Resuming. Finished off last campaign 11th of 13 at this track in the LR Metropolitan Hcp November 8 over 2600m, 12 len behind Just Charlie carrying 56kg at $70.80. Previously first up; fourth of 12 at this track February 5 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind On File carrying 56.5kg at $39.60. Prefer to see how he has returned.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign second last of 18 at this track in the G3 New Zealand Cup November 15 over 3200m, on heavy track; 40 len behind Bozo with 54kg at $19.80. Previous preparation first-up won by 2 len Riccarton Park Synthetic Rating 75 September 11 over 1600m defeating San Marco carrying 54kg at $4. Has claims if presented on song.

Form hard to fault. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 15 at Wingatui on January 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Loose Sally carrying 57.5kg at $32.70. Before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Riverton on January 1 over 1400m, long-neck behind Intercept carrying 57kg at $7.10. One of the chances.

Most recently 3rd of 7 at Omoto on January 4 over 1500m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Bozo with 57kg at $7.30. The race before that 9th of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Shaking Stevens with 54kg at $45.60. Not going well enough. Not keen.

Last start second last of 8 at Reefton on January 7 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Super Rosa with 58kg at $5.10. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at Kurow on December 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind The Diviner carrying 57.5kg at $5.10. Looking to others.

Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 8 at Kumara on January 10 over 1810m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Texas with 58kg at $7.50. The race before that won by 0.5 len at Kurow December 30 over 1400m in soft going defeating On File carrying 56kg at $10.20. Well-placed to make amends.

Recent form sound. Comes here off a 31-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Miss Ziggy with 54.5kg at $4.80. The run before that 4th of 11 at this track on November 12 over 1800m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Steal My Thunder with 55kg at $4.50. Rates highly and can measure up.

Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start sat on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 14 at Wingatui on December 26 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Loose Sally with 55.5kg at $13.20. The start before that won by 0.8 len at Riccarton Park Synthetic December 5 over 1600m defeating Freedom Reins with 59kg at $3.10. Worth another try.

At the latest run rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 8 at Kumara on January 10 over 1810m, slow going 3.5 len behind Texas with 54.5kg at $12.20. Before that 4th of 8 at Kurow on December 30 over 1400m, slow going 2.25 len behind The Diviner carrying 56.5kg at $13.80. Will need further improvement to trouble these.

Recent form sound. Comes off a 42 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 14 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Our Approval with 56kg at $8.90. The run before that won by a head at this track November 12 over 1600m in soft going defeating Oaksdeel with 55.5kg at $19.90. Key chance expected to feature.

Most recently got back early 6th of 8 at Kurow on December 30 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind The Diviner with 54kg at $7.60. Before that won by 0.8 len at this track November 8 over 1600m defeating Miss Fireball carrying 58.5kg at $65.90. Can figure in the finish.

Last start didn't do much in the run home; 6th of 9 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 2200m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Rosso with 55.5kg at $10. Before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 3rd of 11 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 2200m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Par Tee carrying 54kg at $30.20. Has the ability and bold showing expected.

Recent form sound. Most recently favourite; won by a head at this track January 14 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Orsome Dude carrying 57.5kg at $3.70. The start before that 3rd of 16 at Wingatui on December 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Southern Country with 57.5kg at $4.30. Has the right credentials and is one of the major players again.

At the latest run ran last of 8 at this track on January 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Texas Dolly carrying 54.5kg at $6.30. The start before that 2nd of 9 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; head behind Miss Ziggy with 53kg at $7. Better than the last start suggests.