Races MRB St Arnaud

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 8th of 12 in a Bm84 at Mornington on September 26 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Veyepee with 57.5kg at $101. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 in a Bm80 Grand Hcp at Caulfield on October 10 over 1700m, 2 len behind In'kantosstar with 61.5kg at $21. Can improve. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.

Most recently ran last of 13 in a Bm78 at Caulfield on October 14 over 2000m, 12 len behind Johnich with 60kg at $91. The race before that 6th of 14 in a Gold Nugget at Ballarat on September 18 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Ten Commandments carrying 54kg at $41. Well-placed this time and is among the leading chances.

Most recently rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 9 in a Hcp at Horsham on October 18 over 2100m, 1.3 len behind The Pendragon carrying 55.5kg at $2.90. Before that 5th of 13 in a Hcp at Hamilton on October 10 over 2200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Raging Bull carrying 56.5kg at $13. Among the leading chances after a good performance in the Horsham Cup last weekend.

Comes off a 37 day let-up. Last start favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose in a Bm62 at Mornington on September 17 over 2050m defeating Nicoffhome with 60.5kg at $4.20. The run before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 12 in a Bm74 at Pakenham Synthetic on August 24 over 2200m, 4 len behind Dragoon carrying 55kg at $6.50. This is a step up on last start but hard to knock back in form a good draw.

Last start 7th of 9 in a Hcp at Avoca on October 17 over 1860m, 14 len behind Tikemyson carrying 55kg at $7.50. The start before that won by a long-neck in a Bm62 at Mildura on October 6 over 1900m defeating Kikorangi with 60.5kg at $5. Beaten comfortably last start but is capable of better.

Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 9 in a Hcp at Manangatang on October 10 over 2000m, long-neck behind Miracle Spin carrying 55kg at $5. The run before that 3rd of 14 in a Bm66 at Ballarat on September 18 over 2000m, 1.1 len behind Ragazzone with 60kg at $26. Close to breaking through and is worth including.

Most recently raced on the pace before fading 10th of 14 in a 0-62 at Morphettville on October 10 over 2028m, 11 len behind Sixty Grand with 57kg at $10. The start before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 11 in a Bm62 at Mornington on September 17 over 2050m, nose behind Saveadateforme carrying 60kg at $8.50. Has ability but looks tested in this line-up.

Last start 7th of 10 in a Bm56 at Avoca on October 17 over 1860m, 4 len behind Princess Sakiko carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. The race before that ran second last of 11 in a Bm66 at Ballarat on October 9 over 1600m, 3 len behind Big Rooster with 55.5kg at $81. Tested again.

Most recently 3rd of 11 in a Bm68 at Mt Gambier on October 7 over 2400m, 7 len behind Fiorowngood with 54kg at $11. Before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 in a Bm56 at Coleraine on September 25 over 2250m, 3 len behind Sandastan with 59kg at $14. Improved efforts the past couple and draws ideally, so not the roughest.

Resuming after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fourth in a small field at Hamilton Chase April 7 over 3200m, soft track; 7 len behind Field Of Lights carrying 62.5kg at $1.85. When resuming last campaign fifth of 12 at Naracoorte Cl1-Sw February 8 over 2000m, 7 len behind Palace Green carrying 59kg at $31. Prefer to see how he has returned.