Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

Returns from a 32-day let-up. Last start favourite; won by 4.5 len at Ashburton on October 10 over 1400m in soft going defeating Shesascorcher with 57.5kg at $2.80. Before that failed to make an impression; 9th of 15 at this track on September 26 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Sheza Professional carrying 58.5kg at $3.30. Can make it back-to-back wins.

Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 14 at Ashburton on October 18 over 1600m, on heavy track; 0.1 len behind Cocomora carrying 58.5kg at $3.60. Second run from a spell favourite; came from midfield and won by 2 len at Ashburton on October 30 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Tranquil Eyes carrying 56.5kg at $2.50. Shapes as a leading chance again.

At the latest run 10th of 16 at Wingatui on November 3 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Dostee with 58.5kg at $21.60. Before that came from midfield and won by a 0.1 len at Gore on October 16 over 1335m on a heavy track defeating Cool Cat carrying 58.5kg at $6.10. Looking to others.

At the latest run won by 1.5 len at Ashburton on October 18 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Hadlow carrying 56kg at $5.90. The start before that 7th of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Eternal Light with 56kg at $4.80. Likely to feature.

Dual acceptor. At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Wingatui on November 3 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.4 len behind She's A Filly carrying 58.5kg at $5.10. The run before that 2nd of 14 at Ashburton on October 18 over 1600m, on heavy track; 0.1 len behind Cocomora with 58.5kg at $12.90. Tough task ahead this time.

Racing well recently. Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 15 at this track on October 24 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Burnside Lass carrying 58.5kg at $6.30. The race before that 2nd of 15 at this track on September 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Sheza Professional with 58.5kg at $14.30. Rates highly and should measure up.

Dual acceptor. At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 14 at Ashburton on October 18 over 1600m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Cocomora carrying 57.5kg at $3.80. The run before that 2nd of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 4 over 1600m, slow going 1.75 len behind Chino's Boy carrying 57.5kg at $11.70. Might struggle again.

Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 15 at this track on October 24 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Burnside Lass with 58.5kg at $24.40. The run before that 9th of 11 at Ashburton on October 10 over 1400m, slow going 13 len behind Bellish Boy carrying 58.5kg at $7.70. Unlikely to threaten.

Returns from a 46-day let-up. At the latest run got back early 12th of 15 at this track on September 26 over 1400m, slow going 11 len behind Sheza Professional carrying 58.5kg at $114.70. Before that 5th of 8 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on September 10 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Stortford Lodge carrying 58.5kg at $20.10. Others have better credentials.

At the latest run 5th of 18 at this track on November 7 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Makarov carrying 55kg at $6.10. The race before that won by 0.7 len at this track on October 24 over 1400m defeating Knight Guru with 54.5kg at $10.90. Can improve on the latest effort and is well-placed to take this out.

Third-up today. First-up 8th of 14 at Woodville on October 7 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Will with 56.5kg at $14.80. Second-up won by a 0.0 len at Waverley on October 18 over 1650m on a rain affected track defeating One Bold Floozie carrying 57.5kg at $9.80. Shapes as a leading chance again.

Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.2 len at Gore on October 16 over 2000m in heavy going defeating Borntobesure carrying 56.5kg at $6.40. Before that got back early 6th of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 4 over 2200m, slow going 5 len behind Gasgal with 56.5kg at $6.60. Can't tip with much confidence.

Last start 5th of 14 at Ashburton on October 30 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind War Paint carrying 54.5kg at $3.40. The run before that 6th of 12 at Ashburton on October 10 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind Eurasian Prince carrying 56.5kg at $3.70. Nice effort last time. Worth following up.

Last start 5th of 15 at this track on October 24 over 1400m, 2 len behind Burnside Lass with 54.5kg at $18.50. Before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Ashburton on October 10 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Eurasian Prince with 54.5kg at $39. Might struggle again.

At the latest run 4th of 15 at this track on October 24 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Burnside Lass with 56.5kg at $19.80. Before that 2nd of 11 at Ashburton on October 10 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Bellish Boy with 56.5kg at $12.80. Maiden status should remain intact.

Last start 2nd of 14 at Ashburton on October 30 over 1600m, slow going 2 len behind War Paint carrying 55.5kg at $26.40. The run before that got back early 8th of 10 at Gore on October 16 over 1335m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Wyndstruck carrying 52.5kg at $20.60. Will need further improvement to trouble these.

Second run back. First-up after six months crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 12 at Wingatui on November 3 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Golden Spirit with 56.5kg at $94.40. Previously second-up ran second last of 8 at Ellerslie on April 9 2025 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Tarzador carrying 55.5kg at $19. Looks a fair way off peak form so others are preferred.

Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 14 at Ashburton on October 30 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind War Paint carrying 56.5kg at $9. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Chino's Boy with 56.5kg at $3.90. Looking to others.

Third race start today. At very long odds at debut, 5th of 12 at Ashburton on October 10 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Eurasian Prince carrying 56kg at $52. Last start 6th of 14 at Ashburton on October 30 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind War Paint with 56.5kg at $22.50. Others read better. Needs to lift.

Dual acceptor. Last start crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 5th of 11 at Ashburton on October 30 over 2200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind White Palace carrying 56.5kg at $12.20. The start before that ran last of 15 at this track on October 24 over 1400m, 11 len behind Burnside Lass with 56.5kg at $84.10. Doesn't appeal this time.