Having second run back today. Freshened for 41 days. First-up after nine months raced on the pace prior to fading finished ninth of 10 runners at Waipukurau on April 26 over 2100m, on a wet track; 20 len behind Subtle Image carrying 59.5kg at $14.20. Previously second-up finished sixth of 9 runners at Arawa Park on May 10 2025 over 2200m, in the wet; 12 len behind Quid carrying 58.5kg at $14.20. Genuine jumper with five wins and three minor placings from nine starts over the obstacles.

Useful gelding. Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading finished tenth of 14 runners at Wanganui on May 30 over 2040m, slow track; 6 len behind Coney Island carrying 60kg at $12.70. Run before finished second of 9 runners at Wanganui on May 10 over 2060m, slow track; 1.3 len behind Air Dancer carrying 69.5kg at $6.50. Likely to figure on his return to jumping.

Racing second-up today. Fresh up after nine months finished seventh of 8 starters at New Plymouth Raceway on May 23 over 2000m, on slow going 2.25 len behind Ortem Legacy carrying 59kg at $37. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; finished third in a small field at Otaki on July 8 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Pride Of Aspen carrying 60kg at $12.40. Honest jumper with five wins and five minor placings from 14 starts over the obstacles.

Second-up today. Freshened for 38 days. Fresh up after seven months made some head-way from midfield; finished eighth of 13 runners at Woodville on April 29 over 2200m, on slow going 6 len behind Lord Spencer carrying 64kg at $18.90. Previously second-up finished fourth of 11 starters at Matamata on June 15 over 1600m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Because carrying 56kg at $16.20. Genuine jumper with two wins and two minor placings from six starts over the obstacles.

Last start finished fifth of 11 starters at Wanganui on May 10 over 3000m, slow track; 9 len behind Never Look Back carrying 66.5kg at $11.20. Race before finished ninth of 13 starters at Woodville on April 29 over 2200m, slow track; 7 len behind Lord Spencer with 64kg at $41.70. Rates well on best and can sneak into the finish with the right run.

Having second run back today. Not raced for 38 days. First-up after seven months finished 12th of 14 runners at Woodville on April 29 over 1600m, slow track; 7 len behind Dubai's Potiki with 55.5kg at $37.90. Previously second-up finished fifth of 11 starters at Wanganui on May 31 2025 over 2040m, in the wet; 13 len behind Mckhan with 54kg at $49. Fitter and is well placed back over the jumps.

Third-up today. First-up finished fourth of 12 starters at Waipukurau on April 26 over 1600m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Unusual Cortez with 58.5kg at $55.80. Second run from a spell finished seventh of 11 runners at Wanganui on May 10 over 2060m, slow track; 11 len behind Heza Monty carrying 58.5kg at $23.70. Go close. Certainly worth including back over the jumps.

Last run finished fifth of 10 starters at Otaki on May 16 over 2200m, slow track; 5 len behind Helluvah Return with 54.5kg at $17. Race before finished third of 11 starters at Wanganui on May 10 over 3000m, slow track; 7 len behind Never Look Back carrying 66kg at $5.70. Continues to improve. Key runner.

Dual acceptor. Last outing finished seventh of 8 runners at Te Rapa on May 24 over 2800m, slow track; 7 len behind Squire carrying 65.5kg at $57. Start before failed to make an impression; ran last at Wanganui on May 10 over 2060m, slow track; 24 len behind Air Dancer carrying 66.5kg at $28.50. Likely to find this too tough without big improvement.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up struggled in the run; ran last at Waipukurau on April 26 over 1600m, on a wet track; 18 len behind Unusual Invader with 57.5kg at $26.50. Second run from a spell made some head-way from midfield; finished seventh of 9 starters at Wanganui on May 10 over 2060m, slow track; 8 len behind Air Dancer with 66.5kg at $21.90. Hard to have on recent efforts.

Resumes. Finished off last preparation 6 of 8 runners at Woodville September 7 over 3000m, on rain affected going; 14 len behind The Bambino carrying 66kg at $20. First up last campaign 7 of 9 runners at Wanganui May 11 2025 over 3000m, on rain affected going; 14 len behind Never Look Back carrying 68kg at $17.50. Capable and looks a top-three chance.