Races CRO Gavea - BRA

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at this track September 8 over 1000m, in the wet; 16 len behind Overbite with 55kg at $23.70. When resuming last campaign ran last of 8 at Taruma February 21 over 1200m, in the wet; 18 len behind Xangai Stone carrying 55kg at $36.50. Doesn't appeal.

Second-up today. Not raced for 43 days. Last outing 6th of 8 at this track on September 28 over 1000m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Talisay carrying 54kg at $4.10. At only start last preparation 4th of 8 at this track on June 16 over 1200m, 10 len behind Oregon Street with 57kg at $3.90. Solid top-three hope.

Four-year-old gelding (Hofburg - Casa Mia) at the races for the first time. Likely to come in for support.

Second-up today. Not raced for 42 days. Last outing 3rd of 8 at this track on September 29 over 1000m, 3 len behind Neereen with 58kg at $10.40. At only start last preparation 2nd of 8 at this track on July 28 over 1300m, 5 len behind Olympic Polla carrying 58kg at $3.30. Should progress from that first-up run.

Form hard to fault. Returns from a 42-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 8 at this track on September 29 over 1000m, 4 len behind Neereen carrying 58kg at $3.20. The run before that favourite; won by 1.5 len at Taruma on August 8 over 1200m defeating Sanga Boa carrying 54kg at $2.30. Rates highly. Big chance.

First-up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at this track September 8 over 1000m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Overbite carrying 51kg at $21.90. First up last campaign ran last of 9 at Cristal November 9 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 17 len behind Denver Broncos carrying 57kg at $35.50. Others are preferred.

At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track on November 3 over 1100m, 9 len behind Kingdom Leader carrying 54kg at $13.60. The start before that 2nd of 7 at this track on September 29 over 1000m, 2 len behind Philippines carrying 58kg at $3.30. Capable of more – worth another chance.

Third-up today. Comes off a 43 day let-up. First-up ran second last of 8 at this track on August 18 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Amor Profundo carrying 58kg at $39.70. Second-up 3rd of 8 at this track on September 28 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Talisay carrying 58kg at $39.40. Not far from the winner last time but this is a tough assignment.

Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 7 at this track on October 26 over 1200m, 5 len behind Percival with 55kg at $3.10. Before that 2nd of 8 at this track on September 28 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 0.3 len behind Nanuque with 56kg at $3. Sure to be right there at the business end.