Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 2nd of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Our Clarry carrying 57kg at $14.80. Second-up 8th of 15 at this track on January 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Miss Emerald carrying 58.5kg at $4.20. Well placed. Terrific chance to return to form.

Dual acceptor. Last start raced on the pace before fading 8th of 13 at this track on January 24 over 1400m, in the wet; 7 len behind Miss Emerald with 58kg at $52.60. The start before that 13th of 15 at this track on January 14 over 1400m, slow going 11 len behind Miss Emerald carrying 59kg at $38.70. Tested on recent form.

Last start 10th of 17 at this track on January 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Akenehi with 54.5kg at $28.70. The race before that second last of 11 at Kurow on December 30 over 1800m, on a slow track; 8 len behind The Matador carrying 58kg at $21.50. Will be harder to beat this time.

Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 17 at this track on January 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; head behind Akenehi carrying 55.5kg at $28. Before that couldn't go on with it; 7th of 10 at Kurow on December 30 over 1800m, slow going 9 len behind Sefton carrying 55kg at $9.40. Strong top-three hope.

Dual acceptor. Most recently 8th of 12 at Kumara on January 10 over 1810m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Ruffhouse Rosie carrying 56.5kg at $22.30. The run before that 5th of 8 at Reefton on January 7 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Porthouse Lady carrying 56.5kg at $11. Don't dismiss.

Dual acceptor. At the latest run 9th of 15 at this track on January 14 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Miss Emerald carrying 56kg at $58.80. The race before that won by 2.25 len at Reefton January 7 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Noivern with 56.5kg at $22.30. Can bounce back.

Returns from a 42-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 13 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1400m, slow going 0.8 len behind Flower Moon with 55kg at $7.50. Before that 5th of 13 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Quick Tap with 56.5kg at $5.90. Has ability and is expected to run well.

Last start 8th of 12 at Ascot Park on January 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Bonsai Bob with 55.5kg at $44. The race before that 11th of 15 at this track on January 14 over 1400m, slow going 9 len behind Miss Emerald with 55kg at $44.10. Struggling of late and prepared to risk.

Most recently 10th of 13 at this track on January 24 over 1400m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Miss Emerald carrying 55.5kg at $39.90. The run before that 9th of 14 at this track on January 14 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Pizarro with 56kg at $34. Looks a top 4 chance in this line-up.

At the latest run sat on the speed throughout before fading 14th of 18 at this track on January 24 over 1800m, in the wet; 16 len behind Flamboyance carrying 53.5kg at $54. The race before that second last of 12 at Omoto on January 4 over 1500m, slow going 15 len behind Captain Upham carrying 55.5kg at $11. Tough to beat if near her best.

At the latest run 8th of 12 at Kumara on January 10 over 1810m, slow going 9 len behind Speed Dial with 54kg at $16.80. The race before that 4th of 7 at Omoto on January 4 over 1500m, slow going 5 len behind Bozo with 57kg at $32.30. Finds a suitable race and is expected to be in the finish.

Most recently made ground from midfield; 5th of 17 at this track on January 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Akenehi carrying 54kg at $56.90. The run before that 5th of 9 at Reefton on January 7 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Grand Cru carrying 54.5kg at $22.70. Needs to improve sharply.

Third-up today. First-up 8th of 14 at this track on January 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Pizarro carrying 53kg at $93.20. Second run from a spell 10th of 13 at this track on January 24 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Moon Money carrying 53kg at $97.20. Impossible to entertain on recent form.