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Gelding back from a spell of seven months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second of 7 at Sandown-Lakeside 2yo Hcp April 6 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Blind Raise carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. When resuming last campaign third in a small field at Pakenham 2yo Mdn-Sw February 12 over 1000m, 0.7 len behind Rich On Bubbles carrying 58kg at $4. Consistent sort who should go well with Shinn booked.

Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 14 at Morphettville Parks in the LR Oaklands June 27 over 1400m, soft track; 5 len behind Pretty Baby carrying 54kg at $5.50. On debut third of 11 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw May 24 over 1000m, soft track; 0.6 len behind Angelic Rise carrying 56kg at $7.50. Form lines last time read well, not discounting.

Third-up today. Resuming did the work up front then tired 9th of 11 in the G2 Danehill Stakes at Flemington on October 3 over 1100m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind The Next Episode carrying 57kg at $21. Last start led to the turn then faded 8th of 11 in the G3 Blue Sapphire Stakes at Caulfield on October 17 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Marffiano carrying 57kg at $26. Way back in grade and will take catching.

Second run back. First-up after four months won by 0.8 len in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Bendigo on October 28 over 1000m defeating Magnusaurus Rex with 58kg at $4. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 in a Vobis Gold Rush at Bendigo on May 2 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Marffiano with 58kg at $11. Can roll forward and take catching again.

Second run back. First-up after seven months won by a long-neck in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Echuca on October 19 over 1000m defeating Magnusaurus Rex with 58kg at $10. Previously second-up ran last of 10 in a 2yo Hcp at Sandown-Lakeside on March 25 over 1400m, slow going 12 len behind Hydrobomb with 57.5kg at $41. Tougher here and the ratings indicate he will struggle to feature in the finish.

Having third race start. At very big odds at debut, raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a long-neck in a 3yo Mdn at Tatura on September 7 over 1000m in soft going defeating Turbo Babaa with 58kg at $71. Last start raced on the pace when 2nd of 9 in a Bm66 at Corowa on November 2 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Trooper carrying 56.5kg at $12. Won't find this as easy.

Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign winning by head Geelong 2yo Mdn-Sw June 4 over 1212m slow track defeating Insolence with 56kg at $3.80. On debut fourth of 10 at Pakenham 2yo Mdn-Sw May 15 over 1200m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Obambulate carrying 56kg at $8. This is an ideal race to kick off. Can pick up where she left off.

Was well-supported at debut, won won by 0.8 len in a Mdn-Sw at this track on October 23 over 1000m defeating Kokeshi with 55.5kg at $3.70. Can measure up again.

Second-up. First start sat behind the speed prior to fading ran second last of 11 in a 2yo Mdn-Sw at this track on May 24 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Angelic Rise with 56kg at $18. Went for a spell before returning won by 4 len in a Mdn-Sw at Horsham on October 18 over 1100m defeating Cosmic Voyage carrying 55kg at $2.45. Harder now but is promising and sets up well.