Second-up. First-up after four months 7th of 12 in the G3 Coongy Cup at Caulfield on October 14 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Ziryab with 54kg at $41. Previously second-up 7th of 13 at Newcastle All Weather on January 16 over 2011m, 5.5 len behind King's Code with 62.5kg at $7. Looks a fair way off peak form so others are preferred.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran second last of 12 in a Bm84 at Mornington on September 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Veyepee carrying 59kg at $51. Second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 10 in a Bm80 Grand Hcp at Caulfield on October 10 over 1700m, 1.0 len behind In'kantosstar with 62kg at $61. Better last time and comes under notice now.

At the latest run ran last of 15 in the G3 Tesio Stakes at this track on October 24 over 2040m, 4.5 len behind Soverato with 54kg at $151. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 in a Bm80 Grand Hcp at Caulfield on October 10 over 1700m, 4 len behind In'kantosstar with 62.5kg at $101. Struggling to find form and has the job ahead.

Most recently raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 in a Bm78 at Cranbourne on October 23 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind Nation's Call carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. The race before that raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 in a Bm84 at Mornington on September 26 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Veyepee with 57kg at $9. Might just find this a bit too tough.

Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 13 in a Bm78 at Caulfield on October 14 over 2000m, neck behind Johnich carrying 59kg at $8. The race before that 4th of 13 in a Bm84 at Mornington on September 26 over 2000m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Ziryab with 56kg at $14. Racing well and will be storming home.

Most recently 5th of 8 in a Hcp at St Arnaud on October 24 over 2000m, 5 len behind Aftermath with 60.5kg at $11. The race before that ran last of 13 in a Bm78 at Caulfield on October 14 over 2000m, 12 len behind Johnich carrying 60kg at $91. Hard to ignore the recent efforts so happy to overlook.

Recent form sound. Most recently won by a neck in a Bm78 at Caulfield on October 14 over 2000m defeating Politely Dun carrying 56kg at $14. Before that 3rd of 13 in a Bm84 at Mornington on September 26 over 2000m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Ziryab with 54kg at $21. Racing very well and can win again.

Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 in a Bm84 at Caulfield on October 14 over 2400m, 2.5 len behind Autumnheat with 55.5kg at $8.50. Before that sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 13 in a Bm84 at Mornington on September 26 over 2000m, slow going 13 len behind Ziryab with 56kg at $4. Sure to be in the thick of things again.

Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 13 in a Bm70 at Hamilton on October 10 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Rich Champagne carrying 60.5kg at $18. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 in a Woodford Cup at Warrnambool on December 31 over 1700m, 1.75 len behind Ocean Beyond with 54kg at $2.50. Fitter but this will test.

Most recently 11th of 15 in the G3 Tesio Stakes at this track on October 24 over 2040m, 3.5 len behind Soverato carrying 54kg at $21. The race before that 8th of 17 in a Bm94 at Randwick on October 3 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Unleeshing with 50kg at $26. Ready to peak now with McDonald on from a soft gate.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 10th of 12 in a Bm84 at Caulfield on September 19 over 1400m, 3 len behind Fiorenot carrying 53.5kg at $101. Last start eased back early on 9th of 13 in a Bm78 at Caulfield on October 14 over 2000m, 6 len behind Johnich carrying 56.5kg at $61. Must improve sharply.

Form hard to fault. Last start rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 11 in a Bm70 at Geelong on October 21 over 2400m, 1.5 len behind Fiorowngood carrying 60.5kg at $3.40. The race before that led but faded 2nd of 13 in a Bm84 at Mornington on September 26 over 2000m, slow going 1.3 len behind Ziryab carrying 52.5kg at $6.50. Tougher now but should give a sight.

Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 13 in a Bm78 at Caulfield on October 14 over 2000m, long-neck behind Johnich carrying 56kg at $2.20. Before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck in a Bm66 at Ballarat on September 30 over 1600m defeating Crocodile with 60kg at $1.95. Huge run last time, can push forward here and atone.

Second run back. First-up after three months eased back early on 7th of 10 in a Bm80 Grand Hcp at Caulfield on October 10 over 1700m, 3.5 len behind In'kantosstar with 57kg at $9.50. Previously second-up settled well back; won by 0.5 len in a 3yo Hcp at Caulfield on July 11 over 2000m in soft going defeating Our Chief carrying 52kg at $6.50. Caught the eye late fresh and can improve but draw hurts.

Most recently got back early 6th of 12 in a Bm70 at Geelong on October 21 over 1700m, 2.5 len behind Dubai Watch carrying 60kg at $71. The run before that got back early 8th of 11 in a Bm66 at Coleraine on September 25 over 1300m, 5 len behind Thinking Sensation carrying 62.5kg at $10. Will struggle again.

Third-up today. First-up 5th of 12 in a Bm66 at Bendigo on October 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Our Justify with 59.5kg at $15. Last start won by a nose in a Bm70 at Geelong on October 21 over 1700m defeating Revolver with 57.5kg at $12. Tougher now and draw only adds to that.

Form hard to fault. Most recently came from midfield and won by 2.25 len in a Bm66 at Seymour on October 11 over 2000m in soft going defeating Takemetothemoon carrying 59kg at $7.50. The start before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 in a Bm66 at Bendigo on September 20 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Eishaa carrying 59kg at $3.70. Harder now but is heading the right way.

At the latest run 7th of 12 in a Bm70 at Geelong on October 21 over 1700m, 3 len behind Dubai Watch with 57.5kg at $5.50. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by 3.5 len in a Bm62 at Pakenham Synthetic on October 5 over 1600m defeating Chocolate Royal with 59.5kg at $3.80. Will need to do a bit more.

Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 12 in a Bm70 at Cranbourne on October 23 over 2025m, 1.75 len behind Killenaule carrying 58kg at $8.50. The race before that 4th of 11 in a F&M Hcp at Cranbourne on October 9 over 2025m, 4 len behind Ocean Bay with 55kg at $7. Comes into this in ordinary form. Going okay but this is tougher.

Last start eased back early on 7th of 12 in a Bm80 at Morphettville on October 24 over 2000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Placo with 54kg at $15. The race before that 9th of 12 in a 0-68 at Morphettville on October 17 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Florey carrying 59.5kg at $101. Not doing enough.

Last start got back early 8th of 10 in a Bm66 at Sale on October 25 over 2200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Tishman carrying 54kg at $31. The race before that won by a nose in a Bm56 at Bairnsdale on October 12 over 2200m on a soft track defeating Jonquil carrying 57kg at $6. Might struggle again.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 9 in a Bm62 at Kyneton on October 20 over 1887m, head behind Biratu carrying 60.5kg at $3.90. The race before that 3rd of 8 in a Bm62 at Geelong on October 7 over 1765m, slow going 2.75 len behind Stay Humble carrying 60.5kg at $12. Way down in the weights, not the worst.