Races ORX Phar Lap R/Way - NZ

Gelding back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign third of 14 at Ashburton July 2 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Corcaigh carrying 58.5kg at $2.30. Previously first up; fourth of 9 at Riccarton Park March 4 over 1200m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Explode carrying 58.5kg at $11.50. Could prove too smart for these.

Last start 3rd of 8 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on September 10 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Cape Horn with 51.5kg at $12.20. Before that 5th of 8 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 20 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Cool In Command carrying 54.5kg at $8.90. Working up to a win. Shaping up nicely and can go on with it.

Most recently 5th of 11 at Matamata on September 16 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Ifbymagic with 58.5kg at $13.60. The start before that 9th of 12 at Ellerslie on September 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Miss Magnetica with 57kg at $84.70. Capable of a better run.

Second-up. First-up after six months ran second last of 10 at this track on September 23 over 1200m, slow going 12 len behind Midnight Oak carrying 58.5kg at $29.40. Previously second-up 8th of 13 at Riverton on March 8 over 1400m, on a wet track; 15 len behind Ripa Time with 58kg at $32.70. Not keen on his prospects.

Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when raced on the pace before fading ran second last of 14 at Ashburton on March 12 over 1200m, 11 len behind Queen Of Sheba carrying 58kg at $4.40. Top-three chance.

Second-up. First-up after six months 6th of 13 at Riccarton Park on September 12 over 1200m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Go Thea with 58.5kg at $10.50. Previously second-up 7th of 14 at Ashburton on March 12 over 1200m, 6 len behind Queen Of Sheba with 58kg at $9.60. Rates highly and expected to improve sharply.

Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 10 at this track on September 6 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Champagne Wishes carrying 55.5kg at $25.60. Second run from a spell 6th of 10 at this track on September 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Midnight Oak carrying 55.5kg at $30.60. Favouring others.

Resumes after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation sixth of 16 at Riccarton Park in the LR Nzb Insurance April 11 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Bona Sforza carrying 56.5kg at $73. Previously first up; second of 15 at Wingatui February 7 over 1400m, soft track; 0.9 len behind The Ocean Heart with 56kg at $2.80. Among the chances.

Is first-up after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at Trentham June 10 over 1200m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Explosive Force carrying 56.5kg at $3.40. When resuming last campaign third of 9 at Waverley April 10 over 1200m, soft track; 3 len behind Wailea with 56.5kg at $2.70. This is an ideal race to kick off. Sure to be tuned up for a bright return.

Second run back. First-up after five months 7th of 10 at this track on September 23 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Midnight Oak carrying 54.5kg at $53.40. Previously second-up ran last of 13 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1400m, 16 len behind Aliena carrying 56.5kg at $52.90. Hard to get too confident until she shows a little more.

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation ninth of 14 at Ashburton December 24 over 1200m, soft track; 9 len behind Moon Goddess carrying 55.5kg at $129. First up last campaign second last of 13 at Ashburton October 31 over 1200m, soft track; 26 len behind Flipper with 55.5kg at $66.20. Might be better off following this outing.

Third race start today. At big odds at debut, 7th of 10 at this track on September 6 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Champagne Wishes carrying 56.5kg at $28.60. Last start 8th of 10 at this track on September 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Baltic Boom carrying 54.5kg at $35.90. Looking elsewhere.

Dual acceptor. Was well-supported at debut, 5th of 9 at this track on September 23 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind On Piste carrying 57.5kg at $3.90. Expect him to run well.

Dual acceptor. At debut, 7th of 9 at this track on September 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind On Piste with 55.5kg at $9.30. Fitter and can improve.

Dual acceptor. He is resuming after a nine weeks break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Riccarton Park 3yo Sw+P August 1 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Spill It carrying 56kg at $31.40. On debut seventh of 9 at Wingatui June 28 over 1200m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Woodlands with 54kg at $3.20. Not overly keen on his chances in this.

Dual acceptor. Racing second-up today. Last outing ran last of 8 at Wingatui on September 4 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 26 len behind Dink with 56.5kg at $29.30. At only start last preparation 8th of 12 at Kurow on December 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Dracarys carrying 56.5kg at $59.60. Happy to risk here on what she's shown lately.

Dual acceptor. Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran second last of 9 in a 3yo Sw+P at Riccarton Park on August 1 over 1200m, on heavy track; 15 len behind Spill It with 54kg at $45. Drawn wide but want to have another look at her.