Races ORX Phar Lap R/Way - NZ

First-up 3rd of 12 at this track on October 8 over 1200m, in the wet; head behind Irish Brigade with 58.5kg at $21.90. Second-up 3rd of 11 at Ashburton on October 20 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Full Moon Fever with 58.5kg at $16.60. Course proven. Has placed on dry and wet ground.

Finished off last preparation 11th of 13 at Oamaru June 20 over 1600m, in the wet; 36 len behind Sunset Express carrying 58.5kg at $17.50. On debut second last of 13 at Cromwell December 1 over 1220m, soft track; 16 len behind Patsy Spirit with 58.5kg at $74.90. Once placed and it came here. Wide draw resuming

Finished off last campaign when last of 7 at Ruakaka April 3 over 1600m, 30 len behind No Plan Be carrying 58.5kg at $3.10. Previously first up; third of 14 at Taupo March 8 over 1400m, soft track; 1.3 len behind Young Diva carrying 58.5kg at $28.50. New stable fresh up. Lone placing came fresh up.

Only had one start last campaign 7th of 9 at Riccarton Park Synthetic 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 13 2023 over 1200m, 6 len behind Luvnwar with 57.5kg at $19.60. When resuming last campaign 8th of 12 at Riccarton Park 2yo SWP on June 24 2023 over 1000m, in the wet; 15 len behind Move On with 57kg at $4. Runner-up in an Ashburton trial over 1000m on November 7. Drawn wide.

Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at this track April 24 over 1200m, 9 len behind Victorian Charm carrying 58.5kg at $18.40. When resuming last campaign 11th of 13 at Ashburton April 4 over 1200m, 9 len behind Nuncio with 58.5kg at $36.80. Poor so far. Wide draw. Trial third earlier this month.

Finished off last campaign second of 7 at Riccarton Park Synthetic August 24 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Diablo Blanco with 57kg at $33.70. On debut second last of 8 at Riccarton Park August 3 over 1200m, on heavy track; 15 len behind Tarvos with 57kg at $13.30. Trial winner recently. Not out of this at all.

First-up set the pace for much of the race 2nd in a small field at Awapuni Synthetic on October 6 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Detrimental carrying 56.5kg at $4.80. Second-up 9th of 13 at Ashburton on November 3 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Criteria carrying 57.5kg at $3.80. Win chance here for sure. Can handle drawing wide.

Finished off last campaign third of 7 at Otaki 2yo SWP November 30 over 1100m, soft track; 8 len behind Archaic Smile carrying 57kg at $10.30. On debut sixth of 10 at Te Rapa November 11 2023 over 1000m, 7 len behind Velocious with 57kg at $9.80. Trial winner recently. Chance here for sure.

First-up 5th of 11 at Ashburton on October 20 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Full Moon Fever carrying 56kg at $4.40. Second run from a spell 5th of 13 at Riccarton Park on November 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Helldancer with 57kg at $9.70. Can pay a dividend here. Quinella and trifecta chance in this.

Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old gelding by Almanzor out of Kindred. Five times trialled for one fourth. Dam has left the full brother Kith 'N' Kin (3 wins).

First-up after 10 months 3rd of 13 at Riccarton Park on November 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Helldancer carrying 53.5kg at $26.50. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Ashburton on December 20 over 1200m, 4 len behind Blink Of An Eye with 55.5kg at $16.90. Good run fresh up. Chance here for sure.

First-up after 16 months 9th of 12 at this track on October 8 over 1200m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Irish Brigade with 56.5kg at $20.80. Previously second-up ran last of 13 at Ashburton on April 5 2023 over 1200m, on a slow track; 24 len behind Say Satono carrying 56.5kg at $46.90. Too many here are better plus he has drawn wide too.

First-up after six months 7th of 13 at Ashburton on November 3 over 1200m, 7 len behind Tempest carrying 56.5kg at $56.30. Previously second-up ran last of 13 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 16 over 1600m, 20 len behind Chairman with 56.5kg at $85.40. Never likely fresh up for a new yard. Better drawn.

First-up after five months 8th of 13 at Ashburton on November 3 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Criteria with 55.5kg at $12.30. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Ruakaka 2yo SWP on June 8 over 1200m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Whiskey 'N Roses with 54kg at $17.10. Improver. Wide draw. Not the worst.

Dual acceptor. Only one run when 9th of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 9 2023 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind French Rose with 56.5kg at $17.20. New stable now. Trial winner earlier this month. Wide draw. Also in R2.

Dual acceptor. Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old gelding by Darci Brahma out of Opito Bay. Unplaced in only trial over 1200m at Ashburton November 7. Dam has left two winning foals with the full brother Opito Ballerina (4 wins) the most prolific.

Dual acceptor. At very big odds at debut, second last of 12 at Ashburton on October 20 over 1300m, 9 len behind Lilly carrying 55kg at $50.50. Second-up second last of 8 at Wingatui on November 5 over 1600m, on a wet track; 41 len behind Lined Satin carrying 55kg at $16.30. Poor so far and cannot have here. Also in R2 and R3.

Dual acceptor. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at Te Rapa July 6 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Shaking Stevens carrying 53.5kg at $23.70. On debut second last of 12 at Arawa Park April 17 over 1230m, soft track; 6 len behind Whiskey N' Rye carrying 53kg at $19.10. New stable fresh up. Wide draw. Also in R2.

Dual acceptor. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at this track April 24 over 1200m, 6 len behind Yoshime carrying 57.5kg at $40. When resuming last campaign seventh of 12 at Ashburton March 14 over 1200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Gravity carrying 56.5kg at $12.70. Twice placed and one came here. Well drawn fresh up. Overs.