Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 16 at Ellerslie in the G3 Easter Handicap April 18 over 1600m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Lupo Solitario carrying 58.5kg at $14. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Ellerslie October 25 2025 over 1200m slow track defeating Hitabell with 54.5kg at $7. Terrific chance.

At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 in the G3 Arawa (Sweynesse) Stakes at Ellerslie on October 17 over 1215m, slow going 1.4 len behind Platinum Attack with 59kg at $17.70. Before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 13 at Ellerslie on September 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Top Shelf carrying 56.5kg at $9.50. Will need to do even more.

Last start ran on from midfield; 4th of 15 in the G3 Red Badge Spring Sprint at Hastings on October 10 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind War Princess with 57kg at $7.80. Before that 4th of 16 in the G1 Proisir Plate at Ellerslie on September 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Well Written with 59kg at $38.20. Key chance on best form and expected to be in the finish.

At the latest run 2nd of 8 at Tauranga on October 31 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Khafre carrying 56kg at $3.20. The run before that 8th of 11 in the G3 Arawa (Sweynesse) Stakes at Ellerslie on October 17 over 1215m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Platinum Attack carrying 59kg at $26.60. Capable of taking this out.

Second run back. First-up after four months eased back early on 4th of 8 at Trentham on October 25 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Miss Jones carrying 58.5kg at $7.70. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Woodville on April 29 over 1200m, slow going long-neck behind Sindee with 57.5kg at $5.90. Looks tested against this line-up.

Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation by 0.2 len Trentham LR Flying Hcp March 28 over 1400m slow track defeating Churchillian carrying 53kg at $9.10. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.7 len Trentham January 31 over 1200m slow track defeating Navigator with 54kg at $5. Expecting her to hit the ground running this campaign.

Second-up. First-up after seven months eased back early on 6th of 11 in the G3 Arawa (Sweynesse) Stakes at Ellerslie on October 17 over 1215m, slow going 4 len behind Platinum Attack carrying 57kg at $12.80. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len in the G3 Counties Bowl Hcp at Pukekohe on November 22 over 1100m in soft going defeating Twain carrying 53kg at $3.80. Leaning to others this time.

Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at Trentham in the G3 Cuddle Stks March 1 over 1600m, soft track; 3 len behind Afternoon Siesta carrying 57kg at $6.80. Previously first up; fifth of 14 at Ellerslie September 20 2025 over 1200m, soft track; 2 len behind Celestial Wonder carrying 55.5kg at $5. Expecting a strong run fresh.

Most recently 5th of 11 in the G3 Arawa (Sweynesse) Stakes at Ellerslie on October 17 over 1215m, slow going 3 len behind Platinum Attack with 56.5kg at $8.20. Before that won by 3 len at this track on September 25 over 1200m defeating I'm All In carrying 54kg at $6.10. Major player on best efforts.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 2nd of 8 at this track on September 25 over 1200m, 3 len behind Chatelle Rose carrying 56kg at $7.70. Second run from a spell 5th of 8 at Ellerslie on October 24 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Moschino carrying 58.5kg at $8.90. Not keen on his chances.

Second-up. First-up after five months won by a 0.4 len at Otaki on October 17 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Lucullan with 54kg at $10.30. Previously second-up 6th of 14 in the G3 Rotorua Stakes at Arawa Park on May 9 over 1400m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Churchillian carrying 57kg at $23. Terrific chance to continue the strong form.

Comes here off a 43-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 8 at this track on September 25 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Chatelle Rose carrying 54.5kg at $6.60. The run before that 5th of 14 at this track on September 13 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 1.5 len behind Lhasa carrying 54kg at $7.20. Key chance capable of taking this out.

Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd of 11 at Otaki on October 17 over 1200m, slow going 0.4 len behind Rareza carrying 53.5kg at $5.80. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Wanganui on April 18 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 0.8 len behind Honey Badger with 55.5kg at $1.70. Looks a strong top-three prospect.

Second-up. First-up after five months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a 0.2 len at Taupo on October 9 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Places To Be with 59kg at $3.10. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by a 0.3 len at Ellerslie on May 16 over 1100m on a soft track defeating Bulgari carrying 58kg at $5.20. Meets a tough line-up and prefer others.

Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after five months favourite; won by 1.75 len at Hastings on September 26 over 1200m in soft going defeating Sumosaurus with 56kg at $2.70. Previously second-up 8th of 14 in the G2 Levin Classic at Trentham on January 3 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind La Dorada carrying 55kg at $14.40. Sure to be thereabouts again.

First-up. Finished off last campaign 12th of 14 at Tauranga in the LR Tauranga Classic June 27 over 1400m, on heavy track; 13 len behind Churchillian carrying 57kg at $17. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.3 len this track April 17 over 1200m in the wet defeating Tristar with 57kg at $7.30. Might be better off following this outing.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation won by 0.6 len this track May 30 over 1100m slow track defeating Lubeck carrying 58kg at $2.10. Previously first up; fifth of 10 at Tauranga Rating 65 January 8 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Bellarista carrying 57.5kg at $3.10. Sure to be ready to run a forward race.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 9th of 11 at Matamata on October 3 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Magice carrying 56.5kg at $7.10. Second-up 2nd of 13 at this track on October 26 over 1200m, 0.0 len behind To Cap It All with 56.5kg at $19.70. Would have to improve further.