Races ORX Phar Lap R/Way - NZ

Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 13 at Riccarton Park on September 12 over 1200m, in the wet; 0.8 len behind Go Thea with 58.5kg at $11.70. Before that 4th of 8 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 26 over 1600m, 6 len behind Zambrosia with 58.5kg at $4.60. Can go on with it.

Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 10 at this track on September 23 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Baltic Boom with 58.5kg at $6.70. Before that 4th of 10 at this track on September 6 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Champagne Wishes with 54.5kg at $2.40. Has upside and expected to run very well.

Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 9th of 11 at Riccarton Park on February 18 over 1400m, on a wet track; 18 len behind The Arctic Monkey carrying 55kg at $22.40. Drawn wide but want to have another look at him.

Second run back. First-up after six months 5th of 10 at this track on September 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Baltic Boom carrying 56.5kg at $20.80. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Wingatui on January 17 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Luna Capella with 55kg at $46.20. Plenty of improvement to come.

Resuming after five months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic April 30 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Gattina with 56kg at $21.50. First up last campaign eighth of 14 at Ashburton March 12 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Novelette with 56kg at $7.70. Expecting a bright return.

Resuming after a spell of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at Riccarton Park June 16 over 1200m, soft track; 9 len behind Knockingatthedoor with 53.5kg at $90.50. When resuming last campaign tenth of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic May 14 over 1200m, 6 len behind Grouse carrying 55.5kg at $65.70. Definite winning hope.

Third-up today. First-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 29 over 970m, 5 len behind Final Applause carrying 56.5kg at $12.50. Second-up 10th of 13 at Riccarton Park on September 12 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Go Thea with 56.5kg at $21.90. Has ability and can break through on best form.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic May 27 over 1200m, 6 len behind Paper Moon carrying 56.5kg at $43.90. On debut tenth of 13 at Ashburton April 2 over 1200m, soft track; 11 len behind Hard Attack carrying 56kg at $6.40. Hard to enthuse.

Last start eased back early on 11th of 14 at this track on September 23 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Tulsa Turnaround with 52.5kg at $9.70. The race before that 6th of 12 at this track on September 6 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Sailor Sam with 52.5kg at $12.10. Among the winning chances.

Second-up. First-up after four months 5th of 13 at Riccarton Park on September 12 over 1200m, on heavy track; 1.5 len behind Go Thea carrying 56kg at $2.60. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Riccarton Park on March 21 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Hezzarocstar carrying 54kg at $4. He has drawn poorly but is capable of testing this field.

Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Riccarton Park in the LR CJC Champagne Stakes May 2 over 1200m, soft track; 8 len behind Zafar with 57kg at $18.80. On debut second of 7 at Riccarton Park January 24 over 800m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Miss Twinkle with 56kg at $12.80. Improvement to come and looks hard to beat.

Dual acceptor. First starter. Three-year-old gelding by U S Navy Flag out of Ataahua Dreamtime. At the most recent trial finished fourth on September 15 at Ashburton over 1000m. Prefer to see.

Dual acceptor. Filly by War Decree facing the starter for the first time. Was runner-up in a trial at Riccarton Park Synthetic on September 28 over 1000m. Looks tested in this line-up.

Dual acceptor. First-starter by Per Incanto out of Pearlescence. Likely to be better for this run.

Dual acceptor. Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Riccarton Park 3yo Sw+P August 1 over 1200m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Spill It carrying 56kg at $31.40. On debut seventh of 9 at Wingatui June 28 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Woodlands with 54kg at $3.20. Pass.

Dual acceptor. Racing second-up today. Last start ran last of 8 at Wingatui on September 4 over 1200m, in the wet; 26 len behind Dink carrying 56.5kg at $29.30. At only start last preparation 8th of 12 at Kurow on December 30 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Dracarys with 56.5kg at $59.60. Looks tested on the first up effort.

Dual acceptor. Resuming after a break; only one run when ran second last of 9 in a 3yo Sw+P at Riccarton Park on August 1 over 1200m, in the wet; 15 len behind Spill It with 54kg at $45. Draw helps, but hasn't done anything to date to suggest she can win this.