Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

Third-up today. Freshened for 42 days. First-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Witz End with 53.5kg at $6.20. Second-up raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Miss Ziggy with 55kg at $9.90. Better than last start so he deserves another chance.

Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation when last of 14 at this track in the G3 NZ Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes March 22 over 1600m, soft track; 10 len behind Epee Beel with 55kg at $35.60. When resuming last campaign fifth of 12 at this track February 19 over 1400m, soft track; 5 len behind Kabugee with 59kg at $6.80. Expecting a bright return.

Second run back. First-up after two months ran last of 10 at this track on January 24 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Graeme John carrying 58kg at $3.40. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at this track on October 25 over 1400m, neck behind Spot On Time carrying 54kg at $16.50. Will take a lot from that run and looks tough to beat.

At the latest run didn't do much in the run home; 11th of 15 at Wingatui on January 17 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Loose Sally with 57.5kg at $30.30. The run before that faded in the straight 5th of 14 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Our Approval with 55.5kg at $8.20. Sure to be thereabouts.

Having second run back today. Last outing settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at this track on January 24 over 1400m, in the wet; 5 len behind Graeme John with 56.5kg at $10.10. At only start last preparation tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Ashburton October 11 over 1400m defeating Nuncio with 58kg at $8.80. Will take a lot from that run and looks tough to beat.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 8th of 10 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Second Chance with 54kg at $8. Second run from a spell won by a nose at Reefton January 7 over 1400m in soft going defeating On File carrying 53kg at $9.30. Definite winning hope.

Recent form sound. Last start won by 0.7 len at this track January 24 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Pure Artist carrying 57kg at $5.80. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at this track January 14 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Hivari carrying 55kg at $9.30. In great form and can go on with it.

At the latest run ran last of 8 at Kumara on January 10 over 1810m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Texas with 55.5kg at $12. Before that ran last of 7 at Omoto on January 4 over 1500m, slow going 8 len behind Bozo with 57kg at $9.40. Strong contender on her best form.

Form hard to fault. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Reefton January 7 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Speed Dial carrying 55.5kg at $6.70. The run before that 2nd of 12 at Omoto on January 4 over 1500m, slow going 0.8 len behind Captain Upham with 55.5kg at $20.80. Going well and may go on with it now.