Held third in a BM64+ at Moora last start, beaten just over three lengths after rolling forward and having no answer late to Climb On Top. That was a much better effort than his Broome last when beaten nine lengths at long odds. Apprentice claim helps; rough place hope.

Drops back from Saturday company after finishing seventh in a 1 Metro Win at Ascot, beaten three lengths at long odds without a clear excuse. His Moora second prior was stronger, when just run down late by Mars Mission, and he is a previous winner at this track and trip. Mars Mission beat him recently, so he profiles each-way.

Backs up quickly after a ninth in NMW1Y company at Ascot, where he was close enough on the turn but did not quicken and was beaten five and a half lengths. His Moora win before that was much better, beating Weapons Hot by just over a length when near the top of betting. Last-start flat spot keeps him to a place profile.

Returns from a four-month break after a productive last campaign. He was last seen running fifth in a Class 5 at Belmont Park on heavy ground, beaten just over a length by Under Influence after being overrun late, and he had beaten Salty Miss at Bunbury the start before. His 1200m record is strong, he has placed at this venue, and the winning rider returns with an excellent association. First-up, he brings the most appealing winning case.

Comes through a solid Ascot fifth in 1 Metro Win grade, beaten just over two lengths by Kraken Time after working home evenly. Two back he ran third in NMW1Y grade at Bunbury, making ground from well back to get into the money behind Scream. Proven 1200m winner and genuine place hope if he holds that level.

Returns from a two-month freshening after two heavy defeats in Class 1 company. He was bumped at the start before finishing second last at Belmont Park, beaten over 11 lengths, and that followed a Bunbury last when beaten over 14 lengths. Winning-distance angle helps only if he finds sharp improvement.