Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

Third-up today. Comes off a 54 day let-up. First-up 9th of 12 at Riccarton Park on March 4 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Mi Bella carrying 59kg at $8.70. Last start ran last of 14 at Riccarton Park on March 21 over 1200m, 11 len behind Jetstream with 58.5kg at $26.30. Definite winning hope.

Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after three months 4th of 10 at this track on April 30 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Arctic Jewel carrying 56.5kg at $2.60. Previously second-up 6th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Our Clarry with 55.5kg at $3.90. Will come on from that run and will be tough to beat.

Dual acceptor. Most recently 10th of 15 at Riccarton Park on May 2 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Moon Goddess with 54kg at $27.50. The run before that 3rd of 10 at Riverton on April 6 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Better Shared with 55kg at $12.60. Can bounce back after a modest effort last time.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 8th of 13 at Riccarton Park on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Pure Artist carrying 53.5kg at $33. Last start 6th of 10 at this track on April 30 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Arctic Jewel with 58kg at $14.20. Not far away last time. Has ability and looks a top three chance.

Last start did the work up front then tired 7th of 11 at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 4 len behind Queen Of Naples carrying 53.5kg at $42.10. Before that ran last of 14 at Wingatui on February 28 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Claudius Maximuss with 56kg at $15.80. Will go forward and expected to be in the finish.

At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 10 at this track on April 30 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Arctic Jewel carrying 53.5kg at $16.50. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Ballistic Miss with 54kg at $24.20. Not far away last start. Likely to measure up.

Last start 2nd of 10 at this track on April 30 over 1200m, 0.2 len behind Arctic Jewel carrying 53kg at $13.60. The race before that 9th of 13 at Riccarton Park on April 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Pure Artist carrying 52kg at $23.10. Has ability and should measure up.

Most recently struggled in the run home; second last of 7 at Wingatui on April 27 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind American Cheval with 55kg at $12.50. The run before that 4th of 14 at Wingatui on March 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Abit Sassy carrying 54kg at $34.40. Likely to struggle.

Racing second-up today. Last start second last of 8 at Matamata on April 15 over 1200m, in the wet; 12 len behind Lae Zee with 56kg at $13.10. At only start last preparation second last of 7 at Tauranga on February 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind New Recruit with 56kg at $9. Fitter but others are better placed.