Races ORM Riccarton Park - NZ

At the latest run 8th of 14 at Ashburton on October 10 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Charmrose carrying 51kg at $23.60. The start before that 6th of 10 at this track on September 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Hakkinen with 59.5kg at $14.50. Disappointing of late and looks safely held.

Second run back. First-up after four months 8th of 13 at this track on September 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Hasstobefast carrying 57.5kg at $5.40. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 at this track on October 25 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Maybe Diva with 59.5kg at $4.20. Fitter and can do a lot better.

At the latest run 6th of 13 at this track on September 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Hasstobefast with 59.5kg at $35.50. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 20 over 1400m, 0.0 len behind Graeme John carrying 58.5kg at $6.30. Can overlook.

Form hard to fault. Last start won by a 0.2 len at this track on September 26 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Miss Starlight with 54kg at $28.90. The race before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 7 at Awapuni Synthetic on August 30 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Party Rocking with 55.5kg at $4.70. Key runner.

Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 4 over 1200m, slow going 0.6 len behind Recital with 57kg at $5. The start before that scored a big 3.5 len win at this track on August 29 over 1200m in the wet defeating Cool Aza Rene with 55kg at $4.20. Can figure in the finish.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 2nd of 9 at this track on August 29 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Honor The Name carrying 57.5kg at $4.60. Second-up 5th of 13 at this track on September 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Hasstobefast with 58kg at $4.80. Key runner in this line-up.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 2nd of 9 at this track on September 12 over 1200m, on heavy track; 0.9 len behind Iron Hawk with 54kg at $17.40. Second-up 6th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 4 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Recital with 58kg at $7.50. Has ability and shouldn’t be far away.

Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 8 at Wingatui on October 2 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Sir Sterling with 54kg at $5.20. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Wingatui on January 17 over 1200m, slow going 1.0 len behind Trader carrying 60kg at $5.70. Looking to others.

Recent form sound. Last start favourite; won by a 0.2 len at Ashburton on October 10 over 1400m in soft going defeating Corcaigh carrying 60kg at $3.40. The race before that 2nd of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Larius Lacus with 56.5kg at $4.80. Expected to take some running down.

Most recently 2nd of 13 at this track on September 26 over 1200m, slow going 0.2 len behind Hasstobefast with 56kg at $9.80. The start before that did the work up front then tired 8th of 12 at this track on September 12 over 1400m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Hakkinen carrying 56.5kg at $22. Rates highly and should feature.

Second-up. First-up after five months ran last of 13 at this track on September 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Hasstobefast carrying 56.5kg at $26.30. Previously second-up 14th of 16 at this track on November 15 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Airpark Hustler carrying 59kg at $14.50. Prepared to risk.

Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at Waverley April 10 over 1400m, soft track; 3.5 len behind El Jaycee carrying 55kg at $2.30. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 1.75 len Otaki February 21 over 1200m slow track defeating Shacktime with 57.5kg at $4.70. Anticipating a bright opening to this campaign.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran second last in a small field at Ruakaka on August 15 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Scolera with 51kg at $10.80. Second-up won by 0.7 len at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 4 over 1200m in soft going defeating Mad Max carrying 57.5kg at $13.40. Should be right in the finish.

Second-up. First-up after five months 9th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Recital with 54.5kg at $13.40. Previously second-up 6th of 13 at Wingatui on December 26 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Trader with 57kg at $8.10. Prefer others.

Last start 5th of 14 at Ashburton on October 10 over 1400m, slow going 2.25 len behind Hello Hayley with 54kg at $23.40. The start before that came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.3 len at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 20 over 1200m defeating Jetstream carrying 55.5kg at $6.40. Can atone.