Last start ran second last in a small field at Cambridge Synthetic on August 7 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind El Speedy Man carrying 55.5kg at $9.80. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 29 over 2000m, 6 len behind Above The Clouds carrying 57kg at $10.60. Rates a top 4 chance this time so expect sharp improvement.

Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Hastings on August 22 over 1600m, on heavy track; 1.5 len behind Don's Legacy with 60kg at $9.50. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Awapuni Synthetic on July 17 over 1700m, 4 len behind Love Janie with 56kg at $5.50. Thereabouts last time out. No surprise if he was in the finish.

Most recently 3rd of 13 at New Plymouth Raceway on August 15 over 2000m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Hi Yo Fox Rox carrying 58.5kg at $6.40. The start before that 11th of 13 at Te Rapa on August 8 over 1600m, in the wet; 7 len behind Vito carrying 57kg at $7.20. Top 4 chance.

Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 13 at New Plymouth Raceway on August 15 over 2000m, in the wet; 5 len behind Hi Yo Fox Rox carrying 59.5kg at $4.40. The run before that 4th of 13 at Hawera on August 9 over 2100m, on a wet track; 2.25 len behind Malachy with 54.5kg at $7.60. Capable of leading all of the way here.

At the latest run ran second last of 15 at Te Rapa on August 22 over 2400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind With Grace with 58kg at $8.70. Before that 4th of 12 at Hawera on August 9 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 1.5 len behind Reconvene with 57kg at $10.20. Is capable on his day and is not out of it.

At the latest run won by 1.3 len at Hawera on August 23 over 2100m on a heavy track defeating Satomi carrying 58.5kg at $8.20. The start before that ran second last of 13 at Riccarton Park on August 8 over 2000m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Bundy carrying 55kg at $136. Backing up quickly, and is not out of this.

Most recently 2nd of 8 at Riccarton Park on August 8 over 3100m, on rain affected going; 0.6 len behind Kick On with 67kg at $3.40. The start before that 4th of 10 at Riccarton Park on August 1 over 3100m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Benjamin carrying 66kg at $3.10. Is better off over the jumps.

Racing well recently. Returns from a 30-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 14 at Otaki on July 30 over 2100m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Malachy carrying 58.5kg at $10.50. The start before that 4th of 12 at Otaki on July 10 over 2100m, in the wet; 5 len behind Another Won't Hurt with 53kg at $11.20. Should be at his top now and looks sure to feature.

Last start 7th of 10 at Hastings on August 22 over 1600m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Don's Legacy carrying 58.5kg at $17.20. The start before that won by 1.0 len at this track on August 2 over 2060m on a heavy track defeating Kay's Ruebe carrying 58.5kg at $6.70. Prepared to overlook.

Racing well recently. At the latest run favourite; ran on from midfield and scored a big 4.5 len win at Hawera on August 9 over 1600m in heavy going defeating Flagship carrying 58.5kg at $3.50. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at Waverley on July 24 over 1650m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Hollaback Girl with 58.5kg at $6.90. Has ability and can measure up again.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up got back early 6th of 8 at this track on August 2 over 1360m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Go Trigger with 57.5kg at $12.30. Last start ran second last of 10 at Hastings on August 22 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Don's Legacy carrying 55kg at $14.70. Has the ability and is among the top 4 hopes.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 6th of 8 at Woodville on July 12 over 1600m, on a wet track; 12 len behind The Finnster carrying 67.5kg at $11.70. Last start 5th of 9 at Arawa Park on August 12 over 1950m, in the wet; 4 len behind Sharapova carrying 57kg at $4.20. Can bounce back.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up held ground to the line 3rd of 14 at Waverley on July 24 over 1650m, slow going 0.4 len behind Bruno carrying 53.5kg at $7.80. Second-up 10th of 12 at Hawera on August 9 over 1600m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Reconvene carrying 57.5kg at $5.60. Definite winning chance. Is worth another chance.

Most recently 8th of 14 at Hawera on August 23 over 2100m, in the wet; 11 len behind Leprekhan carrying 58kg at $9.90. The run before that sat on the pace before fading 7th of 14 at Otaki on July 30 over 2100m, in the wet; 7 len behind Malachy with 56kg at $22.10. Others preferred.

Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 14 at Hawera on August 23 over 2100m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Leprekhan carrying 56.5kg at $6.60. Before that won by 0.9 len at Te Aroha on July 26 over 3100m on a heavy track defeating Mobilized with 68kg at $4.70. Should be in the finish.

Dual acceptor. Most recently ran second last of 10 at Woodville on August 16 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Sacred Zed carrying 54kg at $15.60. The run before that raced on the pace before fading 11th of 14 at Otaki on July 30 over 2100m, on a wet track; 20 len behind Malachy carrying 54.5kg at $75.80. Unlikely to threaten.