Found one better over the concluding stages at Grafton Cl6 over 2200m. Battled the race out bravely in a touch and go finish 0.8L at Doomben. Carries the big weight but his record at 2200 metres gives him a strong platform to bounce from.

Had the right run on the pace and made it count to win 0.6L at Doomben. Has built a strong record around middle distances and arrives with the best recent form in the race, just needs to answer the question to the rise in distance.

Handy inside, clear run, couldn't quicken 2.6L at Doomben Hcp over 1615m Soft 5. Trailed just off the pace and looked to have few excuses 8.8L at Eagle Farm Cl3-Sw over 1805m Soft 5.

Caught the eye storming home for second from back in the field 0.6L at Doomben. Looked to be crying out for further last start and gets exactly that here.

Trailed just off the pace and looked to have few excuses 4L at Eagle Farm Bm78 over 2200m. Under pressure in the lead and had to pull out all stops to hold sixth 2.4L at Doomben Hcp over 2030m.

Got back in the running and always had a tough task ahead 5L at Doomben Bm78 over 2200m Soft 7. Tried to sustain a long run on the pace but dropped out sharply 8.4L at Ipswich Bm78 over 2500m Soft 5.

Under extreme pressure to keep pace with the front-runners 15.2L at Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly Bm70 over 1150m Synthetic. Stalked the leaders however disappointed in a one-paced effort 14.8L at Sunshine Coast Bm70 over 1200m. Second-up.

Big effort to finish the race off well for third after getting back in-running 1L at Doomben Bm80 over 2000m. Always doing the chasing after displaying no early speed 4.6L at Eagle Farm Bm78 over 2200m.