Races ORX Phar Lap R/Way - NZ

First-up. Finished off last campaign tenth of 14 at Ashburton April 2 over 1600m, soft track; 6 len behind Villasanti with 55kg at $24.80. First up last campaign eighth of 14 at Oamaru August 15 2025 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Quartz Queen carrying 58.5kg at $30.60. Wait and see how he comes up.

Resuming after a spell of nine months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at Tauranga Rating 65 January 8 over 1200m, 5 len behind Bellarista carrying 60kg at $7.70. Previously first up; ran last of 14 at Te Rapa September 27 2025 over 1100m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Bak Da Angel carrying 56.5kg at $12.30. Looks all set for a positive return.

Third-up today. Resuming set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 12 at Riccarton Park on August 29 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 0.6 len behind In Limbo carrying 59.5kg at $2.60. Second-up 6th of 10 at Riccarton Park on September 12 over 1200m, on a wet track; 2.75 len behind Recital with 58kg at $2.40. Rates highly and expected to measure up.

At the latest run won by 6 len at this track on September 23 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Brutal Riff with 55kg at $10.70. The run before that 6th of 13 at Te Aroha on July 26 over 1400m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Koro's Princess with 59.5kg at $5.40. Racing well and can win again.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 12 at Riccarton Park on August 29 over 1000m, on a wet track; 1.75 len behind In Limbo carrying 57.5kg at $3.20. Last start 2nd of 10 at Riccarton Park on September 12 over 1200m, on a wet track; 0.1 len behind Recital with 56.5kg at $5.70. Will prove a tough nut to crack.

Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at Wingatui June 28 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind So Brassy with 56kg at $7. Previously first up; second last of 7 at Wingatui January 17 over 1200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Radiant Lass carrying 55.5kg at $27.60. Solid return wouldn't surprise.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at Te Aroha March 28 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 13 len behind Ruby Rush with 56kg at $6.30. Previously first up; third of 10 at Ellerslie in the G3 Gold Trail September 6 2025 over 1200m, soft track; 1.3 len behind Lollapalooza carrying 56.5kg at $17.60. Expecting her to hit the ground running this campaign.

Second run back. Comes off a 39-day let-up. First-up after five months 3rd in a small field at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 26 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Ayumi with 56kg at $2. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Kurow on December 30 over 1200m, slow going 0.8 len behind Dracarys carrying 55kg at $2.40. Fitter and is a leading contender.

Second-up. Comes off a 50-day let-up. First-up after five months ran second last in a small field at Ruakaka on August 15 over 1100m, slow going 4.5 len behind Scolera carrying 51kg at $10.80. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Zerre with 54.5kg at $13.70. Strips fitter and is among the chances.

Mare back from a spell of three months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 7 at Te Rapa 3-Y-O Plte July 4 over 1200m, in the wet; 5 len behind Aurora Belle with 55kg at $6.10. First up last campaign fifth of 11 at Ellerslie April 27 over 1200m, soft track; 5 len behind Sabatini carrying 56kg at $2.80. This is an ideal race to kick off. Looks a key runner.

Most recently 3rd of 10 at Riccarton Park on September 12 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 1.4 len behind Recital with 57kg at $29.60. Before that 5th of 8 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 20 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Phazed with 57kg at $2.60. Hard to enthuse as she is not too reliable.

Resuming. Only had one start last campaign won by a 0.4 len at Riverton on May 8 over 1200m in the wet defeating Turn The Tide with 53.5kg at $9.10. When resuming last campaign ran last of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 20 len behind Miss Anna Lee with 53.5kg at $5.60. One of the leading chances.

Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation 12th of 14 at Riccarton Park May 2 over 1600m, soft track; 7 len behind Great Adventure with 57.5kg at $24.20. First up last campaign fourth of 8 at Riccarton Park Synthetic August 27 2025 over 1200m, 5 len behind Alberton Angel with 55.5kg at $8.60. Prefer to see how she has returned.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign tenth of 14 at Riccarton Park August 1 over 1600m, in the wet; 8 len behind Bundy with 57.5kg at $5.60. On debut second last of 15 at Wingatui February 7 over 1400m, soft track; 9 len behind The Ocean Heart carrying 56.5kg at $41.40. Can play a major role.

Dual acceptor. Returns from a 60-day let-up. Last start favourite; won by 2 len at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 5 over 1200m defeating Lilybet carrying 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. This looks a tough assignment.

Dual acceptor. Back after a long spell. Finished off last campaign 9th of 11 at Ashburton on April 2 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Royal Sovereigns carrying 55.5kg at $12.50. Won previous preparation first up won by 2 len at Ashburton on October 31 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Recital carrying 53kg at $5. Runner-up in an Ashburton trial over 1000m on September 15. Will improve on whatever she does in this.

Dual acceptor. Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at Riccarton Park on September 12 over 1200m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Recital with 58.5kg at $60.40. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 12 at Riccarton Park on August 29 over 1400m, in the wet; 9 len behind Beaver Fever with 59kg at $17.80. Has ability but others are better placed.

Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up 4th of 10 at this track on September 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Explode carrying 56kg at $8.10. Last start 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 with 59kg at $11.20. Has the job ahead.