Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after nine months eased back early on 6th of 12 at Ascot Park on January 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Bonsai Bob carrying 58kg at $6.20. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Te Rapa on May 3 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Force Of Nature carrying 53kg at $20.30. Rates highly and should improve sharply.

Comes off a 31 day let-up. Last start second last of 7 at Riverton on January 1 over 1600m, 12 len behind Willis with 53kg at $18. The start before that 9th of 16 at Wingatui on December 26 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Southern Country carrying 58kg at $58.40. Hard to make a case.

Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after three months 10th of 14 at Riccarton Park on January 14 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Pizarro with 58kg at $43. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on June 26 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Phazed carrying 58.5kg at $4.30. Prepared to risk.

Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 13 at Trentham on January 3 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Bradley carrying 54.5kg at $31.80. The race before that 9th of 15 at Trentham on December 20 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Anderson Bridge carrying 55kg at $91.70. Hard to beat on his best form.

Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1200m, slow going 11 len behind Our Clarry carrying 55.5kg at $10.10. The start before that 5th of 13 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Intercept carrying 58kg at $15. Worth another chance.

Dual acceptor. Most recently ran last of 12 at Ascot Park on January 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Bonsai Bob carrying 56.5kg at $20.80. Before that won by a neck at Ascot Park December 13 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Neednoman with 56.5kg at $44.90. Prepared to risk.

Returns from a 39-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 13 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1400m, slow going 0.8 len behind Flower Moon with 55kg at $7.50. Before that 5th of 13 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Quick Tap with 56.5kg at $5.90. Expected in the finish.

Returns from a 31-day let-up. Last start didn't do much in the run home; 9th of 12 at Riverton on January 1 over 1600m, 10 len behind Lined Satin carrying 56kg at $61.80. The run before that raced on the pace before fading ran last of 12 at this track on December 21 over 1800m, on heavy track; 32 len behind Mamaea carrying 58kg at $32.50. Hard to have in this tough line-up.

Returns from a 33-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 12 at Kurow on December 30 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Misspeebee carrying 52.5kg at $10.80. The start before that 5th of 13 at this track on December 21 over 1335m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Cockahoop with 52.5kg at $7.30. Should go well in this line up.

Last start 7th of 13 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 1400m, in the wet; 6 len behind Miss Emerald carrying 55kg at $11.30. The start before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 15 at Riccarton Park on January 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Miss Emerald carrying 55kg at $18.60. Terrific chance to return to form.

Mare back from a spell of three months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at Riverton November 2 over 1600m, on heavy track; 18 len behind Bleakhouse Burtie carrying 55.5kg at $9.90. Previously first up; sixth of 10 at this track March 9 over 1335m, soft track; 6 len behind Motiontime with 58kg at $10.50. Worth keeping in mind.

Dual acceptor. At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 9th of 12 at Ascot Park on January 22 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Bonsai Bob with 55.5kg at $22.70. The start before that sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 13 at this track on December 21 over 1335m, on a wet track; 15 len behind Cockahoop with 56kg at $16.80. Looking elsewhere.

Most recently 9th of 11 at Ascot Park on January 22 over 2215m, slow going 9 len behind The Better One carrying 56kg at $11.80. The race before that 9th of 12 at this track on December 21 over 1800m, on a wet track; 18 len behind Mamaea with 56.5kg at $12.40. Rates highly and is worth including.