Recent form sound. Most recently 4th in a small field at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 20 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Mr Fortrus carrying 58kg at $4.30. The run before that 2nd of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 5 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Mr Fortrus with 59kg at $9.30. Up in trip and is worth some thought.

Gelding back from a spell of five-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign when last of 13 at this track March 21 over 1800m, 10 len behind Royal Valour with 60.5kg at $8.80. When resuming last campaign sixth of 9 at this track September 13 over 1800m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Cognito carrying 58kg at $22.10. Capable of a big run.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign second last of 18 at Ellerslie in the G2 Auckland Cup March 7 over 3200m, 22 len behind Paradise Storm with 55.5kg at $3.20. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 2.25 len Ashburton October 11 over 2200m defeating Dioressence carrying 59kg at $3.20. Can sneak into the finish.

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign tenth of 13 at this track March 21 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Royal Valour with 58kg at $19.80. Previously first up; fifth of 8 at Phar Lap Racecourse September 7 over 1600m, 6 len behind Richard Stomper carrying 58kg at $13.70. Needs more time.

Second run back. First-up after six months 5th of 18 in the G3 Winter Cup at this track on August 1 over 1600m, in the wet; 6 len behind Quintabelle with 53kg at $30.60. Previously second-up 6th of 14 at Oamaru on July 20 2025 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Where's Wally carrying 54kg at $18.70. Can do much better this time with the run under his belt.

Last start settled well back; won by 0.8 len at this track on August 8 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating Move On with 57kg at $8.30. Before that 14th of 18 in the G3 Winter Cup at this track on August 1 over 1600m, on a wet track; 13 len behind Quintabelle with 53kg at $31.10. Racing well and can win again.

Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 16 at Wingatui in the LR Dunedin Gold Cup February 28 over 2400m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Noble Knight with 53kg at $7.70. When resuming last campaign seventh of 14 at this track January 24 over 1600m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Accidental Tourist carrying 59.5kg at $16.70. Expecting her to hit the ground running this campaign.

Last start favourite; won by a 0.0 len at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 20 over 1400m defeating Hey Now carrying 57kg at $4. Before that 7th of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 5 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Mr Fortrus carrying 54kg at $9.20. Backs up quickly and is expected to run well again.

At the latest run won by a 0.1 len at this track on August 8 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Belzoni with 54kg at $7.10. The race before that led to the turn then faded 6th of 10 at this track on August 1 over 1400m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Wire Rope carrying 56.5kg at $6. Bold showing expected.

Most recently 15th of 18 in the G3 Winter Cup at this track on August 1 over 1600m, in the wet; 13 len behind Quintabelle carrying 53kg at $22.50. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Oamaru on July 19 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 1.2 len behind Bella Luce with 54.5kg at $15.50. Has ability and gets his chance to show what he can do.

Resumes after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign by 1.75 len this track April 11 over 2000m slow track defeating Miss Enzed with 59.5kg at $4.50. First up last campaign second of 14 at Ashburton October 31 over 1400m, soft track; 0.8 len behind Epilogue carrying 59kg at $3.50. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Everything points to a positive return.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 6th of 14 at Oamaru on July 19 over 1400m, in the wet; 9 len behind Shawshank with 59.5kg at $14.40. Second run from a spell came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 20 over 1400m, 0.4 len behind Graeme John carrying 59kg at $5.50. Nice draw but others preferred.