Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 7th of 9 at Riccarton Park on August 29 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Moving Melody with 59.5kg at $7. Last start ran second last of 9 at Riccarton Park on September 12 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Iron Hawk carrying 59.5kg at $9.60. Well placed. Has the ability and is among the leading hopes.

Second-up. First-up after five months won by 0.9 len at Riccarton Park on September 12 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Miss Ziggy carrying 56kg at $3.90. Previously second-up won by 0.9 len at Riccarton Park on March 21 over 1200m defeating Pizarro carrying 57.5kg at $3. The one they have to beat.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic August 5 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Mr Fortrus with 59kg at $10. Previously first up; ran last of 14 at Riccarton Park in the LR Timaru Stakes January 24 over 1200m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Pour The Wine with 56kg at $28.10. Capable of a bold showing.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when last of 12 at Trentham in the LR Lightning Hcp March 21 over 1200m, soft track; 11 len behind Platinum Attack with 55kg at $29. Previously first up; ninth of 12 at this track October 11 over 1200m, 6 len behind Spot On Time carrying 56.5kg at $9. Expecting a bold run while fresh.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 3rd of 9 at Riccarton Park on August 29 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 1.2 len behind Moving Melody with 56kg at $3.40. Second-up 3rd of 9 at Riccarton Park on September 12 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.1 len behind Iron Hawk with 56kg at $3.10. Sure to prove hard to beat.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of eight months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 15 at Wingatui in the LR Hazlett Stakes February 7 over 1400m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Witz End with 53kg at $3.50. First up last campaign second of 14 at Riccarton Park October 25 over 1200m, a neck behind Legally Binding carrying 57kg at $7. Everything points to a positive return.

Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after six months favourite; won by 0.9 len at Riccarton Park on August 29 over 1000m in the wet defeating La Bella Nera carrying 54kg at $2.50. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 4th of 14 at Ellerslie on October 18 over 1400m, 4 len behind Arabian Songbird carrying 53kg at $18.20. In the money when second up in the past and can add to that record today.

Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Riccarton Park on August 29 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Moving Melody carrying 55.5kg at $8.30. The start before that won by 2 len at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 20 over 1200m defeating La Bella Nera carrying 54kg at $1.70. Followed up with a fourth last time over 1000m at Riccarton Park.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic August 5 over 1200m, 3 len behind Mr Fortrus with 55kg at $20.90. Previously first up; sixth of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic April 30 over 1400m, 5 len behind War Court with 58kg at $7.70. See how he returns.

Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 14 at Te Rapa on September 13 over 1100m, in the wet; 0.9 len behind Lhasa with 54kg at $14.80. Previously second-up won by a head at Tauranga on November 15 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Kitty Flash carrying 55kg at $8.70. Strips fitter and open to plenty of improvement.

Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 9 at Riccarton Park on September 12 over 1200m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Iron Hawk carrying 50kg at $12.90. The race before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at Riccarton Park on August 29 over 1000m, on a wet track; 0.9 len behind Moving Melody with 50kg at $12.80. Has been racing well. One of the chances.

Second-up. First-up after five months ran last of 9 at Riccarton Park on September 12 over 1200m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Iron Hawk with 54.5kg at $6.90. Previously second-up won by a 0.1 len at this track on March 12 over 1200m defeating Texas Dolly with 54kg at $3.90. Has a solid second up record but others are going much better.

Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign 14th of 17 at Riccarton Park April 11 over 1600m, soft track; 5 len behind Toa Haka carrying 53kg at $29.50. When resuming last campaign ran last of 10 at Riccarton Park January 24 over 1400m, in the wet; 11 len behind Graeme John carrying 58kg at $3.40. Expecting a effective return.

Most recently 6th of 10 at Riccarton Park on September 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Hakkinen with 59.5kg at $14.50. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Riccarton Park on August 29 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 2.75 len behind Shawshank with 54kg at $5.80. Rates highly on best form so he can turn things around.

Is first-up after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation sixth of 17 at Riccarton Park April 11 over 1600m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Toa Haka with 53kg at $7.10. First up last campaign second of 11 at this track October 19 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Platinum Pantheon with 57.5kg at $3. Should launch this campaign in a positive way.

Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after seven months 7th of 9 at Riccarton Park on August 29 over 1200m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Honor The Name carrying 55.5kg at $33.40. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Riverton on May 9 2025 over 1400m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Deciphering Me with 53.5kg at $3.20. Fitter but unlikely to threaten.

Second-up. First-up after four months ran second last of 8 at Wingatui on October 2 over 1200m, in the wet; 7 len behind Sir Sterling carrying 55.5kg at $19.30. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Wingatui on December 26 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Brave Spirit with 57kg at $49.20. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two.