Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 9 at this track on October 23 over 1600m, 8 len behind Curren Maurer with 55kg at $30.10. The run before that second last of 10 at this track on October 10 over 1400m, 10 len behind Win Irene carrying 55kg at $20.10. Has a nice gate but this will test.

Form hard to fault. Most recently made ground from midfield; 4th of 14 at this track on October 23 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Pierre Oregon carrying 56kg at $13.10. The run before that 3rd of 16 at this track on October 8 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Ashaninka carrying 56kg at $7. Must be respected.

Last start second last of 13 at this track on October 20 over 1800m, 14 len behind Peisha Copa with 55kg at $96. Before that 5th of 11 at this track on October 9 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Sterrennacht carrying 56kg at $39.60. Looks tested despite the low draw.

Most recently second last of 14 at this track on October 23 over 1200m, 9 len behind Pierre Oregon with 55kg at $206.30. The race before that 12th of 14 at this track on October 9 over 1200m, 11 len behind Augmentor carrying 56kg at $195.90. Can't recommend against this lot.

Resumes after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign sixth of 13 at this track July 15 over 1600m, 8 len behind Coconut Garden with 56kg at $14.70. Previously first up; fourth of 9 at this track April 17 over 1600m, 5 len behind First Mate with 56kg at $7.70. Likely to feature.

Recent form sound. Returns from a 34-day let-up. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on October 8 over 1600m, 4 len behind Nihondaira with 54kg at $3. The race before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 14 at this track on September 4 over 1600m, neck behind Knight Warrior with 53kg at $2.80. One of the chief contenders.

Most recently 8th of 14 at this track on October 23 over 1200m, 5 len behind Pierre Oregon carrying 53kg at $93.90. The run before that eased back early on 7th of 14 at this track on October 9 over 1200m, 7 len behind Augmentor with 54kg at $60.70. Prepared to risk today.

Resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at this track September 4 over 1200m, 9 len behind Sabuno Ryoma with 53kg at $159.70. On debut seventh of 11 at this track December 1 over 1200m, 17 len behind Mikuni Sunbeam with 54kg at $51.10. Hard to recommend.

Second-up. First-up after three months 6th of 9 at this track on October 23 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Curren Maurer with 56kg at $14.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 15 at this track on October 5 2023 over 1200m, long-neck behind White Shark with 56kg at $49.60. Improver with definite claims.

At the latest run ran last of 12 at this track on October 21 over 1600m, 11 len behind Vosne Romanee carrying 56kg at $372.30. The run before that ran last of 12 at this track on October 8 over 1600m, 15 len behind Nihondaira with 56kg at $229. Out of his depth.

Second-up. First-up after eight months second last of 9 at this track on October 23 over 1600m, 6 len behind Curren Maurer carrying 56kg at $1.50. Previously second-up favourite; won by 3 len at this track January 30 over 1400m defeating Buzzutchi with 56kg at $1.20. Worth another chance.