At the latest run raced on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 12 at Te Aroha on February 11 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Rock Ice carrying 58.5kg at $10.60. The race before that 5th of 10 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Roaring Bebe with 57.5kg at $10.10. Better than the last run and worth another chance.

Four-year-old gelding (Mongolian Khan - Eden Valley). He has three recent trials prior to his debut today. Runner-up in a Tauranga trial over 1100m on January 13. Can make an immediate impact despite an awkward draw.

Most recently gave a sight but was run down late 3rd of 14 at Waverley on January 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Tomahawk with 57.5kg at $3.40. The run before that 6th of 10 at Tauranga on January 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Lunaman with 57.5kg at $5.30. Working up to a win. Well placed and gets his chance to break through.

Third-up today. First-up sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 13 at Pukekohe on January 18 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Starlit Express with 57kg at $17.80. Last start led to the turn then faded 6th of 11 at Te Aroha on February 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Rob's Mistake with 58kg at $13.50. Has ability and can turn things around.

Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, 5th of 10 at Tauranga on January 2 over 1400m, slow going 2.25 len behind Lunaman with 57.5kg at $5. Last start got back early 6th of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway on January 24 over 1400m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Ryders Legacy with 57kg at $6.80. Well-placed and should prove hard to beat.

First starter by Embellish out of Genaffair. Has a total of four trials leading in today's debut. Worth consideration.

Racing second-up today. Last outing 4th of 10 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Roaring Bebe with 56.5kg at $6.10. At only start last preparation second last of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 29 over 1300m, 13 len behind Super Star Dragon carrying 56.5kg at $3.70. Plenty of improvement to come.

Third-up today. First-up sat on the pace before fading 8th of 13 at Arawa Park Mdn-Sw on December 27 over 1215m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Sugar Schnapps with 56.5kg at $4.70. Second run from a spell 7th of 11 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Katamuku carrying 56.5kg at $9.10. Rates highly and should be in the mix.

Having third race start. At debut, 6th of 11 at Ruakaka on January 6 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Zivou with 53kg at $20.20. Last start ran on from midfield; 4th of 14 at Waverley on January 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Tomahawk with 55.5kg at $17.20. Among the better hopes.