Second-up. First-up after 11 months second last of 9 at Ascot Park on October 3 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 25 len behind Martell carrying 57kg at $32.80. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Ashburton on October 12 2024 over 1200m, 9 len behind Third Decree with 55kg at $32.40. Others make more appeal.

Most recently second last of 8 at Ascot Park on October 3 over 1600m, on heavy track; 20 len behind Stolen Magic with 55kg at $5.30. The run before that eased back early on 6th of 8 at this track on September 21 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Martell with 58.5kg at $6.10. Will need to improve sharply.

Most recently 9th of 12 at Ascot Park on October 3 over 1400m, in the wet; 9 len behind Sir Sterling with 58.5kg at $10.40. The start before that 4th of 9 at this track on September 21 over 1335m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Sir Sterling carrying 59kg at $6.20. Can make his presence felt.

Second run back. First-up after five months 10th of 12 at Ascot Park on October 3 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Sir Sterling carrying 58kg at $16.40. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Oamaru on September 22 2024 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Albatross with 54kg at $2.10. Fitter and rates highly.

Second run back. First-up after four months 6th of 9 at Ascot Park on October 3 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Martell with 51kg at $11.70. Previously second-up 10th of 13 at this track on October 23 2024 over 1335m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Canny Man with 57kg at $8.80. Expect a far better result this time.

Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 9 at Ascot Park on October 3 over 1200m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Martell with 52kg at $11.20. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Ascot Park on February 15 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind The Good Shepherd carrying 54kg at $45.30. Strips fitter and expected to figure prominently.

Most recently 4th of 9 at Wingatui on October 17 over 1400m, in the wet; 0.9 len behind Sestina carrying 54kg at $15.70. The race before that sat on the pace before fading second last of 9 at this track on September 21 over 1335m, on a wet track; 32 len behind Sir Sterling carrying 58.5kg at $9.20. Has to be carefully considered.

Second-up. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after two months 5th of 9 at this track on September 21 over 1335m, in the wet; 6 len behind Sir Sterling with 55kg at $18.20. Previously second-up 5th of 13 at this track on October 23 2024 over 1335m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Canny Man with 54kg at $17.10. Still early in the prep and might need more time.

Mare back from a spell of 11 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at Riccarton Park August 9 over 2000m, on heavy track; 17 len behind Vamos carrying 52.5kg at $10.40. First up last campaign sixth of 12 at Ascot Park April 6 over 1400m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Neptune carrying 56.5kg at $15.30. Among the better chances.

Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by a nose at Ascot Park October 3 over 1400m in the wet defeating Mamaea carrying 53kg at $20.90. The race before that won by a head at this track September 21 over 1335m in heavy going defeating Gangsta Granny with 54kg at $32.80. In great form and can go on with it.