Most recently 5th of 10 at Wingatui on April 27 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2.75 len behind Lady Mell carrying 58.5kg at $4.70. The start before that 9th of 14 at this track on April 4 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Bakers Dozen with 58.5kg at $3.90. Key runner.

Having third race start. At debut, 3rd of 14 at this track on April 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Filter carrying 58.5kg at $15.20. Last start second last of 12 at Ascot Park on April 19 over 1400m, on a wet track; 15 len behind Spritzer with 58.5kg at $15.10. Can do much better this time.

Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation 12th of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic December 5 over 1600m, 19 len behind High Roller with 57kg at $18. On debut second last of 14 at Riccarton Park October 25 over 1400m, 28 len behind One True King with 56kg at $63.20. Everything points to a bright return.

Resumes. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic July 30 over 1550m, 8 len behind Side Eye carrying 54kg at $16.30. First up last campaign eighth of 12 at Ellerslie May 17 over 1200m, soft track; 5 len behind Fantastic Smile carrying 55.5kg at $46. Has claims if presented on song.

Second run back. First-up after a year ran last of 14 at this track on April 4 over 1400m, slow going 15 len behind Bakers Dozen carrying 58.5kg at $87.60. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Ascot Park on April 6 2025 over 1400m, on a slow track; 26 len behind Acesanjacks carrying 58kg at $16.30. Expect he'll find this too tough.

Three-year-old gelding (Ghibellines - Shine Bright) making his debut. Has not been produced at official trials. Makes debut on home track so may well pay to keep safe, especially if any market support.

Second-up. First start 8th of 14 at Matamata on May 14 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Viva Glam with 56.5kg at $15.60. Returned from break 7th of 12 at Ascot Park on April 19 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Spritzer carrying 59kg at $9.60. Rates highly and should improve.

Returns from a 32-day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 14 at this track on April 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Filter with 53kg at $3. The start before that 2nd of 14 at this track on March 8 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.2 len behind Better Shared with 53kg at $8.60. Rates highly here and expected to do much better.

Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 14 at this track on April 6 over 1200m, slow going 12 len behind Filter carrying 56.5kg at $19.70. Second run from a spell 3rd of 11 at Ascot Park on April 19 over 1200m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Neednoman with 57.5kg at $9.50. Likely to hold the good form and play a major role again.

Resuming after ten weeks in the paddock. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Hawera February 27 over 2100m, 2 len behind Starpello carrying 56.5kg at $8.20. When resuming last campaign 11th of 13 at Te Aroha October 22 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Billy Blinx with 56.5kg at $59.40. Solid top-three proposition.

Three-year-old filly by Vadamos out of Flying Sardine having her first start. Not seen publicly in trials. Makes debut on home course and importantly has a nice gate so can be competitive.

Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when ran last of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 20 len behind Miss Anna Lee with 53.5kg at $5.60. Expecting a strong run fresh.

Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at Matamata January 23 over 1200m, soft track; 10 len behind Convinced with 54kg at $44.30. When resuming last campaign ran last of 10 at Arawa Park December 27 over 1400m, soft track; 12 len behind Clear Conscience with 56kg at $44.70. Likely to need this run.

Third-up today. First-up 7th of 9 at Matamata on March 11 over 1050m, slow going 6 len behind My Gabriel carrying 55.5kg at $46.10. Second-up 11th of 16 at Riccarton Park on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Dakota with 54kg at $59.70. Not a great draw again but capable of a bold run.