Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Wanganui in the LR Wanganui Guineas August 29 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Perfect Chaos carrying 57kg at $7.20. When resuming last campaign fourth of 7 at Taupo August 16 over 1100m, on heavy track; 1.0 len behind Fortunato carrying 58kg at $4.90. Looks all set for a positive return.

At debut, won won by 1.0 len at Wingatui on November 3 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Imperial Queen with 57kg at $6.60. Open to plenty of improvement and another win is on the cards.

Last start 6th of 11 at Te Rapa on October 26 over 1300m, 1.75 len behind Stella Ma Bella with 56kg at $46. The race before that from last on the turn 9th of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 30 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Confectionist with 54kg at $22.40. Might struggle again.

Raced two times to date. At long odds at debut, 2nd of 11 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 4 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Sword Of Stars carrying 57.5kg at $42.90. Second-up 2nd of 9 at Ascot Park on October 22 over 1200m, slow going 0.4 len behind Settlement Day with 57.5kg at $2.20. Will take plenty of beating.

At debut, 2nd of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Gibby Pay Cheque with 56kg at $20.40. Should come on following that hit-out and likely to be highly competitive again.

Resumes from a spell after only one run when 5th of 14 in a 2yo Sw+P at Oamaru on July 19 over 1200m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Glamour Extreme carrying 54kg at $15.80. Might be better off following this run.

At debut, 13th of 18 at this track on November 7 over 1200m, 7 len behind Ifyoustartmeup with 57kg at $5.60. Don't think he will trouble this field.

Had two starts to date. At debut, won by 0.5 len at this track on September 26 over 1200m in soft going defeating Zafar carrying 53.5kg at $21.40. Last start settled back and ran on when 9th of 13 in the G3 Barneswood Farm Stakes at Ashburton on October 10 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Fraudster with 55kg at $15.50. Goes well here and is sure to prove hard to beat.

Third-up today. First-up scored a big 4.5 len win at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 23 over 1200m in soft going defeating Niccita with 54kg at $6.10. Second run from a spell 5th of 13 in the G3 Barneswood Farm Stakes at Ashburton on October 10 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Fraudster with 55kg at $12.20. Capable of sharp improvement.

Having third race start. At long odds at debut, 9th of 11 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Sword Of Stars with 55.5kg at $26.30. Last start won by a 0.4 len at Ascot Park on October 22 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Outlaw carrying 55.5kg at $22.10. Worth following up.

At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 in the G3 War Decree (Canterbury) Stakes at this track on October 24 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Sword Of Stars carrying 55kg at $66.70. The race before that eased back early on 8th of 13 in the G3 Barneswood Farm Stakes at Ashburton on October 10 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Fraudster with 55kg at $47. Others preferred.

Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 9 at Ascot Park on October 22 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind Settlement Day with 55.5kg at $3.80. Second-up 5th of 9 at Riverton on November 1 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Bluejay carrying 53.5kg at $2.80. Must be included.

Filly back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 14 at Oamaru 2yo Sw+P July 19 over 1200m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Glamour Extreme with 54kg at $10.60. First up last campaign third in a small field at Wingatui May 31 over 820m, in the wet; 5 len behind Doubtable carrying 55kg at $4.70. Can play a major role.

Having third race start. At debut, 7th of 9 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 23 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind On Piste carrying 55.5kg at $9.30. Second-up set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 9 at Ashburton on October 18 over 1300m, on heavy track; 1.3 len behind Omega Sprint with 54kg at $49.30. Progressive type with more to offer.