Settled midfield and appeared to have every chance to challenge 2.1L at Mornington. Displayed best work once the race was already won, sixth 1.7L at Warrnambool. He should relish the rise in distance here.

Found the lead early but was run down for second 1.3L at Mornington Mdn-Sw over 1600m. Hit the front trying to fight off challengers but was no match sixth 14.8L at Southside Cranbourne Mdn-Sw over 1600m.

Sire stands in NZ with his most acclaimed runner being WFA star and 2025 G1 Doomben Cup winner Antino. He has been given plenty of time to get himself in good stead for a big debut run.

Was midfield in the running and got past a couple late when sixth 10.3L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside 2Y Hcp over 1400m. No pace to get back worse than midfield and never came into the race fifth 3.9L at Southside Pakenham 3Y Mdn-Sw over 1400m Synthetic.

Sat just off the pace however couldn't go with the leaders fifth 4.7L at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw over 1514m. Tenacious run for third after going forward in transit 2.7L at Picklebet Park Werribee Mdn-Sw over 1629m.

Poised to bounce at the 400m however didn't have a lot left to give 8.9L at Kyneton Mdn-Sw over 1203m. Showed pace to sit with the leaders, fought hard but tired quickly 9.1L at Picklebet Park Wodonga Mdn-Sw over 1400m.

Couldn't quicken when asked for the effort after positioning worse than midfield 3.9L at Kilmore Mdn-Sw over 1457m. Displayed great form late in the race after running on hard for fourth 3L at Sale Mdn-Sw over 1717m Soft 5.

By Champion Australian Sire whose progeny include 2024 Group 1 Caulfield Guineas winner Private Life.

Held position to the line for third after going forward to sit with the leaders at Ladbrokes Geelong. Sat behind the leaders and was game in defeat at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside. Blinkers on first time could be the key to success.

Settled midfield and tried gallantly to make ground 1.8L at Mornington Mdn-Sw over 1200m. Fought hard to hold fourth position with the leaders but was no match 7.8L at Stawell Mdn-Sw over 1300m.