Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at this track Hcp (84) October 23 over 955m, 4.5 len behind Sartorial Splendor carrying 57.5kg at $31. When resuming last campaign eased near 200m; ran last of 7 at Cranbourne (Bm70) October 9 over 1000m, soft track; 4 len behind Gibbon carrying 63kg at $8.50. Wait for a sign of form.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 6th of 14 at Flemington 3yo+ (Bm78) on December 19 over 1000m, 5 len behind Sword Of Mercy carrying 58kg at $26. Second run from a spell 4th of 9 at Warrnambool (Bm70) on December 31 over 1100m, 3 len behind Lowanna Magic with 62kg at $8. Well suited here. Should prove hard to beat.

Freshened for 48 days. Latest run hung out near 400m; 10th of 13 at this track 3yo+ F&M (Bm78) on November 28 over 1000m, 6 len behind All Banter carrying 57kg at $17. Before that won by a head (slipped at start; held up on straightening; laid out in straight) this track 3yo+ F&M (Bm70) November 13 over 1000m defeating Chevalier D'eon carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. Rates highly and expected to finish much closer.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up taken back from wide barrier; 3rd in a small field at Warrnambool (Bm70) on November 29 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Paul's Regret with 60kg at $4.30. Second-up 2nd of 7 (crowded near 300m; shifted out concluding stages; rider charged with careless riding) at this track 3yo+ (Bm70) on December 11 over 955m, nose behind Rock Tycoon carrying 57kg at $5. Just touched out last time. Rates well and will take beating.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Freshened for 41 days. Resuming 5th of 8 at this track 3yo+ (Bm70) on October 30 over 955m, 4.5 len behind Gorokan Express with 59kg at $7.50. Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 9 at Pakenham (Bm78) on December 5 over 1000m, 9 len behind Defiant Dancer carrying 54.5kg at $41. Freshed and is a value place chance with a bit of luck.

Latest outing eased back early on second last in a small field at Kerang 3yo+ (Bm70) on December 28 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Toolbar with 60.5kg at $2. Before that 2nd of 9 at this track 3yo+ (Bm64) on December 18 over 955m, head behind Almadrava carrying 60.5kg at $3.30. Overlook latest and go on previous run here.

Latest outing raced on the pace prior to fading ran last of 14 at Caulfield (Bm70) on December 26 over 1100m, 9 len behind Hidden Legend with 57kg at $21. The start before that 4th of 7 at this track 3yo+ (Bm70) on December 11 over 955m, 1.0 len behind Rock Tycoon with 57kg at $2.50. Better off over this short course. One of the chances.

Useful gelding. Latest outing set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 8 at Sale 3yo+ (Bm64) on December 20 over 1106m, 0.8 len behind Gold Spark with 59kg at $6. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Pakenham 3yo+ (Bm70) on November 26 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Paperboy with 59.5kg at $13. Each way hope despite wide draw.

Latest outing 8th of 14 at Flemington 3yo+ (Bm78) on December 19 over 1000m, 5 len behind Sword Of Mercy with 56kg at $26. The run before that carried wide near 50m; 4th of 13 at this track 3yo+ F&M (Bm78) on November 28 over 1000m, 4 len behind All Banter carrying 58.5kg at $31. Has been racing against tougher opposition. Could be an improver.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up blundered at start and lacerations; 6th of 10 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo+ (Bm64) on December 9 over 1000m, 3 len behind Ididitforlove carrying 59.5kg at $11. Last start 5th of 14 at Caulfield (Bm70) on December 26 over 1100m, 2 len behind Hidden Legend with 56kg at $21. Should be right in the finish.

Freshened for 48 days. Latest run second last of 13 at this track 3yo+ F&M (Bm78) on November 28 over 1000m, 6 len behind All Banter with 56kg at $26. The race before that slowly away; came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 at this track 3yo+ F&M (Bm70) on November 13 over 1000m, head behind The Commoner with 59.5kg at $15. Needs to improve sharply.

Second-up today. Fresh up after six months 4th in a small field at Penshurst (Bm58) on December 26 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind In The Sun with 61.5kg at $2.50. Previously second-up sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 8 at Ballarat (Bm78) on June 14 over 1100m, slow going 3.5 len behind Can't Be Done carrying 54.5kg at $10. Fitter but others preferred.

Resuming after five months. Finished off last preparation began awkwardly; fifth of 10 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo+ E&G (Bm70) August 12 over 1000m, soft track; 2.25 len behind China Affair carrying 58kg at $2.80. When resuming last campaign third of 12 at Swan Hill (Bm58) May 11 over 975m, 0.9 len behind Malauka carrying 62.5kg at $3.50. Winning hope with the right run.

Third-up today. Resuming slowly away; 5th of 11 at this track 3yo+ (Bm64) on December 4 over 955m, 2.5 len behind Esta La Roca with 59kg at $12. Second run from a spell favourite; won by 0.8 len Sale 3yo+ (Bm64) December 20 over 1106m defeating Moi Choux with 59kg at $3.50. Last start winner and worth including again.