Facing the starter for the first time. Five-year-old entire by Press Statement out of All Too Soft. At the most recent trial finished sixth at Gosford over 800m. Might need more time.

He is resuming after a nine months break. Not seen since he finished last of 8 at Newcastle Mid Mdn January 31 over 1300m, 17 len behind Easiest Choice carrying 58.5kg at $21. On debut fourth of 7 at Gosford Mid 3yo Mdn-Sw December 31 over 1000m, 4 len behind Kiss Goodnight carrying 57kg at $31. Will take great benefit from this run.

Returns to racing after just one start. Back after four months break. At debut last start 5th of 9 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Sale on July 9 over 1013m, in the wet; 4 len behind Master Taj with 58kg at $3.50. Had five recent trials to get fit for this. Last trial fourth over 801m in a Warwick Farm trial on October 30. Interesting to see how he comes back after being gelded.

SCRATCHED.

Recent form sound. Last start gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 10 in a 4yo+ Mdn at this track on October 27 over 1300m, slow going 0.9 len behind Strike A Pose with 58kg at $2.80. Before that 2nd of 8 in a Mdn-Sw at Bathurst on October 16 over 1100m, on a slow track; nose behind Apiarist carrying 59kg at $3.60. Goes fast so shouldn't mind coming back in trip - will give a sight.

Second-up. First start ran last of 14 in a 2&3yo Mdn at Scone on May 15 over 1100m, 11 len behind Cormier carrying 57kg at $61. Went for a break before returning 2nd of 7 in a 4yo+ Mdn at Newcastle on October 6 over 900m, 0.5 len behind Lucsain carrying 57kg at $12. Kept fresh and should appreciate the extra trip - leading contender.

Is first-up after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at Wyong Super Mdn-Sw June 7 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Onmalone with 57kg at $7.50. First up last campaign third in a small field at Canterbury Mdn-Sw April 22 over 1100m, 1.4 len behind Events carrying 56.5kg at $4.80. Expecting a bright return at this level.

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Newcastle Prov 3yo+ Mdn June 27 over 1200m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Poshy's Girl carrying 58kg at $7. Previously first up; fourth of 10 at Wyong Mdn June 7 over 1100m, soft track; 8 len behind Declan with 58.5kg at $10. Will improve on whatever he does in this.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up held ground to the line 3rd of 8 in a Mdn-Sw at Port Macquarie on October 10 over 1000m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Rubinsky with 57kg at $3.40. Second-up rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 14 in a Super Mdn at Coonabarabran on October 25 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Little Duke with 57.5kg at $3.70. Harder this time but too honest to leave out.

SCRATCHED.

Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 in a 4yo+ Mdn at this track on October 27 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Strike A Pose carrying 57kg at $8. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 in a Mdn at this track on October 8 over 1300m, 0.9 len behind Devil Wings carrying 57.5kg at $21. Definite winning chance. About the mark all prep and can give a sight.

Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at this track 3yo Mdn June 23 over 1400m, soft track; 9 len behind He's Got Grunt with 55kg at $41. On debut second last of 13 at Gosford Prov Mdn April 9 over 1200m, 9 len behind Mane Character carrying 56.5kg at $21. Will take great benefit from this outing.

Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run raced on the pace when 2nd of 14 in a Super Mdn-Sw at Port Macquarie on October 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Letterman with 57kg at $2.90. The run before that 6th of 10 in a Mid Mdn-Sw at Kembla Grange on September 26 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Screen Icon with 55kg at $41. Up in grade but not without some hope.