Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 14 at Ashburton on October 10 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Peachy Keen carrying 53.5kg at $62.30. Second run from a spell 5th of 15 at this track on October 24 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Indie Ardie carrying 62kg at $64.40. Extra trip a plus and is worth thought.

Last start 11th of 14 at Ashburton on October 10 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Peachy Keen with 54kg at $13. Before that 5th of 9 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 23 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Way Out West with 55kg at $4. Likely to be peaking now and can turn it around.

Recent form sound. At the latest run won by 1.0 len at Trentham on October 25 over 1600m defeating Bradley carrying 60kg at $6.50. Before that 3rd of 11 at Waverley on September 27 over 1650m, on heavy track; 1.1 len behind Brave Rebel with 58kg at $1.80. Leading player again.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 30 over 1550m, neck behind Alezando with 57kg at $3. Last start ran second last of 12 at Ellerslie on October 17 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Free Bird carrying 57.5kg at $5.10. Best form stacks up nicely and deserves another chance.

Last start won by a 0.3 len at Ashburton on October 10 over 2200m on a rain affected track defeating Tetbury carrying 58kg at $37.20. Before that got back early 10th of 13 at this track on September 12 over 2000m, on heavy track; 15 len behind Sacred Zed carrying 58.5kg at $25.60. Coming back in trip but brings the right form to the table and should measure up again.

Last start raced on the pace when 3rd of 15 at this track on October 24 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Indie Ardie with 53.5kg at $23.20. The run before that 4th of 7 at Ashburton on October 10 over 2200m, slow going 6 len behind Smiling Eyes with 54.5kg at $24.80. Other preferred.

At the latest run ran second last of 15 at this track on October 24 over 1800m, 11 len behind Indie Ardie carrying 50kg at $20.10. The run before that settled towards the rear 2nd of 15 at this track on September 26 over 2000m, slow going 0.1 len behind Persona carrying 57.5kg at $13.60. Can atone.

Last start got back early 11th of 14 at Ashburton on October 18 over 1600m, in the wet; 6 len behind Hey Dana carrying 57.5kg at $10. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at Taupo on September 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Jamaica Farewell with 57kg at $11.80. Struggling to find form and has the job ahead.