Races ORX Phar Lap R/Way - NZ

Second-up. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after six months made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Riccarton Park on August 29 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 1.1 len behind Shawshank carrying 59kg at $9.50. Previously second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Riccarton Park on November 8 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Sunset Boulevard carrying 56.5kg at $2.80. Is well suited by the longer journey where he is uneaten and should be in the finish.

Last start 6th of 9 at Riccarton Park on September 26 over 2000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Shaking Stevens carrying 57.5kg at $13.20. Before that 3rd of 11 at Riccarton Park on September 12 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 1.3 len behind Riviera Rebel carrying 57.5kg at $21.30. Better than last start so she deserves another chance.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran last in a small field at this track on September 6 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind O'riordan carrying 58kg at $8.80. Last start 4th of 9 at this track on September 23 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Way Out West carrying 58kg at $15.60. Making headway and can break through.

Most recently 5th of 9 at Riccarton Park on September 26 over 2000m, slow going 4 len behind Shaking Stevens carrying 55.5kg at $10.70. The race before that 9th of 11 at Riccarton Park on September 12 over 1800m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Riviera Rebel with 56.5kg at $14.60. Won't be far away.

Recent form sound. Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Riccarton Park on September 12 over 1800m, on heavy track; 1.2 len behind Riviera Rebel with 54kg at $15.90. The race before that 4th of 9 at Riccarton Park on August 8 over 1800m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Riviera Rebel carrying 54kg at $10.20. Rates highly and is worth including.

At the latest run ran last of 9 at Riccarton Park on September 26 over 2000m, slow going 5.5 len behind Shaking Stevens with 54kg at $3.10. The run before that favourite; won by 0.9 len at Riccarton Park on September 12 over 2000m in heavy going defeating Balance Of Power with 59.5kg at $10.50. Better than that last effort and can make amends.

Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last start ran second last in a small field at Wingatui on September 4 over 1600m, in the wet; 5 len behind Proudtobehere with 59kg at $3.60. The run before that raced on the pace before fading ran second last of 10 at Oamaru on July 19 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Taramea Lad with 60kg at $7.40. Can improve and should figure in the finish.

Form hard to fault. Most recently favourite; ran on from midfield and scored a big 4 len win at this track on September 23 over 2200m on a soft track defeating Strong carrying 58kg at $4.10. The run before that 2nd of 12 at Riccarton Park on September 12 over 2000m, on heavy track; 0.9 len behind Unleash The Beast carrying 56.5kg at $6.40. Hard to beat in this type of form.

Last start won by a 0.1 len at Riccarton Park on September 26 over 2000m on a rain affected track defeating Full Of Gusto carrying 58kg at $24.30. Before that 10th of 12 at Riccarton Park on September 12 over 2000m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Unleash The Beast with 54kg at $53.20. Can play a big role again.

Most recently 3rd of 12 at Riccarton Park on September 12 over 2000m, in the wet; 1.0 len behind Unleash The Beast with 54kg at $4.10. The start before that favourite; won by a 0.1 len at Riccarton Park on August 29 over 1800m in heavy going defeating Speed Dial carrying 56.5kg at $3.50. Out of her depth.