Races ORX Phar Lap R/Way - NZ

Dual acceptor. At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at Riccarton Park on September 12 over 1200m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind Recital with 58.5kg at $60.40. The run before that raced on the pace before fading to run last of 12 at Riccarton Park on August 29 over 1400m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Beaver Fever with 59kg at $17.80. Has ability and is one of the leading chances.

Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 10 at this track on September 6 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Explode with 56kg at $8.10. Second run from a spell raced on the pace before fading 10th of 14 at this track on September 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Timetoplaythegame carrying 59kg at $11.20. Can improve. Can turn things around.

Dual acceptor. Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 60-day let-up. Last start favourite; won by 2 len at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 5 over 1200m defeating Lilybet with 58.5kg at $2.30. The start before that 3rd of 7 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 23 over 1200m, 0.3 len behind Stranger Times carrying 58.5kg at $2.30. Likely to feature.

Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 5th of 10 at Riccarton Park on September 12 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Recital carrying 59kg at $16.50. Last start 7th of 13 at Riccarton Park on September 26 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Hasstobefast with 54kg at $19. Capable of a better showing. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation 11th of 14 at Wingatui May 31 over 1200m, in the wet; 8 len behind Undisputed with 56.5kg at $5.30. Previously first up; ran last of 8 at Tauherenikau February 6 2025 over 1000m, soft track; 6 len behind Finest Hour with 58.5kg at $8.10. Not without claims.

Resuming after 17 months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation when last of 14 at Ellerslie May 7 2025 over 1600m, soft track; 19 len behind Bassoroc with 58.5kg at $16.60. When resuming last campaign fifth of 11 at Te Aroha February 12 2025 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Chinook carrying 58.5kg at $32.90. Everything points to a effective return.

Last start 7th of 10 at Riccarton Park on September 12 over 1200m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Recital carrying 55kg at $21.10. Before that ran second last of 14 at Oamaru on July 19 over 1200m, in the wet; 11 len behind Magnastar with 55.5kg at $8.70. Worth following up.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation ninth of 13 at Riccarton Park Synthetic May 27 over 1400m, 5 len behind Pax Mundi with 57kg at $14.80. First up last campaign ninth of 14 at Tauranga November 1 over 1300m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Osteria with 59.5kg at $7.50. Strong top three prospect.

Dual acceptor. Back after a long spell. Only had one start last preparation 9th of 11 at Ashburton on April 2 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Royal Sovereigns with 55.5kg at $12.50. Won previous preparation first up won by 2 len at Ashburton on October 31 over 1200m in soft going defeating Recital carrying 53kg at $5. Runner-up in an Ashburton trial over 1000m on September 15. Capable of a bold return.

Third-up today. First-up 7th of 10 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 5 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Captain Roy with 57kg at $45. Second run from a spell 11th of 14 at this track on September 23 over 1200m, slow going 12 len behind Timetoplaythegame with 56.5kg at $31.60. Doubt he can trouble these.

Returns from a 57-day let-up. Last start 7th of 12 at Riccarton Park on August 8 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Honor The Name with 53.5kg at $27. The start before that 6th of 17 at Riccarton Park on August 1 over 1200m, in the wet; 4 len behind Guzzler with 55kg at $24.50. Prepared to overlook.

Returns from a 30-day let-up. Most recently sat on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 13 at Wingatui on September 4 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 17 len behind Santita carrying 58kg at $18.60. Before that 7th of 12 at Oamaru on August 14 over 1200m, in the wet; 14 len behind Smiling Eyes carrying 56.5kg at $6.80. Has ability and rates highly on best form.

Last start ran last of 14 at this track on September 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Timetoplaythegame carrying 55kg at $35.50. The start before that 5th of 10 at this track on September 6 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Explode carrying 55.5kg at $19.10. Likely to find this out of reach.

Third-up today. First-up 6th of 8 at Wingatui on September 4 over 1200m, in the wet; 7 len behind Hollyhockaroo carrying 52kg at $10.30. Second run from a spell 6th of 14 at this track on September 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Timetoplaythegame with 54kg at $40.80. Worth one more chance.