Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

Comes here off a 32-day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 14 at Ashburton on October 10 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Peachy Keen carrying 53.5kg at $3.70. The run before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 23 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.2 len behind Way Out West with 53.5kg at $3.20. Hard to beat this time.

At the latest run eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Woodville on November 1 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Red Lady carrying 59.5kg at $34.30. The race before that ran second last of 10 at Waverley on September 27 over 1650m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Bak De Ace carrying 60.5kg at $22.60. His best is good enough.

Last start 6th of 14 at Wingatui on November 3 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Mamaea with 55.5kg at $4.20. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Wingatui on October 2 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Sacred Mist with 52kg at $2.30. Can atone.

Second-up. First-up after seven months 3rd of 14 at Wingatui on November 3 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.3 len behind Mamaea with 58kg at $35.10. Previously second-up from last on the turn ran last of 12 at Ashburton on October 11 2025 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Elusive Impact carrying 56.5kg at $43.80. Prefer in something a bit easier.

Racing well recently. At the latest run favourite; won by 3 len at this track on November 7 over 2000m defeating Cognoscenti with 57.5kg at $2.60. The run before that favourite; won by 1.0 len at Trentham on October 25 over 1600m defeating Bradley carrying 60kg at $6.50. In great form and should be right in the thick of things again.

Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 14 at Wingatui on November 3 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.4 len behind Mamaea carrying 58kg at $17.60. The start before that 2nd of 8 at Ashburton on October 18 over 1600m, in the wet; 0.2 len behind Ikidunot carrying 54.5kg at $16.50. Strong top-three hope.

At the latest run got back early 9th of 15 at this track on October 24 over 1800m, 6 len behind Indie Ardie carrying 55kg at $20.60. Before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 12 at this track on September 12 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Unleash The Beast with 57.5kg at $19.70. Has ability but needs to lift.

Last start couldn't go on with it; 13th of 15 at this track on October 24 over 1800m, 9 len behind Indie Ardie carrying 57kg at $9.80. The start before that 6th of 8 at Ashburton on October 18 over 1600m, on a wet track; 1.5 len behind Ikidunot with 58kg at $3.90. Capable of a lot more and gets chance to atone.

Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 8 at this track on November 7 over 2000m, 4 len behind Valley King carrying 54kg at $7.10. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 15 at this track on October 24 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Indie Ardie with 53.5kg at $23.20. Major player on best form.

Last start 2nd of 15 at this track on October 24 over 1800m, 0.4 len behind Indie Ardie with 54kg at $9.70. The run before that 8th of 15 at this track on September 26 over 2000m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Persona carrying 57.5kg at $4.10. Made headway last time. Genuine type who is sure to run well.

Most recently ran last of 14 at Wingatui on November 3 over 1600m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Mamaea carrying 54kg at $75.20. The start before that won by 0.6 len at Ashburton on October 18 over 1600m in heavy going defeating Trader Inn with 56kg at $27.20. Prepared to risk.