Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 13 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1150m, on a slow track; 5 len behind The Perfect One with 58.5kg at $5.50. Before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 14 at Taupo on October 10 over 1300m, slow going nose behind Virgo Viva carrying 58.5kg at $24.10. Should prove hard to beat.

At the latest run second last of 10 at Waverley on November 14 over 1400m, slow going 15 len behind Eizus carrying 58.5kg at $44.10. The race before that 8th of 12 at this track on November 5 over 1200m, 7 len behind Ashoka with 58.5kg at $46.90. Might struggle again.

Four-year-old gelding (Derryn - Fast 'N' Trist) has trialled on four occasions leading into today's race. Was third in a Foxton barrier trial over 1000m on November 11. Beautifully drawn but happy to watch this time.

Third-up today. Resuming held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at this track on September 13 over 990m, in the wet; 3 len behind Our Time Keeper carrying 56.5kg at $13.50. Second-up 2nd of 12 at this track on November 5 over 1200m, neck behind Ashoka with 56.5kg at $24.80. Can improve. Will take plenty of beating.

Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at Trentham on April 12 over 1000m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Sharp Enough with 56kg at $3.20. Nicely placed to break through.

Third race start today. At long odds at debut, 3rd of 12 at Waverley on September 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Shameless Star with 56.5kg at $28. Last start crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 4th of 11 at Waverley on October 19 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Perfect Pete carrying 56.5kg at $3.50. Has a low draw so a bold showing is expected.

Mare back from a spell of 11 months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at Tauranga F&M Mdn-Sw January 2 over 1600m, 5 len behind Top Shelf carrying 57.5kg at $18.60. First up last campaign eighth of 14 at Te Aroha November 12 2024 over 1100m, soft track; 8 len behind Beast Of Burden with 54.5kg at $38.70. Expecting a positive return.

This Wrote mare is a four-year-old having her first start. Has had no recent barrier trials. Profiles well and worth watching for any market moves.

Third-up today. First-up raced on the pace before fading 11th of 13 at Trentham on September 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Turn It Up carrying 52.5kg at $123.50. Second run from a spell ran last of 14 at Woodville on November 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 12 len behind East End Lad carrying 53.5kg at $68.10. Likely to go around at long odds again.

First starter by Time Test out of Ivy Hall. Finished third in a Foxton trial June 24. Worth consideration.

Four-year-old mare by American Pharoah out of Queen's Legacy on debut. Has had no recent barrier trials. Profiles well and worth watching for any market moves.

Dual acceptor. Three-year-old filly making debut by Circus Maximus out of Lisitsa. Was second in an Avondale barrier trial over 1000m November 14. Worth considering.

Dual acceptor. First-starter by Contributer out of Zafrenzy. Hard to recommend without a market push.