Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

Recent form sound. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Ashburton on July 2 over 2200m, on a wet track; nose behind Flamboyance with 57kg at $4.60. The run before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 14 at Oamaru on June 14 over 2200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Saint Brigid with 57kg at $5.50. Expected to be very competitive.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run favourite; won by 11 len at this track July 8 over 2200m defeating Warrior Boy with 57.5kg at $2.80. Before that 3rd of 13 at this track on June 25 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Fah Rong with 57.5kg at $5.40. Hard to go past based on recent performances.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran second last of 14 at Riccarton Park on June 20 over 1400m, slow going 12 len behind Jack Crabb carrying 57.5kg at $60.20. Second-up 12th of 14 at this track on July 8 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind My Sharona carrying 56.5kg at $39.50. Needs to find some old form to be competitive here.

Last start didn't do much in the run home; ran last of 7 at this track on July 8 over 2200m, 20 len behind Proserve with 54kg at $29.40. The start before that won by a nose at this track June 25 over 2200m defeating Sincere with 55.5kg at $44.40. Hard to enthuse.

Last start 3rd of 11 at this track on June 25 over 2200m, 0.9 len behind El Fuego carrying 59.5kg at $12.70. The race before that ran last of 7 at this track on June 10 over 1600m, 6 len behind Purple Prose carrying 54kg at $26.30. Further improvement is anticipated.

Most recently 6th of 14 at this track on July 8 over 1600m, 1.4 len behind My Sharona carrying 57.5kg at $24.90. The race before that 13th of 15 at Riccarton Park on June 20 over 2000m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Kiwi Magic with 57.5kg at $34.50. Not far away last start. In the mix on best form.

Recent form sound. At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at this track on July 8 over 2200m, 8 len behind Proserve with 54kg at $12.20. The start before that settled towards the rear 2nd of 11 at this track on June 25 over 2200m, nose behind El Fuego with 59kg at $6. Better placed and expected to be in the finish.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran second last of 12 at this track on June 10 over 1400m, 9 len behind Moon Money with 58.5kg at $49.20. Second-up sat on the speed throughout before fading ran second last of 9 at this track on June 25 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Lucky Ferrando carrying 57.5kg at $25.20. Doubt he can trouble these.

Last start got back early 9th of 14 at this track on July 8 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind My Sharona carrying 55kg at $13.50. The run before that 6th of 9 at this track on June 25 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Lucky Ferrando carrying 56.5kg at $7. Has been racing well. Honest galloper who must be respected.

Most recently 5th of 11 at this track on June 25 over 2200m, 1.5 len behind El Fuego carrying 57.5kg at $3.60. The start before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 13 at this track on May 27 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Wren with 57kg at $6.40. Has ability and is one of the top 4 chances.

Last start 8th of 12 at Oamaru on July 19 over 2200m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Tavi Ann with 52kg at $20.80. The start before that 5th of 11 at Ashburton on July 2 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Flamboyance with 52kg at $31.60. Unlikely to be playing a role in the finish.

At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track on June 25 over 2200m, 1.1 len behind El Fuego carrying 55.5kg at $7.40. Before that ran second last of 11 at this track on June 10 over 1600m, 6 len behind Powerofpersuasion carrying 55.5kg at $18.90. Definite winning chance. Well-placed so expect sharp improvement.

Last start 6th of 12 at Oamaru on July 19 over 2200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Tavi Ann with 55kg at $10.40. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Ashburton on July 2 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Flamboyance carrying 54.5kg at $9.40. Joins a new stable, and isn't the worst.

Most recently 6th of 11 at this track on June 25 over 2200m, 2 len behind El Fuego with 54kg at $9.90. The race before that 7th of 11 at Riccarton Park on June 16 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Mininjagirl with 54kg at $14.80. Has ability and shouldn’t be far away.