Third-up today. Resuming got back early 4th of 8 at Ascot 4yo+ Mdn on December 19 over 1000m, 6 len behind Wilchino with 58kg at $21. Second-up keen and laid out throughout; 5th of 9 at this track 2yo+ Mdn on January 1 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Purple Pearl with 58kg at $6.50. Expected to go close. Ratings riser.

Four-year-old gelding who is first race starter by Safeguard out of Nikita Blue. Has had no recent barrier trials. Market best guide to his chances.

Recent form hard to fault. Latest outing 4th of 11 at this track 3yo+ Mdn on December 28 over 1300m, 3 len behind Prize Pursuit with 56.5kg at $7. Before that 4th in a small field at Ascot 3yo (Rs0ly) on December 16 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Hot Mix with 58.5kg at $12. Nicely drawn and should prove hard to beat.

Latest start began awkwardly and blundered early stages; 2nd in a small field at Bunbury 3yo (Rs0ly) on December 30 over 1216m, neck behind Prized Miss with 59.5kg at $9. The run before that struck interference at start and overraced early stages; from last on the turn ran last of 7 at Ascot 3yo Plate on December 12 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Toscana with 56kg at $61. Narrowly missed latest and looks a top chance here.

Third-up today. First-up second last of 9 at this track 3yo+ Mdn on December 17 over 1200m, 6 len behind Saving Memphis with 54.5kg at $8. Last start got back early 8th of 10 at this track 2yo+ Mdn on January 1 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Heels A Plenty carrying 56.5kg at $21. Will struggle to compete against the top handful.

Resuming after a four months break. Not seen since running last in a small field at Belmont Park 3yo Mdn September 23 over 1700m, 17 len behind Outback Jack carrying 57kg at $31. At debut with blinkers first time; third of 11 at Belmont Park 3yo+ Mdn September 2 over 1200m, soft track; 2 len behind Igarashi with 55.5kg at $26. Rates well and have to include.

Having third race start. First race start eased back early on 5th of 10 at Belmont Park 2yo (Rs0m) on July 8 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Janaura carrying 55.5kg at $31. Returned from break ran last of 11 at this track 3yo Mdn on December 28 over 1400m, 4 len behind Ginger Baker carrying 57kg at $31. Fitter but needs to improve sharply.

Gelding by Proart making his first race start. Recent trial form has been pretty solid. Ran 3rd Lark Hill trial over 950m on December 29. One to consider.

Resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last campaign keen and lost a plate; tenth of 12 at this track 2yo+ Mdn May 20 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Designer Prince with 57kg at $10. Previously first up; eighth of 10 at Ascot 3yo+ Mdn March 28 over 1400m, 6 len behind Last Of The Line carrying 57kg at $81. Other runners rate better and would prefer the place.

Racing second-up. First race start held up on straightening; 8th of 11 at Belmont Park 2yo (Rs0mw) on June 3 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Dad's Bigheaded carrying 55kg at $5.50. Returned from break laid in in the straight; raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Geraldton 3yo+ Mdn on December 27 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind All In Red carrying 54.5kg at $2.80.

Filly by I'm All The Talk making her first race start. 8 at a Lark Hill trial over 950m on December 29. Prefer to see.