Most recently 2nd in a small field at this track on August 29 over 970m, 0.8 len behind Brazen Affair with 54kg at $11.90. The race before that 9th of 11 at Taupo on August 17 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Carsolio carrying 57.5kg at $26.90. Strong chance to break though.

Most recently 5th of 12 at Te Aroha on August 31 over 1400m, in the wet; 7 len behind Zeffert with 58.5kg at $3.20. The race before that 4th of 12 at Ruakaka on August 16 over 1200m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Play It Again Sam with 58.5kg at $2.20. Better than that and is a leading player.

Most recently second last in a small field at this track on August 29 over 970m, 3.5 len behind Brazen Affair carrying 53.5kg at $29.30. Before that got back early 7th of 9 at this track on August 20 over 970m, 4 len behind Anton carrying 56.5kg at $16.60. Include in all combinations to be safe.

Back after a long spell. Only had one start last campaign ran last of 10 at Te Aroha on March 7 over 1150m, 8 len behind Katashi with 58.5kg at $7.60. When resuming last campaign 5th of 14 at Ellerslie on October 19 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind First Dance with 57kg at $47.30. Must be included.

Third-up today. First-up 5th of 10 at this track on July 10 over 970m, 1.75 len behind Agile carrying 56.5kg at $5.70. Second run from a spell 2nd of 9 at this track on August 20 over 970m, head behind Anton carrying 56.5kg at $13.60. Leading prospect.

Last start second last of 8 at this track on August 20 over 1300m, 12 len behind Liechtenstein with 52.5kg at $25.90. Before that ran last of 8 at this track on July 30 over 970m, 9 len behind Shavasana with 56.5kg at $10.20. Tested again.

Chris Wood trained four-year-old mare lining up for debut. Won a recent Te Awamutu trial. Good draw will assist chances. Looks set for a bold opening.

Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation seventh of 13 at Te Aroha November 27 over 1400m, 6 len behind Reggae Queen with 56kg at $48.10. On debut second last of 11 at Pukekohe October 16 over 1200m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Super Scheme carrying 54kg at $12.30. Sure to have improved over the break so she can feature.

Dual acceptor. Three-year-old colt (Bivouac - Zonza). He has three recent trials leading in today's debut. Won his most recent trial at Cambridge Synthetic over 950m on August 19. Looks a capable type and will be competitive.

Resumes from a spell. Not seen since he finished last of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway May 24 over 1200m, soft track; 18 len behind Paltrow Miss with 55.5kg at $29.30. On debut second last of 8 at Hawera May 6 over 1100m, soft track; 6 len behind Spandeedo carrying 55.5kg at $29.80. Prefer to let him go around in this and see how much he's improved.

Dual acceptor. At debut, 4th of 11 at Taupo on August 17 over 1000m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Carsolio with 54kg at $6.90. Will be there at the business end.

Steven Ramsay & Julia Ritchie trained three-year-old filly lining up for debut. Impressive recent trial winner. Looks one of the chances despite a difficult draw.

Dual acceptor. Returns to racing after only one start. Back after five months break. At debut last start 5th of 9 at Te Rapa on April 13 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Bulgari carrying 55.5kg at $5.90. Had two recent trials to get fit for this. Last trial sixth over 800m in an Avondale trial on August 12. Expected to feature.