Is first-up after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Kumara January 10 over 1810m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Bozo with 53kg at $5.90. First up last campaign sixth of 11 at Wanganui November 23 2024 over 1340m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Debit with 54kg at $18.40. Worth keeping in mind.

Second run back. First-up after 16 months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Otaki on April 11 over 1600m, slow going 0.7 len behind Up The Anti with 60kg at $23.50. Previously second-up won by a head at Otaki October 19 2024 over 2100m defeating Kattegat carrying 54kg at $8.70. Has a solid strike rate and is a leading player again.

Resuming after a spell of four months. Finished off last preparation 11th of 13 at Taupo December 28 over 2000m, soft track; 8 len behind What You Wish For carrying 53kg at $34.40. First up last campaign tenth of 14 at Taupo October 10 over 1300m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Churchillian with 53kg at $13.60. Expect a forward showing.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second last of 17 at Trentham December 6 over 2100m, soft track; 7 len behind Crackercol carrying 59kg at $29.40. Previously first up; fifth of 12 at Wanganui August 30 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Knock Off carrying 56.5kg at $17.80. Has claims if presented on song.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Wanganui February 22 over 1600m, soft track; 6 len behind Belle Tribute with 58kg at $16.40. Previously first up; fourth of 8 at Reefton January 7 over 1400m, soft track; 1.3 len behind Super Rosa carrying 56kg at $3.70. Expecting a bright return.

Third-up today. First-up won by 1.1 len at Wanganui March 14 over 1200m in soft going defeating Scouser carrying 56.5kg at $8.40. Last start 7th of 9 at Waverley on April 10 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind El Jaycee with 55kg at $5.80. Racing well. Better than that latest effort and can improve sharply.

Second run back. First-up after five months raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len at Waverley April 10 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Country Salon carrying 59kg at $5.60. Previously second-up won by 1.75 len at Avondale October 8 over 1600m in the wet defeating Regal Wings carrying 58.5kg at $3.40. Can get the job done again.

Chasing a hat-trick. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at Wanganui April 6 over 1600m defeating Jaeger with 58kg at $8.30. The race before that won by a 0.5 len at Wanganui March 14 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Glimmer carrying 55.5kg at $7. Shapes as a top three prospect.

Most recently 3rd of 9 at Waverley on April 10 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind El Jaycee with 54kg at $7.90. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Trentham on March 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Riverplate with 54.5kg at $8.20. Top three chance.

First-up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at this track Rating 65 February 15 over 2100m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Damiano carrying 58kg at $5.80. First up last campaign ran last of 15 at Trentham December 20 over 1400m, soft track; 14 len behind Anderson Bridge carrying 59kg at $48.60. Doubt he will have much to offer first up.