Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on October 24 over 1400m, 6 len behind Mystic Park carrying 54kg at $12.20. The run before that 4th of 14 at Ashburton on October 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Charmrose with 55kg at $24.70. Prepared to risk in this line-up.

Gelding back from a spell of six months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign won by 1.5 len this track May 2 over 1200m slow track defeating Specialty carrying 58.5kg at $3.10. Previously first up; second of 12 at this track April 25 over 1000m, soft track; a neck behind Mi Bella with 57.5kg at $5.30. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign.

First-up. Finished off last campaign ninth of 14 at Ascot Park February 14 over 1600m, soft track; 8 len behind Perfect Tycoon with 61kg at $25.60. Previously first up; eighth of 12 at Ashburton October 11 2025 over 1200m, 5 len behind Spot On Time with 52kg at $17.10. Prefer to see how he returns.

Second-up. Comes off a 62-day let-up. First-up after five months won by 4 len at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 6 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Cashla Bay carrying 55kg at $13.70. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Ashburton on October 31 2025 over 1200m, on a slow track; neck behind Second Chance carrying 53kg at $12.20. Fitter but tougher here and looks safely held.

Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 13 at this track on October 24 over 1200m, 0.2 len behind Honor The Name with 57.5kg at $10.50. The run before that won by a 0.2 len at Ashburton on October 10 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Corcaigh with 60kg at $3.40. Leading prospect.

Is first-up after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign post a big 4 len win. Riccarton Park Synthetic May 14 over 1200m defeating Arctic Jewel with 57kg at $5.20. First up last campaign ninth of 11 at Ashburton February 20 over 1200m, soft track; 8 len behind Pizarro with 59.5kg at $12.20. Has claims if presented on song.

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 15 at this track May 2 over 1200m, soft track; 8 len behind Toronto with 56kg at $53.70. When resuming last campaign seventh of 13 at Ascot Park December 13 over 1200m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Intercept with 57kg at $6.30. May need the run.

Is first-up after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second of 11 at Ellerslie May 6 over 1100m, soft track; a head behind Grinzinger Moon with 56kg at $8.20. When resuming last campaign second of 10 at Ellerslie December 11 over 1200m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Miss Jones carrying 58.5kg at $13.30. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 14 at Ellerslie September 5 over 1600m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Monologue carrying 54.5kg at $14.60. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.9 len Ruakaka July 11 over 1200m slow track defeating Ashoka with 54kg at $16.40. This is an ideal race to kick off. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 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. Last start won by 1.1 len at this track on October 24 over 1200m defeating Charm Manhattan carrying 58kg at $3.20. Racing well. Racing well and can feature again.

Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-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 with 56.5kg at $26.30. Previously second-up 14th of 16 at this track on November 15 over 1400m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Airpark Hustler with 59kg at $14.50. Looks a fair way off peak form so others are preferred.

Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at Omoto January 4 over 1100m, soft track; 13 len behind Motiontime carrying 53.5kg at $4.20. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.5 len Riccarton Park Synthetic August 27 2025 over 1200m defeating Sarissa with 57kg at $1.90. Capable of a bold return.

Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation by 0.7 len this track May 2 over 1200m slow track defeating Dragon Biscuit with 57kg at $4.70. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 4 len win. Ashburton December 24 over 1200m slow track defeating Full Cream with 55.5kg at $1.80. Expected to run well.

Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Recital carrying 54kg at $4.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 14 in the LR Gore Guineas at Riverton on April 4 over 1200m, slow going 0.1 len behind Better Shared carrying 55kg at $6.90. Prefer others at this stage.