Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine months. Finished off last preparation when last of 13 at this track Rating 75 August 9 over 2100m, in the wet; 24 len behind Because carrying 56kg at $14.60. First up last campaign seventh of 12 at Arawa Park May 10 over 1560m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Bozo carrying 54.5kg at $10.70. Expecting a bright return.

Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at Matamata October 17 over 2000m, in the wet; 6 len behind Sweet But Psycho carrying 60kg at $10. Previously first up; eighth of 14 at Ellerslie May 7 over 1600m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Bassoroc carrying 53.5kg at $51.70. Hard to recommend.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 10 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Vieni Su carrying 58kg at $16.90. Last start 4th of 14 at this track on April 17 over 1300m, on heavy track; 1.0 len behind Prudentia carrying 57kg at $17.90. Likely improver who should feature.

Resuming after a spell of five months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 13 at Pukekohe November 22 over 2100m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Mollify with 56kg at $10.80. First up last campaign failed to finish at this track July 26 over 1400m. Has claims if presented on song.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at Ellerslie December 26 over 2100m, soft track; 5 len behind Reliable Squeeze with 58.5kg at $3.80. On debut second of 13 at Trentham September 20 over 1400m, soft track; 1.3 len behind Pacific Princess carrying 57.5kg at $7.80. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign.

Having third race start. At debut, 5th of 8 at Matamata on March 11 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Rocky Marciano with 58kg at $6.10. Last start came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.3 len at Pukekohe April 1 over 1400m in the wet defeating The Republican with 58kg at $10. Progressive type who looks well placed.

At the latest run favourite; came from midfield and won by 2 len at Waverley April 10 over 1400m in soft going defeating Daiwa Explorer with 57.5kg at $3.60. The race before that 9th of 16 at Ellerslie on April 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Solid Gold with 58.5kg at $40.60. Can play a big role again.

Returns from a 45-day let-up. Most recently won by 1.0 len at Matamata March 11 over 1600m in soft going defeating Rosina carrying 58kg at $4.80. The run before that sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 9 at Pukekohe on February 25 over 1500m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Volunteer with 57kg at $38.70. Got the job done last time and is a leading hope again.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign eighth of 14 at Wanganui November 29 over 2040m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Platinum Tyche carrying 57.5kg at $12.90. Previously first up; second of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway September 13 over 1600m, on heavy track; a nose behind Steal My Thunder carrying 54kg at $14.30. Prefer to see how she returns.

Form hard to fault. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Te Aroha on March 28 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind What A Yarn carrying 54kg at $5.70. Before that 4th of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway on March 7 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Roaring Bebe with 55.5kg at $16.80. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.

Second-up. First-up after nine months 8th of 12 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1200m, in the wet; 3 len behind Nedelin carrying 54.5kg at $11.80. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Otaki in the LR Ryder Stakes on July 26 over 1200m, on heavy track; 14 len behind Platinum Diamond with 55kg at $7. Worth following up.

Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at Ellerslie in the LR Trevor Eagle Memorial November 29 over 1500m, soft track; 6 len behind Pulsatilla with 55kg at $19.70. On debut second of 9 at Avondale October 8 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 0.8 len behind Feel The Stag with 54kg at $7.90. Might be better off following this run.

At the latest run raced on the pace before fading second last of 8 at Te Aroha on March 28 over 1600m, on a wet track; 17 len behind Florenza with 56.5kg at $11.90. The start before that came from midfield and won by a 0.3 len at Te Aroha March 6 over 1600m in soft going defeating The Spaniard with 56.5kg at $27.60. Has ability but looks safely held.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at Pukekohe on March 13 over 1400m, slow going 0.3 len behind Fleeting Glimpse carrying 55.5kg at $6.20. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1400m, on a wet track; 1.3 len behind Play It Again Sam carrying 55kg at $13.20. Not far away last time. Worth including in calculations.

Second run back. First-up after six months ran last of 12 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Play It Again Sam with 56.5kg at $9.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Matamata on May 14 over 1600m, in the wet; 1.3 len behind Tenfoot Tall with 57.5kg at $3.70. Plenty of improvement to come.

Second run back. First-up after four months 6th of 8 at Matamata on April 15 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Lae Zee with 53kg at $16.40. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Pukekohe on June 25 over 1400m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Highly Anticipated with 52kg at $40.30. Fitter but happy to bet around this time.

Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 12 at Otaki on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 0.6 len behind Avantaggia carrying 59kg at $5.40. The start before that 3rd of 7 at Matamata on February 14 over 1200m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Scolera carrying 59kg at $4.60. Can figure in the outcome again.