Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 8 at Wingatui on November 3 over 1600m, slow going 0.4 len behind She's A Filly carrying 58.5kg at $5.90. Before that 4th of 10 at Gore on October 16 over 1335m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Wyndstruck with 58.5kg at $5.60. Looks a key runner.

Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, 2nd of 7 at New Plymouth Raceway on September 5 over 2000m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Betty Willdoit with 58.5kg at $3.80. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Te Aroha on September 20 over 2200m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Lady Charlton with 67kg at $3.60. Rates highly is expected to go well.

Most recently 4th of 8 at Wingatui on November 3 over 1600m, slow going 0.8 len behind She's A Filly with 58.5kg at $3.20. The race before that eased back early on 7th of 12 at Ashburton on October 18 over 1400m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Pure Champagne with 58.5kg at $5.20. Certainly worth another chance.

At the latest run 8th of 14 at Ashburton on October 30 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind War Paint carrying 58.5kg at $9.70. The race before that settled back and ran on when 10th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Chino's Boy carrying 58.5kg at $2.90. Expected to do much better.

Last start 2nd of 11 at Ashburton on October 30 over 2200m, slow going 1.5 len behind White Palace with 58.5kg at $6.80. The run before that 5th of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 4 over 2200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Gasgal with 58.5kg at $9.50. Not far away last start. Strong top-three chance.

Last start 3rd of 11 at Ashburton on October 30 over 2200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind White Palace carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. The race before that 4th of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 4 over 2200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Gasgal with 56.5kg at $15.30. Will need further improvement to trouble these.

At the latest run 4th of 14 at Ashburton on October 18 over 1600m, on a wet track; 0.4 len behind Cocomora with 56.5kg at $17.40. The start before that ran second last of 7 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on September 10 over 2200m, 18 len behind Illusionist carrying 56.5kg at $5.80. Hard to have.

Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 11 at Ashburton on October 10 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Bellish Boy carrying 54.5kg at $22.80. Second run from a spell sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 14 at Ashburton on October 30 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind War Paint with 54.5kg at $17.20. Fitter again and looks an each way hope.

Last start 4th of 11 at Ashburton on October 30 over 2200m, slow going 2.75 len behind White Palace carrying 56.5kg at $7.70. The start before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 10th of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 4 over 2200m, on a slow track; 18 len behind Gasgal with 56.5kg at $4.50. Looking to others.

Last start 3rd of 9 at Riverton on November 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Tick Tick Boom carrying 52.5kg at $26.50. Before that ran second last of 9 at Ascot Park on October 22 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Must Bee carrying 56.5kg at $22.30. Hard to make a case.

At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Riverton on November 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Tick Tick Boom carrying 56.5kg at $8.30. The start before that 7th of 9 at Ascot Park on October 22 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Must Bee with 57.5kg at $22. Nice effort last time. Looks set for another big run.

Dual acceptor. Most recently 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 with 56.5kg at $12.20. 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. Looking elsewhere.

Last start 7th of 14 at Ashburton on October 30 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind War Paint with 53.5kg at $40.60. Before that didn't do much in the run home; 12th of 14 at Ashburton on October 18 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Cocomora with 53.5kg at $19.60. Looks tested in this field.

At the latest run 5th of 9 at Ascot Park on October 22 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Must Bee with 55.5kg at $37. The race before that 7th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 4 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Chino's Boy with 54.5kg at $33.20. Making up the numbers.

Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 12 at Ashburton on October 18 over 1200m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Into The Circle with 54.5kg at $34.90. Last start got back early 6th of 8 at Wingatui on November 3 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind She's A Filly carrying 56.5kg at $10.20. Not the worst at value.

Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Last start 10th of 13 at Taupo on October 9 over 1800m, slow going 3.5 len behind Escape Room carrying 56.5kg at $49. The run before that 5th of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 30 over 1550m, 5.5 len behind Play carrying 56.5kg at $14.40. Right in the mix.

Last start 9th of 14 at Ashburton on October 18 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Cocomora carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. Before that 6th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 4 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Chino's Boy with 58.5kg at $10.40. Expect a better showing this time around.

At the latest run 7th of 11 at Ashburton on October 30 over 2200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind White Palace with 54.5kg at $26.70. The race before that eased back early on 10th of 14 at Ashburton on October 18 over 1600m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Cocomora carrying 56.5kg at $93.30. Happy to avoid.

Most recently 9th of 11 at Ashburton on October 30 over 2200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind White Palace carrying 58.5kg at $17.90. Before that ran second last of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 4 over 1600m, slow going 11 len behind Chino's Boy with 58.5kg at $40.30. Doesn't make any appeal.

Most recently 13th of 15 at this track on October 24 over 1400m, 10 len behind Burnside Lass with 54kg at $71. The race before that got back early 8th of 11 at Ashburton on October 10 over 1400m, slow going 11 len behind Bellish Boy with 54kg at $30. Unlikely to threaten.

Dual acceptor. Form hard to fault. At the latest run sat on the pace 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 race before that 2nd of 14 at Ashburton on October 18 over 1600m, in the wet; 0.1 len behind Cocomora with 58.5kg at $12.90. Shapes as one of the key chances.

Dual acceptor. Last start sat on the pace before fading 8th of 14 at Ashburton on October 18 over 1600m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Cocomora with 57.5kg at $3.80. The start before that 2nd of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Chino's Boy with 57.5kg at $11.70. Genuine chance this time around.