Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 9 at Te Rapa on September 13 over 1300m, on a wet track; 0.3 len behind Tiantai with 59kg at $13.50. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on October 23 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Sir Bruce carrying 60kg at $3.90. Expected to measure up.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 4 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Larius Lacus carrying 59.5kg at $20.50. Second run from a spell 4th of 9 at Ashburton on October 18 over 1200m, on a wet track; 1.0 len behind Grove Street carrying 59.5kg at $5.80. Likely improver who is worth including.

Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign fourth of 13 at Ashburton July 2 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Shawshank carrying 58.5kg at $4.30. On debut third of 12 at this track September 13 2025 over 1200m, soft track; 2 len behind War Of Silence carrying 56kg at $6.60. Has upside and may pay to follow.

At the latest run 5th of 15 at this track on October 24 over 1200m, 2 len behind Queen's Evidence with 57.5kg at $33.10. The run before that 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. Hard to have on current form.

Racing well recently. Returns from a 34-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 4 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Larius Lacus with 58kg at $7.20. The run before that 2nd of 10 at this track on September 12 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 0.1 len behind Recital with 56.5kg at $5.70. Has ability and can run a forward race.

Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 15 at this track on October 24 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Queen's Evidence with 57.5kg at $9.30. The run before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 14 at Ashburton on October 10 over 1400m, slow going 0.5 len behind Mad Max with 54kg at $4.20. Not far away last time. One of the major hopes.

Resuming after a spell of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 14 at this track June 20 over 1400m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Jack Crabb with 57.5kg at $14.90. First up last campaign 12th of 14 at Ashburton February 20 over 1200m, soft track; 16 len behind Red Star Soot with 56.5kg at $49.70. Solid return wouldn't surprise.

Comes here off a 34-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 4 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind So Brassy with 58kg at $23.40. The start 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. Tested again.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran on from midfield; 4th of 14 at Ashburton on October 10 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Mad Max carrying 57kg at $4.30. Last start 3rd of 15 at this track on October 24 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Queen's Evidence with 57kg at $7.60. Thereabouts last start and should be competitive.

Resumes. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at Tauranga May 29 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Sexy And I Moet with 56.5kg at $7.50. When resuming last campaign fourth of 8 at Te Rapa 3yo Mdn-Sw January 16 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Glam Award carrying 55.5kg at $10.10. Don't underestimate.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic June 10 over 1400m, 6 len behind Moon Money with 58kg at $9.70. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.2 len this track April 11 over 1200m slow track defeating Student Of War carrying 56kg at $8.30. Look for a bold run.

Second-up. First-up after five months 6th of 9 at Ashburton on October 18 over 1200m, on heavy track; 1.75 len behind Grove Street with 57kg at $7.60. Previously second-up 3rd of 15 in a Mdn-Sw at this track on January 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Aurora Storm with 55kg at $9.40. Winning claims if anywhere near her best.

Second run back. First-up after eight months 2nd of 10 at Waverley on October 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Inchigeelagh Lass with 55.5kg at $8.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Waverley on October 19 2025 over 1400m, slow going 1.0 len behind Illustrious with 55.5kg at $4.40. Fitter and is a leading contender.

Comes off a 38 day let-up. Last start 6th of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 30 over 1300m, 2 len behind Confectionist with 54kg at $33.40. The race before that settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at Hastings on September 12 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Whiskey N' Rye carrying 56kg at $27.20. Prepared to overlook.

Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 11 at Taupo on October 9 over 1100m, slow going 1.5 len behind Geneva Queen with 54kg at $9.50. The race before that 5th of 9 at Matamata on September 16 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Typhoon Lucy with 55.5kg at $7.70. Hard to make a winning case.

Second run back. Comes off a 62-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 with 54.5kg at $6.30. Previously second-up eased back early on 9th of 16 at this track on November 15 over 1400m, in the wet; 6 len behind Airpark Hustler with 58.5kg at $26. Happy to risk here on what he's shown lately.

At the latest run 4th of 12 at Ashburton on October 10 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Kids Got Gears with 55.5kg at $29.10. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 26 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Miraqua carrying 56kg at $25.20. Hard to see him winning this with form like that.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic June 10 over 1200m, 3 len behind Jetstream carrying 53.5kg at $18.40. When resuming last campaign fifth of 13 at this track October 25 2025 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Maybe Diva with 53kg at $7.90. Others make more appeal.

At the latest run from last on the turn 7th of 9 at Ashburton on October 18 over 1200m, in the wet; 2 len behind Grove Street with 54.5kg at $15.90. The race before that 6th of 8 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on September 10 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Elegant Explosive with 54kg at $14.80. Needs to improve sharply.