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Third-up today. Resuming ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Pakenham Synthetic 3yo Mdn-Sw August 30 over 1400m defeating Speculating with 58kg at $4. Second run from a spell ran last of 9 at Flemington 3yo Bm64 on September 22 over 1420m, 7 len behind Swiftfalcon with 59kg at $10. Lightly raced and should take beating.

Most recently made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Hamilton Bm58 on September 16 over 1400m, in the wet; 1.0 len behind State Of Maine with 60.5kg at $5. The race before that won by 2.75 len at Ballarat Synthetic Bm58 July 16 over 1500m defeating Russian Summer with 58.5kg at $6. Going well and should be in the finish.

Racing well. Comes here off a 41-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 11 at Geelong Bm64 on August 23 over 1715m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Another Nephew carrying 60kg at $9. The start before that won by a nose at Geelong F&M Bm64 July 26 over 1557m in soft going defeating Baby Alex with 60kg at $9. Rates a strong winning chance.

Third-up today. First-up favourite; won by a neck at Terang Mdn-Sw August 15 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Pendle Hill with 59.5kg at $13. Second-up 12th of 14 at Hamilton Bm58 on September 16 over 1600m, on a wet track; 12 len behind Following Sea with 62kg at $4. Has ability and is worth another chance.

Second run back. First-up after seven months 5th of 11 at Warrnambool Bm58 on September 12 over 1300m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Thunderanlightning with 59kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Warrnambool 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 3 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Bello Bello carrying 56kg at $11. Fitter and some hope.

Returns from a 49-day let-up. Most recently favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Terang Mdn-Sw August 15 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Herworth with 59.5kg at $3.30. The race before that 4th of 12 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on August 9 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Late Arrival with 59.5kg at $17. In winning form but harder here and might struggle.

At the latest run won by a nose at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw September 22 over 1600m defeating Obstructionist with 57.5kg at $3.50. Before that 5th of 10 at Sale Mdn-Sw on September 11 over 1415m, 2.5 len behind Thoughtful Woman carrying 57.5kg at $4. Broke through last time and is worth thought again.

At the latest run eased back early on 8th of 12 at Geelong Bm64 on September 13 over 1440m, 7 len behind Party At Artie's with 54.5kg at $21. Before that 2nd of 11 at Seymour 0 - 62 on August 27 over 1411m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Eskimo with 58.5kg at $17. One of the chances.

Last start 9th of 14 at Warrnambool Bm64 on September 23 over 1700m, slow going 5 len behind Unfair Dismissal with 53.5kg at $13. The start before that 6th of 14 at Hamilton Bm58 on September 16 over 1600m, on a wet track; 2.75 len behind Following Sea with 58.5kg at $15. Prepared to overlook.

Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Bordertown 0-56 on September 13 over 1550m, 2.75 len behind Moxatation with 58.5kg at $5. Before that came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Wangaratta 0 - 58 on August 24 over 1590m, slow going 0.5 len behind Bellman carrying 57kg at $21. Might struggle again.

Most recently ran last of 9 at Tatura Bm64 on September 10 over 1980m, 8 len behind Wanjiru carrying 59kg at $5. The start before that scored a big 5 len win at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw August 16 over 1500m defeating Psychosis carrying 59.5kg at $16. Tough from out there.

Second-up. First-up after six months 11th of 14 at Cranbourne 0 - 64 on September 19 over 1600m, 14 len behind Statuario with 56.5kg at $51. Previously second-up 9th of 14 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on February 29 over 1600m, 3 len behind Alpine Rocket carrying 57kg at $19. No easier this time and happy to leave out.