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At the latest run 4th of 8 in a Mdn-Sw at Wangaratta on November 3 over 1300m, slow going 3.5 len behind Naval Command with 59.5kg at $3.80. The race before that 6th of 12 in a Mdn-Sw at Wangaratta on October 26 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Princess Geisha with 59.5kg at $9. Has had too many chances.

Gelding back from a spell of five months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at Sale Mdn-Sw June 10 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Tisseyre with 59.5kg at $10. First up last campaign second of 9 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw May 1 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Eureka Rose with 59.5kg at $4.60. Minor chance.

Second run back. First-up after two months 2nd of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at Cranbourne on October 16 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Celestra carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at Sale on July 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Coronationhercules carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. Fitter and will be hard to run down.

Second run back. First-up after eight months 3rd of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at Horsham on October 18 over 1100m, 6 len behind Strength Within with 59.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 4th of 11 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Terang on January 2 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Triple Salute carrying 58kg at $15. Fitter but this is harder.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign third of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw July 20 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Butterscotch with 59.5kg at $10. When resuming last campaign second of 7 at Hamilton Mdn-Sw May 26 over 1200m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Colt Forty Five with 59.5kg at $1.90. Rough hope.

Gelding by Wootton Bassett facing the starter for the first time. Was runner-up in a jump-out at Flemington on October 30. Watch for a market push.

Three-year-old gelding by leading sire I Am Invincible out of Eleonora. Ben, Will & Jd Hayes has him primed for this with six recent trials prior to his debut today. Was runner-up in a jump-out at Flemington on October 23. Ticks boxes on debut with Lane booked.

Third-up today. First-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at Mildura on October 6 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind White Pointer carrying 57.5kg at $5. Second-up raced on the pace when 3rd of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at Swan Hill on October 27 over 1200m, slow going 1.4 len behind Tremont with 57kg at $3.70. Coming along well and draws for every chance.

Lining up for just third start. At debut, sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 14 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Seymour on October 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Valaroso carrying 58kg at $21. Last start raced on the pace when 3rd of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at Mornington on November 1 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Big Kapow with 58kg at $6.50. Likely to measure up again with a repeat performance.

Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 in a Mdn-Sw at Sale on March 1 over 1112m, on rain affected going; 1.3 len behind Lagunanini with 58kg at $4.80. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Plenty of upside and should take beating fresh.

Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 8 in a Mdn-Sw at Warracknabeal on August 29 over 1000m, 2 len behind Honour The Bassett carrying 55kg at $5.50. Second-up eased back early on 7th of 12 in a Mdn-Sw at Warrnambool on October 29 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Hiney's Bar carrying 55kg at $5.50. Draw not ideal, place looks best.

Last start 9th of 12 in a Mdn-Sw at Warrnambool on October 29 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Hiney's Bar with 59.5kg at $71. The start before that 5th of 13 in a Mdn-Sw at Hamilton on October 10 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Accuser with 59.5kg at $19. Not keen on his chances.

Jumped at big odds at debut, 7th of 9 in a Mdn-Sw at this track on October 23 over 1000m, 4 len behind Southern Sway with 55kg at $41. Others preferred.