Races ORM Riccarton Park - NZ

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 7 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Palace Princess carrying 54.5kg at $5.30. Second run from a spell raced on the pace before fading 11th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 4 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Recital carrying 56.5kg at $48.40. Needs to turn form around sharply to be competitive.

Last start 5th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind So Brassy with 59kg at $13.30. Before that won by 2 len at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 5 over 1200m defeating Lilybet carrying 58.5kg at $2.30. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. Hard to fault if at his best.

Second-up. First-up after 10 months 7th of 12 at Wingatui on October 2 over 1200m, in the wet; 7 len behind Ocean Boulevard with 59kg at $13.80. Previously second-up ran last of 10 in the G3 Barneswood Farm Stakes at Ashburton on October 11 2025 over 1400m, 11 len behind Cool Aza Rene with 57kg at $17.80. Rates highly and should do much better.

Most recently 5th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind So Brassy carrying 58kg at $2.70. The race before that 7th of 13 at this track on September 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Hasstobefast with 54kg at $19. Will prove hard to beat again.

Second run back. First-up after about 18 months 2nd of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 4 over 1200m, slow going 0.9 len behind So Brassy carrying 58.5kg at $46.30. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Te Aroha on March 7 2025 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Skiddlydoo with 54kg at $4.80. Not to be taken lightly.

Racing well recently. Last start 3rd of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 4 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Larius Lacus carrying 58kg at $7.20. The run before that 2nd of 10 at this track on September 12 over 1200m, on a wet track; 0.1 len behind Recital carrying 56.5kg at $5.70. Sure to run her usual honest race.

Second run back. First-up after seven months 5th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Larius Lacus carrying 58kg at $6.80. Previously second-up 6th of 11 in the G3 Sunline Vase at Ellerslie on September 20 2025 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Tajana with 56.5kg at $7.40. Fitter and rates highly.

Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind So Brassy with 58kg at $5.90. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Arawa Park on December 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Live On Air carrying 59kg at $5.10. Has a sound second-up record and is definitely worth including.

Racing well recently. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 14 at Ashburton on October 10 over 1400m, slow going 0.5 len behind Mad Max carrying 54kg at $4.20. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at this track on September 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Final Time carrying 53kg at $6.10. Key runner.

Resuming after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at Riccarton Park Synthetic August 5 over 2200m, 4.5 len behind Little Thief carrying 67.5kg at $9.10. Previously first up; third of 8 at Riccarton Park Synthetic August 27 2025 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Alberton Angel carrying 57.5kg at $14.50. Might be better off following this outing.

Second run back. First-up after 10 months made ground from midfield; 4th of 14 at Ashburton on October 10 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Mad Max with 57kg at $4.30. Previously second-up 11th of 13 at this track on November 8 over 1400m, 6 len behind Toa Haka carrying 52kg at $5.30. Not helped by the wide draw but is among the better hopes.

Resuming after six months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign tenth of 14 at this track May 2 over 1600m, soft track; 6 len behind Great Adventure with 55kg at $8. First up last campaign seventh of 12 at Taupo September 17 2025 over 1200m, soft track; 9 len behind Scolera with 56.5kg at $45.10. A big run will not surprise.

Most recently from last on the turn 9th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Larius Lacus carrying 57kg at $39.90. Before that 3rd of 10 at this track on September 12 over 1200m, on heavy track; 1.4 len behind Recital with 57kg at $29.60. Prefer to see her back in form.

Resuming today after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign by 0.2 len Riccarton Park Synthetic May 27 over 1200m defeating Our Sallyann with 57.5kg at $2.90. When resuming last campaign fifth of 9 at Matamata March 11 over 1050m, soft track; 2.75 len behind My Gabriel with 55.5kg at $6.50. Everything points to a effective return.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last of 17 at this track August 1 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 16 len behind Guzzler with 56kg at $27. When resuming last campaign eighth of 11 at Ashburton October 19 2025 over 1200m, 6 len behind Thunderfist with 53kg at $36. May need the hitout.

Most recently 9th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 4 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind So Brassy carrying 59kg at $19.60. The start before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at this track on September 12 over 1200m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Recital with 58.5kg at $60.40. Tested again.

Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Most recently ran second last of 10 at this track on September 12 over 1200m, in the wet; 4 len behind Recital carrying 58.5kg at $25.90. The run before that 6th of 8 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 20 over 1200m, 4 len behind Phazed carrying 57kg at $8.20. Not keen on his chances.

At the latest run 4th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind So Brassy with 58kg at $23.40. Before that 7th of 10 at this track on September 12 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Recital carrying 55kg at $21.10. Looking to others.

Second-up. Comes off a 48-day let-up. First-up after seven months ran last of 10 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 6 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Explode carrying 54.5kg at $6.30. Previously second-up got back early 9th of 16 at this track on November 15 over 1400m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Airpark Hustler with 58.5kg at $26. Still early in the prep and might need more time.