Recent form sound. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Ascot Park on January 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Perfect Tycoon carrying 58.5kg at $3.70. The run before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 13 at this track on December 21 over 1335m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Fourofus with 56.5kg at $7.90. Definite winning chance. Will be hard to beat.

Recent form sound. Most recently 4th in a small field at Ascot Park on January 22 over 2215m, on a slow track; 6 len behind First Eminent with 57.5kg at $5. Before that 3rd of 9 at Kumara on January 10 over 1810m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Rubirosa carrying 55.5kg at $35.40. Expect he will make amends.

Third-up today. First-up eased back early on 5th of 7 at Wingatui on December 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Silver Lining with 58.5kg at $17.90. Second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at Wingatui on January 17 over 1600m, slow going 1.75 len behind Jail Bird carrying 58.5kg at $12.10. Cherry-ripe now and sure to be very competitive.

Last start second last in a small field at Ascot Park on January 22 over 2215m, on a slow track; 7 len behind First Eminent with 58.5kg at $5. The race before that ran last of 10 at Riverton on January 1 over 1600m, 44 len behind Jikon carrying 58.5kg at $21.70. Sure to be thereabouts.

Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 9 at Wingatui on January 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Jail Bird carrying 58.5kg at $11.30. The start before that 4th of 10 at this track on December 21 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Marella Miss carrying 58.5kg at $9.20. Finds a nice race this time and looks hard to beat.

Last start 5th of 9 at Ascot Park on January 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Perfect Tycoon carrying 56.5kg at $36.30. The run before that 12th of 14 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Courte Xena carrying 58.5kg at $52.10. Needs to improve sharply.

Second run back. First-up after eight months 2nd of 9 at Wingatui on January 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Jail Bird with 55.5kg at $10.50. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Wingatui on May 23 over 2200m, on a wet track; 17 len behind La Evita with 54.5kg at $3.70. Fitter and worth following up.

Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd in a small field at Ascot Park on January 22 over 2215m, slow going long-neck behind First Eminent carrying 56.5kg at $4.20. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Riverton on January 1 over 1600m, 8 len behind Jikon carrying 56.5kg at $27. Impressed last start. Sure to be about the money.

Racing well recently. At the latest run 4th of 9 at Kumara on January 10 over 1810m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Rubirosa carrying 56.5kg at $7.70. The run before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Reefton on January 7 over 2000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Little Thief with 56.5kg at $13.80. Watch for sharp improvement.

At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Ascot Park on January 22 over 2215m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind First Eminent with 55.5kg at $7.50. The race before that 5th of 13 at Riccarton Park on January 14 over 2000m, slow going 6 len behind Rollins carrying 54kg at $76.80. Making headway. Right in the mix.

Last start 7th of 9 at Wingatui on January 17 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Jail Bird with 55.5kg at $7.40. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 13 at this track on December 21 over 1335m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Fourofus with 56.5kg at $38.60. Top prospects.

Last start failed to make an impression; 9th of 13 at Riccarton Park on January 14 over 2000m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Rollins carrying 56.5kg at $7.30. The race before that 3rd of 11 at Ashburton on December 24 over 2200m, slow going 2 len behind Henry Thomas with 56.5kg at $3.10. Can improve on recent efforts.

Most recently 6th of 13 at Riccarton Park on January 14 over 2000m, slow going 7 len behind Rollins with 56.5kg at $26.50. The race before that 5th of 10 at Kurow on December 30 over 1800m, slow going 11 len behind Beaujolais carrying 56.5kg at $11.40. Better off investing elsewhere.

Most recently 6th of 9 at Ascot Park on January 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Perfect Tycoon with 56.5kg at $45. The run before that ran last of 14 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 20 len behind Courte Xena carrying 56.5kg at $115.60. Not keen.

Dual acceptor. Last start second last of 9 at Ascot Park on January 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 18 len behind Perfect Tycoon with 56.5kg at $27.60. The race before that 12th of 14 at Riccarton Park on January 14 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Villasanti carrying 54kg at $79.50. Can't enthuse.

Third-up today. Resuming 10th of 12 at this track on December 21 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 32 len behind Maria Pilar carrying 58.5kg at $90.60. Second-up 7th of 9 at Ascot Park on January 22 over 1600m, slow going 15 len behind Perfect Tycoon carrying 57.5kg at $80. Can't see him breaking through for the maiden win this time.

Last start 6th of 9 at Kumara on January 10 over 1810m, on a slow track; 18 len behind Rubirosa with 56.5kg at $55.70. The race before that 6th of 11 at Omoto on January 4 over 1500m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Possess with 56.5kg at $110.40. Can't see her breaking through for the maiden win this time.