Races ORX Phar Lap R/Way - NZ

Resumes. Finished off last preparation by 0.5 len Riccarton Park Synthetic May 14 over 1600m defeating Queen Courtney carrying 57.5kg at $5.60. When resuming last campaign eighth of 11 at Ashburton December 24 over 1400m, soft track; 10 len behind Red Label carrying 58.5kg at $38.60. Everything points to a positive return.

Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 11 at Riccarton Park on September 12 over 1600m, on a wet track; 1.75 len behind Santita with 55kg at $12.60. The run before that made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 14 at Riccarton Park on August 29 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 0.1 len behind What She Wants carrying 54.5kg at $11.40. Capable of big final splits.

Third-up today. Resuming 10th of 12 at Riccarton Park on August 29 over 1400m, in the wet; 7 len behind Beaver Fever carrying 58.5kg at $5.10. Second run from a spell crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 14 at this track on September 23 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind New Beginning with 57.5kg at $4. Sure to be a major player.

Form hard to fault. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 14 at Riccarton Park on September 26 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Final Time carrying 57kg at $9.30. The race before that won by 1.75 len at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 26 over 1600m defeating Correction with 54.5kg at $6.50. Key runner.

Recent form sound. Most recently came from midfield and won by 2 len at this track on September 23 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Fast Impact carrying 56kg at $6.10. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on September 10 over 2200m, 2 len behind La Evita with 58kg at $2.90. Confidence back and is among the main hopes.

Most recently 6th of 14 at this track on September 23 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Yoo Hoo Joy with 56.5kg at $14.70. The start before that ran second last of 8 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on September 10 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Elegant Explosive with 58kg at $9.30. Comes into this in ordinary form. Prepared to overlook.

Second run back. First-up after five months 5th of 11 at Riccarton Park on September 12 over 1600m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Santita carrying 57kg at $17.90. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at Ashburton on April 2 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Knight Guru with 56kg at $13.80. Strips fitter and expected to feature.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Riccarton Park on August 29 over 1400m, on a wet track; 1.1 len behind Beaver Fever carrying 56.5kg at $11.10. Second-up sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 11 at Riccarton Park on September 12 over 1600m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Santita with 57.5kg at $13.60. Right in the mix.

Last start 9th of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on September 10 over 2200m, 8 len behind La Evita carrying 60kg at $12.60. The run before that 2nd of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 26 over 2200m, 2.25 len behind Roca Mile carrying 56.5kg at $15.10. Very fit and sure to run well.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run favourite; won by 0.9 len at this track on September 23 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Shes So Flash with 56.5kg at $4.50. The run before that 4th of 12 at this track on September 6 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Sailor Sam carrying 54kg at $3.70. Sure to go close.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming made ground from midfield; 4th of 13 at Wingatui on September 4 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Santita with 57kg at $8.80. Second-up won by a 0.1 len at this track on September 23 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Trader Inn with 55kg at $11.50. This is going to test her.

At the latest run did the work up front then tired 8th of 14 at this track on September 23 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Yoo Hoo Joy with 56.5kg at $24.10. The start before that won by a 0.4 len at this track on September 6 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Tetbury with 54.5kg at $58.40. Won't find this any easier.

Back after a long spell. Only had one start last campaign 12th of 14 in a Rating 65 at Ellerslie on April 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Thumbelina with 55.5kg at $26.40. Won previous preparation first up won by 1.0 len at Avondale on November 6 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Arctic Jewel carrying 55.5kg at $10.10. Trialled on September 1 at Cambridge Synthetic over 950m and finished fourth. Expecting a effective return.

Most recently 7th of 14 at this track on September 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Timetoplaythegame carrying 52kg at $52.30. Before that ran second last of 10 at this track on September 6 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Explode carrying 55kg at $22.50. Struggling to find form and has the job ahead.

Dual acceptor. Form hard to fault. Most recently came from midfield; 3rd of 14 at this track on September 23 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind New Beginning with 55kg at $9.20. The run before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on September 6 over 1600m, slow going 2.75 len behind District Nine carrying 55kg at $3.90. Has the ability and cannot be taken lightly.

Dual acceptor. At the latest run led to the turn then faded 9th of 14 at this track on September 23 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind New Beginning with 56kg at $15.60. The start before that 4th of 10 at this track on September 6 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind District Nine with 54kg at $15. Fully tested again.

Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at this track on September 23 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.1 len behind Yoo Hoo Joy carrying 56kg at $6.70. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Riccarton Park on September 12 over 1600m, on a wet track; 0.4 len behind Santita with 54.5kg at $48.80. Can figure in the outcome again.

Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up eased back early on 8th of 11 at Riccarton Park on September 12 over 1600m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Santita carrying 53kg at $96.50. Second run from a spell 11th of 14 at this track on September 23 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Yoo Hoo Joy carrying 53kg at $42.20. Not likely to threaten.