Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

Resuming after a 13 months break. Finished off last preparation ninth of 14 at Te Rapa January 16 2025 over 2100m, 5.5 len behind Blackwaterfoot carrying 57kg at $28.60. On debut seventh of 9 at Te Aroha October 30 2024 over 1400m, in the wet; 10 len behind Sabik carrying 56kg at $9.10. Expecting a strong run fresh.

Having third race start. At debut, 10th of 13 at this track on November 8 over 1200m, 6 len behind Wyworry carrying 55kg at $21.20. Last start ran last of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1200m, slow going 15 len behind Luna Capella carrying 56kg at $7.40. Improver who can do much better.

Second-up. First start 6th of 8 at this track on August 30 over 1000m, slow going 9 len behind Belle Du Monde with 56.5kg at $25.80. Went for a spell before returning 7th of 15 at this track on January 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Aurora Storm carrying 57kg at $25.10. Faces tough test.

At debut, 11th of 15 at this track on January 14 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Aurora Storm carrying 57kg at $11.90. Leading contender.

First-starter by War Decree out of Marzia. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Pay to keep an eye on market moves.

Second run back. First-up after 10 months 2nd of 15 at this track on January 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Aurora Storm carrying 56.5kg at $29.70. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Ashburton on April 3 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Winter Blaze with 56.5kg at $46.60. Looks hard to beat.

Is first-up after a break of seven months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fourth of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic June 26 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Phazed carrying 54.5kg at $6.10. First up last campaign third of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic June 11 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Respectabelle carrying 54.5kg at $16.80. Looks all set for a positive return.

Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 7 at Reefton on January 7 over 1020m, slow going 3.5 len behind Modette carrying 57kg at $45.60. Last start ran last of 9 at Kumara on January 10 over 1150m, slow going 11 len behind Good Craic carrying 56.5kg at $37.30. Needs to improve sharply.

Third-up today. First-up eased back early on 4th of 8 at Kumara on January 10 over 1150m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Steezy with 57.5kg at $9.50. Second run from a spell raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 11 at this track on January 24 over 1400m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Quintain carrying 53.5kg at $8.30. Well placed and can improve sharply on recent runs.

Racing first-up today. Not seen since she finished last of 12 at Pukekohe April 2 over 1200m, 24 len behind Jack Crabb carrying 56kg at $39.20. On debut 11th of 14 at Ellerslie Mdn-Sw December 12 2024 over 1200m, soft track; 7 len behind Miss Madridista with 52kg at $15.90. Expected to run well.

Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when second last of 9 at Ashburton on March 13 over 1200m, in the wet; 7 len behind Chloe's Comet carrying 56kg at $47.60. Hard to see her in the finish.

Comes off a 38 day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Luna Capella with 55.5kg at $13.30. The run before that 9th of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1200m, 11 len behind Hello Bess carrying 56.5kg at $24.90. Will need to improve sharply on recent form.

Most recently sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at Kumara on January 10 over 1150m, slow going 2.25 len behind Steezy with 54kg at $22.80. The start before that faded in the straight 7th of 10 at Omoto on January 4 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind I'm Feeling Lucky with 53kg at $10.10. Others rate better.

Most recently 3rd of 8 at Kumara on January 10 over 1150m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Steezy with 55kg at $9.30. Before that from last on the turn 5th of 10 at Omoto on January 4 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind I'm Feeling Lucky carrying 54kg at $7.40. Hard to see her troubling the top chances this time.

Third-up today. Resuming second last of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 27 over 1100m, slow going 7 len behind Zimomo carrying 55kg at $10.10. Second-up 3rd of 15 at this track on January 14 over 1200m, slow going 1.3 len behind Aurora Storm with 55kg at $9.40. Cherry-ripe now and sure to be very competitive.

Resuming after a three months break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 13 at this track November 8 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Wyworry carrying 54kg at $8.80. On debut third of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse September 24 over 1200m, soft track; 1.5 len behind The Fed Express with 55.5kg at $12.10. Can return in winning form.

Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old filly by King Of Comedy out of Celestial Nymph. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 800m at Ashburton January 15. Wait and see what she can do.

Was at big odds at debut, ran last of 10 at Omoto on January 4 over 1100m, on a slow track; 17 len behind I'm Feeling Lucky carrying 55kg at $26.20. Others look better prospects.

Second-up. First-up after four months 12th of 15 at this track on January 14 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Aurora Storm carrying 58.5kg at $138.30. Previously second-up second last of 12 at this track on September 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 17 len behind War Of Silence carrying 58.5kg at $81.90. Expect he'll find this too tough.

Dual acceptor. Second-up. First start 2nd of 11 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Ocean Bay carrying 53.5kg at $2.70. Returned from break 6th of 15 at this track on January 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Aurora Storm carrying 55kg at $4. Strips fitter and is among the chances.