 55kg at $10.20. This looks a tough assignment.

Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd of 14 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Momento with 54.5kg at $10.50. Before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 12 at this track on February 18 over 1200m, on a wet track; 1.5 len behind Last Hello carrying 55.5kg at $25.80. Nice effort last time. Further improvement expected.

Third-up today. Resuming eased back early on 5th of 9 at Matamata on March 11 over 1050m, slow going 2.75 len behind My Gabriel with 55.5kg at $6.50. Second-up 3rd of 9 at Wanganui on April 6 over 1200m, 0.4 len behind Mr Bombasa with 55.5kg at $5.30. Sure to go very well.

Last start 6th of 14 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1200m, 3 len behind Momento with 55kg at $5.40. The start before that 3rd of 13 at Ashburton on April 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Hard Attack with 55kg at $6.80. Can do much better this time.

Having third race start. At debut, sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 10 at Pakenham 3yo F Mdn-Sw on February 19 over 1400m, 12 len behind Seychelles with 57kg at $21. Second-up 3rd of 16 at this track on April 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.2 len behind Dakota with 56kg at $5.30. Leading prospect.

Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 14 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Momento carrying 56kg at $19.20. The race before that 4th of 14 at Wingatui on March 27 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Money Muncher with 56kg at $6.30. Strong contender on her best form.

Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old filly by Ocean Park out of Joy. At the most recent trial finished fourth on April 17 at Ashburton over 800m. Trained on the course but others rate better and prepared to risk first time out.

She is resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 13 at Ashburton October 31 over 1200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Flipper with 55.5kg at $31.50. On debut second last of 9 at this track September 27 over 1400m, 13 len behind Alottago carrying 54kg at $30.60. Will improve on whatever she does in this.

Third-up today. Comes off a 36 day let-up. Resuming 5th of 14 at Ashburton on March 12 over 1200m, 3 len behind Novelette carrying 56kg at $8.80. Second-up 10th of 12 at Wingatui on March 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 19 len behind The Hares Ears with 56kg at $23.10. Looks tested again.

At debut, 8th of 14 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Momento carrying 56kg at $9.60. Safely held.

Filly by Eminent on debut. Runner-up in an Ashburton trial over 1000m on April 17. Prefer to see.

Most recently 7th of 10 at Wingatui on April 27 over 1200m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind The Blue Diamond with 56.5kg at $38. The start before that raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 13 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1400m, 16 len behind Aliena carrying 56.5kg at $52.90. Can't recommend until she offers some improvement.