Comes here off a 42-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track on July 24 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Self Ace carrying 56kg at $8.60. The start before that 4th of 12 at this track on July 3 over 1600m, 9 len behind Not Border with 53kg at $109.90. Improvement required to threaten in this field.

Second run back. First-up after five months held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at this track on August 15 over 1600m, 6 len behind Bernard Handsome with 56kg at $2.90. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on February 20 over 1600m, neck behind Non Fiction with 56kg at $1.70. Strips fitter and is an excellent winning chance.

Second run back. First-up after three months 9th of 13 at this track on August 15 over 1400m, 11 len behind Gerbera Flavor carrying 56kg at $7.90. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 3.5 len at this track on April 15 over 1400m defeating Takezo with 56kg at $1.30. Should progress from that first-up run.

Second run back. First-up after two months 4th of 13 at this track on August 15 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Gerbera Flavor with 54kg at $23.20. Previously second-up ran second last of 11 at this track on December 24 over 1200m, 17 len behind Konigsallee carrying 54kg at $5.40. One of the top chances.

Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track on August 14 over 1600m defeating Talisman Chant with 56kg at $3.50. Before that favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track on June 29 over 1400m defeating Jun Fort with 56kg at $1.80. One of the chief contenders.

Last start 8th of 12 at this track on August 17 over 1600m, 7 len behind Last Love Love carrying 54kg at $93.70. The race before that 7th of 11 at this track on July 24 over 1600m, 6 len behind Self Ace with 54kg at $344.20. Comes into this in ordinary form. Can't enthuse.

First-up. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at this track March 13 over 1600m, 11 len behind Ascot Miyagi with 56kg at $111.80. Previously first up; third in a small field at this track October 23 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Pharma D'or carrying 55kg at $2.80. Looks up against it.

Second run back. First-up after five months set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 8 at this track on August 15 over 1600m, neck behind Bernard Handsome carrying 56kg at $16.20. Previously second-up ran second last of 9 at this track on March 13 over 1400m, 9 len behind Dear Simba with 56kg at $10.80. Fitter for recent racing and is a winning hope.

Racing second-up today. Last start sat on the pace when 2nd of 10 at this track on August 14 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Haru Ichiban with 53kg at $18.20. At only start last preparation 10th of 12 at this track on May 22 over 1400m, 10 len behind Vestalis with 56kg at $32.60. Don't underestimate.

Most recently ran last of 8 at this track on August 15 over 1600m, 23 len behind Bernard Handsome carrying 56kg at $77.10. The run before that 3rd of 9 at this track on July 23 over 1600m, 9 len behind Cosmos Flavor with 56kg at $172.90. Well held last time and facing tough task today.