Racing well recently. Last start sat on the pace when 2nd of 8 at Wanganui on August 29 over 2040m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Wheelitin carrying 54kg at $3.40. The run before that favourite; settled well back; won by 1.0 len at Cambridge Synthetic on August 7 over 2000m defeating Skymax with 57kg at $26.80. Rates highly. No surprise to see him back in the winners' circle.

Form hard to fault. Most recently got back early 4th of 7 at Te Aroha on September 3 over 1600m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Overrated with 55kg at $4.30. Before that 2nd of 8 at Ruakaka on August 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Super Rosa carrying 60.5kg at $5.70. Must come into consideration over this longer journey.

Last start ran last of 7 at New Plymouth Raceway on August 15 over 2000m, on heavy track; 43 len behind Ayteem with 57kg at $6.30. Before that got back early 5th of 10 at Waverley on July 4 over 2200m, slow going 6 len behind Mckhan carrying 53kg at $9.50. Looks safely held again.

Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 10 at Wanganui on August 29 over 1600m, in the wet; 3 len behind Rosesrred with 58.5kg at $9.20. The race before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 13 at Riccarton Park on August 8 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 1.1 len behind Bundy carrying 57.5kg at $6.30. Close to a win. Up in trip and is worth some thought.

Racing well recently. Last start favourite; won by 1.3 len at Wanganui on August 29 over 2040m in heavy going defeating Poetic Justice with 56.5kg at $4.90. The start before that 4th of 13 at New Plymouth Raceway on August 15 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Hi Yo Fox Rox carrying 59.5kg at $4.40. Multiple winner over this distance and worth following up.

Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 13 at Hawera on August 9 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Malachy with 57kg at $12. The run before that eased back early on 6th of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on July 18 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Ayteem with 54kg at $27.60. Looking to others.

Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd of 8 at this track on August 22 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Malachy carrying 55kg at $3. The run before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Waverley on July 24 over 2200m, slow going 1.3 len behind Another Won't Hurt carrying 55kg at $3.60. One of the prime contenders.

Third-up today. Resuming won by 0.6 len at Awapuni Synthetic on August 13 over 1400m defeating Dazz with 53.5kg at $4.10. Second run from a spell won by a 0.1 len at Awapuni Synthetic on August 30 over 1700m defeating Perfect Pete carrying 54.5kg at $2.30. Well placed to bring up the hat-trick.

At the latest run 4th of 8 at this track on August 22 over 2100m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Malachy with 56kg at $7.40. The start before that 5th of 13 at Riccarton Park on August 8 over 2000m, in the wet; 3 len behind Bundy carrying 56kg at $5.60. Should be thereabouts.

Most recently 5th of 8 at Ruakaka on August 15 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Super Rosa with 56kg at $7.70. The run before that 4th of 7 at Otaki on July 30 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Benefactor carrying 52kg at $6.50. Might struggle again.

Chasing a hat-trick. Comes off a 48 day let-up. Last start won by a 0.2 len at Te Aroha on July 26 over 2200m in heavy going defeating Muscovado carrying 58.5kg at $21.20. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; scored a big 4 len win at Tauranga on July 12 over 2100m in heavy going defeating Heavenly Lady with 58.5kg at $3.90. Rates a top 4 hope and can feature in the finish.

At the latest run 5th of 8 at this track on August 22 over 2100m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Malachy carrying 55.5kg at $5.40. The run before that 2nd of 13 at Hawera on August 9 over 2100m, in the wet; 2 len behind Malachy with 55kg at $5.70. Can do much better this time.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at this track on August 22 over 2100m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Malachy carrying 54kg at $11. Before that scored a big 3 len win at Wanganui on August 2 over 2060m in the wet defeating Quill with 56kg at $3.90. Looks a solid top-4 prospect.

Most recently won by 1.3 len at Awapuni Synthetic on August 30 over 2140m defeating Giveusawink carrying 57.5kg at $2.20. Before that 5th of 8 at Woodville on August 16 over 3000m, on rain affected going; 13 len behind The Belvoir carrying 65.5kg at $4.60. Happy enough to dismiss in this field.

At the latest run 3rd of 7 at Te Aroha on September 3 over 3100m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Squire with 68kg at $4.40. The start before that 5th of 8 at Riccarton Park on August 8 over 4200m, on rain affected going; 16 len behind Little Thief carrying 69kg at $5.50. Others read better. Has to raise the bar to be competitive in this line-up.

At the latest run 6th of 8 at Awapuni Synthetic on August 30 over 1700m, 4 len behind Croix De Guerre with 54kg at $11.20. The race before that 9th of 14 at Otaki on July 10 over 2100m, on a wet track; 20 len behind Ziggy Khan with 59kg at $10.80. Not likely to buck the trend this time.