Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran second last of 11 in a G2 The Run To The Rose at this track on September 12 over 1200m, 5 len behind Warwoven carrying 55kg at $18. Last start 8th of 12 in the G1 Golden Rose Stakes at this track on September 26 over 1400m, 6 len behind Warwoven carrying 56.5kg at $61. Fitter now and ready for this trip and further.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming sat on the pace when 2nd of 10 in the G3 Ming Dynasty Quality at this track on September 12 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Persian Wonder carrying 58.5kg at $8. Second run from a spell eased back early on 9th of 12 in the G1 Golden Rose Stakes at this track on September 26 over 1400m, 6 len behind Warwoven with 56.5kg at $41. Looking for this trip and can score a long overdue victory.

Most recently won by 0.6 len in the G3 Ming Dynasty Quality at this track on September 12 over 1400m defeating Stormy Marco carrying 53kg at $19. The run before that 5th of 10 in the G3 Up and Coming Stakes at this track on August 29 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind Plagiarism carrying 56kg at $31. Not as well weighted today, place prospects look best.

Recent form sound. Last start came from midfield and won by a nose in the LR Dulcify Stakes at Randwick on October 3 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Genesis Runner with 56.5kg at $4.40. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.9 len in a Super Mdn at Randwick Kensington on September 9 over 1550m defeating Unhinged carrying 56.5kg at $4.20. Hard to stop in this vein of form.

Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 8 in the LR Dulcify Stakes at Randwick on October 3 over 1600m, slow going nose behind Wonka with 56.5kg at $1.95. The run before that 4th of 10 in the G3 Ming Dynasty Quality at this track on September 12 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Persian Wonder with 53kg at $4. Blinkers come off and no excuses today on the backup.

Recent form sound. Most recently rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 9 in the G2 Bill Stutt Stakes at Caulfield on September 27 over 1600m, long-neck behind Diameter carrying 57kg at $10. The race before that scored a big 3.5 len win in a Mdn-Sw at Caulfield Heath on September 16 over 1500m defeating Corviglia carrying 57kg at $4. Deep into the prep and worth thought.

Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.5 len in a Bm72 at this track on September 30 over 1400m defeating Anthropoid carrying 54.5kg at $4.20. The start before that won by a nose in a Bm64 at Hawkesbury on September 10 over 1400m defeating Stallone with 56kg at $1.75. Looks tested in this field.

Last start favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a long-neck in a Super Mdn-Sw at Kembla Grange on September 26 over 1600m defeating Van Hoven with 56.5kg at $2.20. The race before that 4th of 9 in a Cg&E Mdn at Newcastle on September 18 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Federalist with 60kg at $7.50. Happy to risk against these.

Having third race start. At debut, 3rd of 11 in a Cg&E Mdn-Sw at Hawkesbury on September 5 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Unbridled Storm carrying 56.5kg at $21. Second-up won by a neck in a Mdn-Sw at Hawkesbury on September 24 over 1500m defeating True Tone with 56.5kg at $12. Others seem to have his measure.

Dual acceptor. Having third race start. At debut, 5th of 11 in a Mdn at Illawarra Grange on September 17 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Aladdin's Girl with 57kg at $6.50. Second-up favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.2 len in a Mdn at Newcastle on October 3 over 1500m defeating Rye Manhattan with 56kg at $3.30. Looks tested in this field.

Unbeaten in three career starts. Returns from a 42-day let-up. Last start ran on from midfield and won by a nose in a Midway Bm72(70) at this track on August 29 over 1800m on a rain affected track defeating Doradus carrying 53kg at $4. The start before that came from midfield and won by a long-neck in a Mid Cl1 at Gosford on August 6 over 1600m defeating Sirius Moss with 59kg at $1.65. Proven at the trip and looks ready for Group company.

Second-up. First-up after four months ran second last of 9 in the LR Jim Moloney Stakes at Caulfield on September 27 over 1440m, 5.5 len behind Regal Ambition carrying 57.5kg at $41. Previously second-up won by a neck in a Ctry Mdn-Sw at Albury on May 26 over 1175m on a rain affected track defeating Hot Toddy carrying 55kg at $1.55. Listed winner over the winter likely to need a few more runs.