Last start ran second last of 13 in the G3 JRA Cup at Caulfield on September 27 over 2000m, 11 len behind Royal Supremacy carrying 54kg at $41. The run before that made ground from midfield; 4th of 15 in a Hcp at Flemington on September 12 over 1700m, 3 len behind St Lawrence with 53kg at $71. Looks safely held.

At the latest run 6th of 11 in the LR RM Ansett Classic at Mornington on September 26 over 2400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Hurry Curry carrying 56kg at $8. The start before that 6th of 11 in the G3 Archer Stakes at Flemington on September 12 over 2500m, 5.5 len behind Shockletz carrying 55kg at $26. Has ability and is a top-three hope.

Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 11 in a Hcp at Coleraine on September 25 over 1800m, 1.3 len behind Mangione carrying 60.5kg at $31. Previously second-up 6th of 8 in a Mill Cup Bm74 at Mt Gambier on March 22 over 2050m, 9 len behind Unseen Ruler carrying 58.5kg at $10. That run was a bit plain so prefer her later on.

Comes here off a 31-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 13 in a Bm84 at Sandown-Hillside on September 9 over 1600m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Changing Colours with 59.5kg at $101. The start before that 11th of 13 in a Bm100 at Flemington on July 18 over 2000m, slow going 7 len behind Saint George with 54.5kg at $20. Each way value.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming got back early 9th of 15 in a Hcp at Flemington on September 12 over 1700m, 5.5 len behind St Lawrence carrying 54kg at $81. Second-up 7th of 13 in a Bm84 at Mornington on September 26 over 2000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Ziryab with 60.5kg at $26. Hard to fault if at his best.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming eased back early on 7th of 11 in the G3 Archer Stakes at Flemington on September 12 over 2500m, 6 len behind Shockletz carrying 54kg at $41. Last start ran last of 13 in a G3 The Bart Cummings at Flemington on October 3 over 2520m, in the wet; 14 len behind Mr Monaco carrying 54kg at $31. Not out of this at value.

Dual acceptor. At the latest run 5th of 11 in a Hcp at Coleraine on September 25 over 1800m, 2 len behind Mangione carrying 57kg at $15. Before that 9th of 14 in a Gold Nugget at Ballarat on September 18 over 1600m, 6 len behind Ten Commandments with 54kg at $81. Looking to others.

Recent form sound. Comes off a 56 day let-up. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 9 in a Bm78 at Morphettville Parks on August 15 over 2426m, in the wet; 0.6 len behind Harsh with 59.5kg at $3.90. The run before that 4th of 10 in the Banjo Paterson Final at Flemington on July 4 over 2600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Highland Blaze with 53kg at $4.20. Capable of taking this out.

Most recently got back early 10th of 13 in a Bm84 at Mornington on September 26 over 2000m, slow going 7 len behind Ziryab with 56.5kg at $101. The run before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 in a Bm74 at Sandown-Hillside on September 9 over 1800m, slow going 5 len behind Emperor Tzu carrying 59kg at $61. Good enough to turn things around.

Recent form sound. Most recently sat on the pace when 2nd of 7 in a Bm78 at Geelong on September 23 over 2440m, 0.8 len behind Autumnheat carrying 57kg at $4.40. The run before that won by 0.8 len in a Bm74 at Pakenham Synthetic on August 24 over 2200m defeating Hot Too Go with 58kg at $8.50. Leading prospect.

Dual acceptor. Most recently 5th of 11 in the LR RM Ansett Classic at Mornington on September 26 over 2400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Hurry Curry carrying 54kg at $21. Before that 2nd of 13 in a Bm78 at Sandown-Hillside on September 2 over 2400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Leonchroi carrying 56.5kg at $20. Terrific chance to return to form.

Comes off a 51 day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 9 in a Bm62 at Warrnambool on August 20 over 2000m, on a wet track; 0.8 len behind Shamex carrying 65.5kg at $7. The run before that eased back early on 7th of 11 in a Bm62 at Warrnambool on July 23 over 1700m, in the wet; 11 len behind Side Piece with 63.5kg at $8. Likely to measure up.

Dual acceptor. Most recently 9th of 11 in a Hcp at Coleraine on September 25 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Mangione carrying 54kg at $41. The race before that struggled in the run home; ran second last of 10 in a Bm70 at Warracknabeal on August 29 over 2000m, 6 len behind Tikemyson with 61.5kg at $101. Better off looking at others.

Last start 9th of 12 in a Bm80 at Murray Bridge on October 3 over 2000m, slow going 8 len behind Giggenbach with 56.5kg at $26. The race before that 6th of 11 in a Bm78 at Morphettville on September 12 over 2525m, 4.5 len behind Retourne carrying 58kg at $11. Has the task ahead.

Most recently 8th of 11 in a Hcp at Coleraine on September 25 over 1800m, 4 len behind Mangione with 54kg at $4.60. Before that settled well back; won by 0.8 len in a Bm70 at Warracknabeal on August 29 over 2000m defeating Nicoffhome carrying 58.5kg at $7. Great chance to atone.

Dual acceptor. Racing second-up today. Last start ran last of 11 in a Hcp at Coleraine on September 25 over 1800m, 7 len behind Mangione carrying 54kg at $21. At only start last preparation 5th of 13 in a Nara Cup (Bm78) at Naracoorte on February 8 over 2000m, 5 len behind El James with 57kg at $26. Hard to be diving in at this stage of the prep.

Dual acceptor. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 14 in a Bm66 at Ballarat on September 18 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Ragazzone carrying 60.5kg at $7.50. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 in a Bm70 at Seymour on September 10 over 2046m, on a slow track; head behind Covert Thinking carrying 58.5kg at $11. Might struggle again.