Deagon trainer Jack Bruce is not one for making excuses but he firmly believes stakes winner Axe is capable of regaining his best form after a disappointing winter campaign last year.

Deagon trainer Jack Bruce is not one for making excuses but he firmly believes Stakes winner Axe is capable of regaining his best form after a disappointing winter campaign last year.

Trainer Jack Bruce hopes the George Moore Stakes can kick-start a fruitful summer campaign for Axe.

Jack Bruce was tempted by the big dollars on offer in Sydney with Weetwood champion Axe but the prolific rookie has opted to remain in Brisbane and work on his growing strike-rate.

Talented sprinter Axe has been kept at home to run in restricted grade at Doomben on Saturday after trainer Michael Costa abandoned several attempts for a trip away.