Races OR Gold Coast

Went within half a length of Livalittle in a Benchmark 85 at Eagle Farm last start after losing ground early and racing wide, so the effort had genuine merit. He had also been beaten only a long neck at Doomben the run prior when near the top of betting. Wet-track record and the claim help, provided he offsets the wide draw.

Finished eighth in a Benchmark 85 at Eagle Farm last start, beaten just under five lengths at long odds, and there was no obvious excuse after he failed to finish it off. Fitter and in the mix.

Resumed in a Benchmark 85 at Doomben and finished last, beaten three and a half lengths after settling back and failing to quicken. Tackles a more suitable trip and can make his presence felt.

Had to cover ground when seventh in an NMW at Eagle Farm last start, beaten just over eight lengths, so there is some reason to be forgiving even though he was well held. That followed a narrow Class 5 win at Doomben, where he beat Bluepinot by a neck. More a place hope than a clear top pick.

Was sent out at big odds when seventh in a 3yo+ FM Benchmark 78 at Rosehill, beaten a length and a half after tracking the speed and battling on. The run prior was stronger, winning an Open at Taree over 1400m from Zaru when near the top of betting. Wet ground suits, but 1700m is the question.

Arrives in winning rhythm after taking a Benchmark 70 at Eagle Farm over 1500m, beating Detrimental by half a length as a short odds-on favourite. That backed up a four-length Class 2 win at Ipswich over Wounder, so the progression is clear. Proven at Gold Coast and the trip, with the same rider claiming again.

Worked up from country grade after finishing eighth in a Class 3 at Warwick, beaten just under five lengths at big odds after racing keenly and wide throughout. The start prior was much worse, last on the Gold Coast Poly in a Benchmark 58 and beaten over 12 lengths despite being near the top of betting. Needs a sizeable lift in this company.

Finished sixth behind Precise Star in a Benchmark 70 at Eagle Farm last start, beaten six lengths at long odds after beginning slowly. That was still better than his Grafton Open run two back, when last and beaten over 10 lengths after another slow start. Weight relief and blinkers need to spark a big turnaround.

Held second in an NMW at Eagle Farm last start, beaten just under two lengths by Divine Purpose after looking a winning hope before being run down late. He had won a Class 2 at Murwillumbah two weeks earlier, beating Whiskey Miss by a length and a half as favourite while carrying 63kg. Distance suits, but he still has a few to turn away.

Returned with a second at Gold Coast over 1400m, beaten two and a half lengths by Deep Respect after beginning slowly and working home evenly. Her previous Eagle Farm run in a Benchmark 78 was disappointing, finishing last after being near the top of betting and finding little late. Needs to show the 1700m brings improvement.

Had genuine excuses when fifth as favourite in a Benchmark 78 at Doomben, beaten a length and a half after being slow away and held up in the straight. His previous fourth in a Benchmark 85 at Eagle Farm was also sound, again beaten a length and a half after charging home from well back. Light weight and Bayliss back make him a key winning chance.