Went close in a 3yo+ Open at Carnarvon last start, moving into it by the turn and finishing second to Pharoah Show, beaten a neck on good ground. His fifth before that in a 3yo+ Benchmark 68+ was disappointing as short odds-on favourite, but this is a more suitable class setting and the 3kg claim helps offset 60.5kg. The trip is the query, but he is a major player.

Drops out of mid-week 3yo+ NMW1Y company after finishing second last at Belmont Park, beaten six and a half lengths at long odds. His previous ninth on soft ground was also plain, with no late impression from the rear. Needs conditions to fall his way.

Was safely beaten in 3yo+ NMW1Y grade at Belmont Park last start, finishing last behind Back To Bondi and beaten over 11 lengths after being restrained near the home turn. That was a sharp contrast to his Mt Newman win in a 3yo+ Benchmark 56+, where he beat Torqued Up by just over seven lengths. Needs to rebound and prove the 2000m.

Raced wide throughout in a 3yo+ Open at Carnarvon last start and was safely held in fifth, beaten four and a half lengths by Pharoah Show at generous odds. The run prior had more merit, winning a 3yo+ Benchmark 62+ at Junction by three and a half lengths from Tiff's Lad despite covering ground. Junction win prior keeps him a sound place hope, though Hard Questions has his measure.

Held his form well in a 3yo+ Benchmark 56+ at Carnarvon last start, travelling strongly and being pipped by Another Nephew, beaten just over half a length as the well-supported favourite. That followed a 1600m win over Odin Omen in the same grade. If he runs 2000m, he sets the standard.

Had excuses when fifth in a 3yo+ Benchmark 56+ at Carnarvon last start, racing wide throughout before making ground, but the margin was still over 12 lengths. Two back she was second last behind Fries With That and beaten just over seven lengths when unwanted in the market. Needs a clear lift.

Worked home only evenly when seventh in a 3yo+ Benchmark 56+ at Carnarvon, beaten over 13 lengths by Another Nephew, and there was no strong excuse. His third at Junction in a 3yo+ Benchmark 48+ two back was sound without being a major pointer, beaten just under five lengths. Needs the longer trip to bring sharp improvement.

Eases back from a provincial assignment after finishing seventh in a 3yo+ Maiden at Northam, beaten over 13 lengths at big odds after giving away a big start. The run prior was worse, last over 2200m at Northam and well beaten when unwanted in the market. Place claims rely on improvement in this country setting.