Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Tauranga Hcp March 15 over 1200m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Grande Gallo carrying 60kg at $4. First up last campaign second of 9 at this track November 9 over 1100m, soft track; a head behind Bellucci carrying 56.5kg at $2.50. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign.

Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 7 at Wingatui on September 5 over 1200m, on a wet track; 0.5 len behind Martell carrying 58kg at $7.10. The start before that 4th of 9 at this track on August 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Say Satono with 57kg at $23.10. Must be included.

Second run back. First-up after seven months won by 0.5 len at this track August 30 over 1200m in soft going defeating Legally Binding with 58kg at $9.60. Previously second-up 11th of 13 at this track on September 14 2024 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Iffididit with 54.5kg at $7.10. Has won second up in the past and is capable of building on that record.

Second-up. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after two months 2nd of 7 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 21 over 1200m, neck behind Gemma Flitz with 51kg at $5.90. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Ellerslie on October 26 over 1400m, 4 len behind Qali Al Farrasha with 58.5kg at $33.80. Narrowly beaten last time but facing a tough assignment today.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 6th of 9 at this track on August 30 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Say Satono carrying 55.5kg at $3.90. Last start crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 3rd of 12 at this track on September 13 over 1400m, slow going 1.0 len behind On File carrying 58.5kg at $14.70. Capable of another forward showing. Looks well placed to play a big role.

Second-up. First-up after five months won by a head at Phar Lap Racecourse September 7 over 1200m defeating Natural Momentum with 58.5kg at $4.50. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Wingatui on February 8 over 1200m, 4 len behind The Princie One with 57kg at $4.80. Strips fitter and is among the better hopes.

Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd of 10 at this track on September 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Candycane carrying 52kg at $40.70. Previously second-up 9th of 13 at this track in the LR Great Easter Hcp on April 26 over 1400m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Betty Spaghetti carrying 53kg at $39.40. Prefer others on this occasion.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign when last of 15 at this track April 26 over 1000m, on heavy track; 40 len behind Penvose Lad with 58kg at $6.10. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len this track March 5 over 1200m on heavy track defeating Spartan with 54kg at $5.70. Looks all set for a effective return.

Second-up. First-up after 11 months 2nd of 9 at this track on August 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Say Satono carrying 56kg at $2.90. Previously second-up favourite; won by a nose at Ellerslie October 19 over 1200m defeating Pinky Pie with 57kg at $5.10. Sure to be right there at the business end.

Gelding back from a spell of five months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at this track April 26 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Royal Valour with 57kg at $6.60. Previously first up; third of 14 at Oamaru August 16 2024 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Retail Therapy carrying 58.5kg at $4.80. Has claims if presented on song.

Last start 7th of 9 at this track on August 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Say Satono with 53kg at $15.50. The race before that 2nd of 9 at this track Rating 75 on August 9 over 1200m, on rain affected going; head behind Cypress with 53kg at $24.10. Looking to others.

Form hard to fault. Most recently favourite; won by 1.0 len at this track August 30 over 1000m in soft going defeating Russian Rosette carrying 54.5kg at $2.70. Before that 2nd of 8 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 21 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Thats Charming with 54.5kg at $2.10. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.

Form hard to fault. Comes off a 56 day let-up. At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 7 at this track on August 2 over 1400m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind Alminette with 53kg at $3.70. Before that led but faded 3rd of 14 at Oamaru on July 20 over 1400m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Where's Wally with 52.5kg at $3. Sure to be thereabouts.

Second run back. First-up after three months 9th of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 7 over 1200m, 5 len behind Full Moon Fever with 57.5kg at $3.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Ellerslie on October 19 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Sweynesday carrying 57kg at $2.90. Others are preferred.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at Riccarton Park Synthetic July 24 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Delmonico with 54.5kg at $2.70. Previously first up; third of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic May 15 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Delphillius carrying 57kg at $6.30. Faces a tough essay.