Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

Recent form sound. Last start came from midfield; 4th of 14 at this track on January 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Villasanti with 58.5kg at $3.50. The race before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1600m, slow going head behind Naval Command with 57.5kg at $4.40. Not far away last time. Can atone.

Last start 2nd of 10 at this track on January 24 over 1400m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Professional Lad with 58.5kg at $87.80. The start before that 8th of 11 at Omoto on January 4 over 1500m, slow going 13 len behind Possess carrying 58.5kg at $49.10. Well placed and should be in the finish.

Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 11 at this track on January 24 over 1400m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Quintain carrying 57.5kg at $4.50. The start before that 2nd of 9 at Kumara on January 10 over 1150m, slow going long-neck behind Good Craic carrying 57.5kg at $6. Expected to run well in this line-up.

First-up. Finished off last campaign eighth of 14 at Riverton April 21 over 1600m, in the wet; 8 len behind Shooting Stride with 55kg at $29.40. When resuming last campaign seventh of 12 at Wingatui March 28 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind No Party with 58kg at $6.60. Unlikely to feature.

Having third race start. At very long odds at debut, 8th of 14 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Helen's Way with 58.5kg at $60.40. Second-up 7th of 10 at this track on January 24 over 1400m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Professional Lad carrying 58.5kg at $54.40. Has ability and can get off the mark this time.

First starter. Four-year-old gelding by Mongolian Khan out of Sansa Stark. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 1200m at Ashburton August 19. Prefer to see under race conditions.

At the latest run 4th of 9 at Reefton on January 7 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Wild Secrets with 56kg at $16.50. The race before that second last of 10 at Kurow on December 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 17 len behind Pure Jewel with 57kg at $28. Thereabouts last time and rates highly.

At the latest run settled back and ran on when 8th of 10 at this track on January 24 over 1400m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Professional Lad with 56kg at $10.30. Before that 9th of 11 at Omoto on January 4 over 1500m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Possess carrying 56kg at $2.70. Major player.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign 12th of 16 at this track November 12 over 1400m, soft track; 11 len behind Aladdins Jem carrying 57kg at $67.40. On debut 11th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse September 24 over 1200m, soft track; 8 len behind The Fed Express with 55.5kg at $23. Others make more appeal.

At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 10 at this track on January 24 over 1400m, in the wet; 11 len behind Professional Lad carrying 57kg at $40.10. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind Red Label carrying 56kg at $20.80. Looking to others.

Last start 6th of 10 at this track on January 24 over 1400m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Professional Lad with 56.5kg at $28.60. The start before that 4th of 9 at Kumara on January 10 over 1150m, slow going 2.5 len behind Good Craic with 53.5kg at $9.60. Open to plenty of improvement.

Last start 5th of 9 at Ascot Park on January 22 over 1400m, slow going 1.3 len behind Solar Saint with 57.5kg at $43.70. The start before that ran last of 9 at Kumara on January 10 over 1810m, slow going 65 len behind Rubirosa carrying 56.5kg at $33.50. Hard to enthuse.

Resuming after a 13 months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Ellerslie January 12 2025 over 1400m, 5 len behind Chahoo carrying 55kg at $17.30. On debut sixth of 11 at Matamata December 20 2024 over 1200m, 6 len behind Ardalio carrying 56kg at $15.40. Can play a major role.

Dual acceptor. Third race start. Promising on debut 2nd of 11 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Ocean Bay with 53.5kg at $2.70. Went for a spell before returning 6th of 15 at this track on January 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Aurora Storm with 55kg at $4. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.

Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 15 at this track on January 14 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Aurora Storm with 55kg at $7. The race before that 3rd of 14 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Helen's Way carrying 55kg at $14.90. Well placed. Can improve on the latest effort and is a key runner.

Had two starts to date. At very long odds at debut, 5th of 14 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Moon Goddess with 55.5kg at $104.20. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Wingatui on January 17 over 1300m, slow going 5 len behind Assemble with 55.5kg at $56.40. Looks well placed and gets chance to break through.

Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up second last of 10 at Omoto on January 4 over 1100m, slow going 10 len behind I'm Feeling Lucky carrying 58.5kg at $93.70. Last start second last of 9 at Reefton on January 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Wild Secrets with 56.5kg at $46.10. Needs to have improved a long way to play a role here.