Resuming after five months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Ascot Park October 3 over 2200m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Orepuki Gem with 60kg at $5.20. First up last campaign tenth of 12 at Ascot Park April 6 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Neptune with 56kg at $20. Anticipate a bold showing.

Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd of 14 at Wingatui on February 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.2 len behind Claudius Maximuss carrying 59kg at $7.60. The start before that 2nd of 12 at Wingatui on February 7 over 1200m, slow going 0.7 len behind Hakadecree carrying 58kg at $16.70. Winning chance.

Most recently 6th of 14 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Ziggy Stardust carrying 59kg at $17.50. The race before that 4th of 12 at Ascot Park on January 22 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind Bonsai Bob carrying 59kg at $10.40. Good enough to turn things around.

Most recently from last on the turn 10th of 16 at Wingatui on February 28 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind The Ocean Heart with 57kg at $31.60. The run before that 11th of 15 at Wingatui on February 7 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Abit Sassy with 59kg at $19.60. Hard to fault if at his best.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 14 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Ziggy Stardust with 55kg at $16.50. Before that 2nd of 8 at this track on January 1 over 1200m, neck behind Sailor Girl with 57kg at $9.30. Nearing a win and gets chance to break through.

Most recently sat on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 14 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Ziggy Stardust with 58.5kg at $84.70. The start before that failed to make an impression; ran last of 7 at Ascot Park on January 22 over 1600m, slow going 14 len behind Stolen Magic with 53kg at $47.40. Others rate better.

Most recently 6th of 12 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Claudius Maximuss with 58.5kg at $5.10. The race before that second last of 12 at Wingatui on February 7 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind The Princie One carrying 54kg at $29.20. Has ability and is expected to run well.

At the latest run 4th of 12 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Claudius Maximuss carrying 56.5kg at $16.50. Before that ran last of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Our Clarry carrying 55.5kg at $10.10. Others rate better.

At the latest run from last on the turn 7th of 13 at Wingatui on February 28 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Marella Miss with 57.5kg at $33.60. Before that 5th of 12 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Claudius Maximuss with 54.5kg at $13.80. Can bounce back.

Second run back. First-up after two months second last of 14 at Ascot Park in the LR Southland Guineas on February 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Hello Hayley carrying 55kg at $59.60. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Wingatui on October 17 over 1200m, on heavy track; 0.8 len behind Bobby Mcgee with 53.5kg at $4.20. Has drawn wide but is well-placed to take this out.

Most recently 6th of 13 at Wingatui on February 28 over 1600m, slow going 1.2 len behind Marella Miss with 54.5kg at $7.70. The run before that 3rd of 12 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Claudius Maximuss carrying 53kg at $3.20. Not far away last time. Rates highly and cannot be underestimated.

Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 12 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 2200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Belardo Ace carrying 54.5kg at $7.90. The run before that ran on from midfield; 4th of 13 at Wingatui on February 7 over 2200m, slow going 0.8 len behind Flamboyance with 54kg at $22.50. Great chance to atone.

At the latest run sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 12 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Claudius Maximuss carrying 54kg at $19.30. The start before that 13th of 16 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 2000m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Words Of Mine with 56kg at $20.60. Can't enthuse.

Last start ran last of 12 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Claudius Maximuss carrying 56kg at $44.20. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 11 at Ascot Park on January 22 over 2215m, slow going 9 len behind The Better One with 57kg at $25.50. Needs to do more.

At the latest run struggled in the run home; ran last of 13 at Wingatui on February 28 over 1600m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Marella Miss with 55kg at $80.50. The start before that 7th of 12 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Claudius Maximuss carrying 54.5kg at $18.30. Prepared to risk in this line-up.