Ran a much better race when third in a BM65 at Sunshine Coast last start, beaten just over two lengths by Family Of League on heavy ground after being well back at the turn. That was a solid response to a safely held Quality run at Toowoomba, where he also struck interference in the straight. Proven enough at 1800m to rate a strong winning chance.

Faded out when eighth in a BM68 at Eagle Farm last start, beaten just over six lengths after being unwanted in the market. He now comes back from mid-week company and the softer set-up helps, while his Kilcoy second two runs ago had more merit after he was steadied near the home turn. Latest fade keeps him more a place hope.

Had genuine excuses when sixth at Gold Coast Poly last start, racing wide throughout and failing to quicken after being near the top of an open market. The start prior he beat Victory Command at this track, finding enough after beginning awkwardly. Strong track-and-distance record gives him clear place appeal.

Was disappointing when last in a BM68 at Eagle Farm, beaten just over nine lengths after settling well back and making no impression. The class relief from mid-week company is important, and his previous BM70 sixth at this venue was more competitive when beaten just over two lengths. Place claims if he rebounds.

Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing fifth at this track, beaten two lengths by All About Artie when keen early but still making ground without threatening. His previous Warwick third in Class 3 grade was strong, beaten just over half a length by So You Can Torque, and he has handled wet ground well. Wet-track record adds confidence.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 4th of 10 in a Bm62 at this track on October 3 over 1400m, 2 len behind Tam Na Ghar carrying 58.5kg at $12. Second run from a spell ran second last in a small field in a Cl4 at this track on October 31 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Divine Justice with 53kg at $5.50. Shapes as a leading player.

Backs up quickly after finishing second last in a Class 3 at Ipswich, beaten seven lengths by Lord Protector when he moved into it but could not quicken. He had won a Mdn at Ipswich the start prior, beating Aremkay by just over two lengths, though that is a different task. Weight relief helps, but his 1800m and wet-track records leave him with plenty to prove. Looking to others for the winner.

Worked home soundly for fifth in a BM65 at Gold Coast Poly last start, although he was still beaten just under eight lengths by Power Reece. His better reference is the start prior at this track, where he was slow away and beaten a nose by Tambourine Man in a BM58. More a place chance than a winning push.