Second run back. First-up after five months 5th of 14 at this track on August 1 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Shalabiya carrying 55.5kg at $6.40. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Ellerslie on December 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Miss Jones carrying 57kg at $7.20. Fitter and can break through.

At debut, 3rd of 14 at this track on August 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Shalabiya with 58.5kg at $11.10. Shows ability and expected to improve. Well-placed to get off the mark.

Most recently 4th of 14 at Te Aroha on July 26 over 1400m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind Black Diamond carrying 56.5kg at $7.10. Before that 6th of 10 at Te Aroha on July 5 over 1150m, on a wet track; 2.25 len behind Sonar with 56.5kg at $21.30. Can improve again. Improver who can measure up this time.

Was well in the market at debut, ran second last of 10 at Te Rapa on July 25 over 1200m, on a wet track; 12 len behind Wise Choice carrying 58.5kg at $4.50. Can open his account from a better gate.

First starter by El Roca out of Loch Leven. Has a total of five trials prior to his debut today. Market the best guide to his chances.

Facing the starter for the first time. Four-year-old gelding by Roc De Cambes out of Show Up. At the most recent trial finished 99th on May 12 at Avondale over 1200m. Trained on the course but others rate better and happy to risk without a significant market move.

Last start 8th of 14 at this track on August 1 over 1200m, slow going 10 len behind Shalabiya carrying 56.5kg at $115.10. The race before that 4th of 8 at this track on July 18 over 1200m, 8 len behind Rotten Tommy carrying 53.5kg at $59.30. A better run is on the cards.

Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 7th of 10 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Karyon carrying 54kg at $11.80. Likely improver who can play a role in the finish.

Dual acceptor. Mare by Swiss Ace facing the starter for the first time. Was runner-up in a trial at Te Awamutu on July 14 over 1150m. Worth watching despite a difficult draw.

Third-up today. First-up 7th of 10 at this track on July 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Cowboy carrying 56.5kg at $78.70. Last start ran second last of 14 at this track on July 18 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Pact carrying 56.5kg at $140.30. Hard to have.

Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 10 at this track on July 11 over 1200m, slow going 0.9 len behind Latoya with 57kg at $22.70. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at this track on August 1 over 1100m, slow going 4 len behind She's No Saint carrying 56kg at $9.20. Up in trip and is worth some thought.

Three-year-old colt (Contributer - Sharp Proposition) has trialled on three occasions leading into today's race. Was third in an Avondale barrier trial over 1000m on July 21. Tough assignment.

At debut, 2nd of 9 at Ellerslie on June 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; head behind Back Of The Bus carrying 54kg at $6.80. Shows ability and expected to improve. Can progress and take this out.

Third-up today. First-up 7th of 10 at this track on July 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Latoya with 55kg at $38.90. Last start 5th of 11 at this track on August 1 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5 len behind She's No Saint with 54kg at $61.70. Others rate better.