Latest start raced below expectations and vetted - no abnormalities; second last of 12 at Pakenham 3yo+ Mdn on February 11 over 1400m, 9 len behind Speed Cube with 59.5kg at $11. Before that raced wide without cover; 2nd of 8 at Yarra Valley 3yo+ Mdn on January 13 over 1514m, 1.75 len behind Greatness Awaits with 59.5kg at $4.50. Others have better credentials.

Third-up today. Resuming began awkwardly; 2nd of 10 at Pakenham 3yo+ Mdn on January 14 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Big Flash carrying 58kg at $3.30. Second run from a spell slowly away; always well back 2nd of 10 at Pakenham 3yo Mdn on January 28 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Magnus Bellagio carrying 58kg at $2.30. Continues to make headway. Top chance.

Latest run began awkwardly; eased back early on 6th of 8 at this track 3yo+ Mdn on February 10 over 1300m, 3 len behind D'jumbuck with 59kg at $31. The run before that overraced early, middle stages; 6th of 9 at Moonee Valley 3yo+ Mdn on January 15 over 1600m, 7 len behind Senor Toba carrying 58kg at $26. Swooper who appeals on an each-way basis.

Facing the starter for the third time today. At debut, laid in in the straight; 3rd of 10 at Pakenham 3yo+ Mdn on January 21 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Elidi carrying 58kg at $41. Last start laid in in the straight; from last on the turn 6th of 12 at Pakenham 3yo+ Mdn on February 11 over 1400m, 2 len behind Speed Cube carrying 59kg at $16. Hard to have. Prefer to see.

Second-up today. Fresh up after three months wide throughout; sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Kyneton 3yo+ Mdn Plate on January 26 over 1450m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Unconquered Sun carrying 58kg at $8. Previously second-up laid out on straightening; 8th of 10 at Avoca 3yo+ Mdn on October 17 over 1300m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Chapel Express carrying 57kg at $5. Ready for sharp improvement.

Racing second-up today. Fresh up after seven months raced three wide; 3rd of 9 at Yarra Valley 3yo+ Mdn on February 6 over 1514m, 5 len behind Dundirtcheap carrying 57.5kg at $7. Previously second-up led to the turn and faded badly 5th of 10 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn Plate on July 27 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Spy Colonel with 57.5kg at $7. Definite chance. Worth consideration.

Third-up today. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Kilmore 3yo+ F&M Mdn on January 21 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Our Echelon carrying 58kg at $6.50. Second run from a spell 4th of 8 at this track 3yo+ Mdn on February 10 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind D'jumbuck with 57.5kg at $101. Rates well. Big chance.

Second-up today. Fresh up after four months 6th of 8 at Sale 3yo F Mdn on February 12 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind Meltdown carrying 57kg at $15. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at this track 3yo Mdn on September 9 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Oceanography carrying 56kg at $6. Unlikely to be contesting the finish here.

At debut, laid out in straight; 3rd of 9 at Wodonga 3yof Mdn on February 8 over 1300m, slow going 7 len behind Palace Whisper carrying 57kg at $16. Improvement on first up run. Place best.

Second-up today. Fresh up after three months bounded on jumping; second last of 8 at this track 3yo+ Mdn on February 10 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind D'jumbuck carrying 57kg at $21. Previously second-up held up near turn; 4th of 11 at Mornington 3yo+ F&M Mdn on October 8 over 1500m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Lady Devereaux carrying 55.5kg at $8. Fitter but needs to improve sharply.