Mildura

Last start faded in the straight 5th of 8 at Caulfield Vgold Heath on July 12 over 2000m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Jimmy The Bear with 55kg at $17. Before that 6th of 13 at Caulfield Bm78 on June 28 over 2000m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Flamin' Romans with 52kg at $19. Gets his chance in this contest.

Second-up. First-up after five months 2nd of 14 at Ballarat Bm70 on June 29 over 1400m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Cameron Falls with 55kg at $16. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Cranbourne 0 - 64 on September 5 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Ruada with 60kg at $2.90. Fitter and should be in the finish again.

Most recently 5th of 13 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm74 on July 9 over 2100m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind The Autumn Belle with 60kg at $8. The start before that 7th of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on June 18 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Elsie May with 60.5kg at $12. Well-placed so expect sharp improvement.

At the latest run ran last of 11 at Gawler Nmw-Ly on July 5 over 1700m, on a slow track; 17 len behind The Western Front carrying 59.5kg at $3.90. The start before that 9th of 17 at Flemington 3yo Hcp on May 17 over 2000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Politely Dun with 56.5kg at $4.20. Chance to atone.

Most recently ran last of 11 at Morphettville Parks Bm78 on June 28 over 1950m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Test The Law with 57kg at $5. The start before that 11th of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on June 18 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Elsie May carrying 60kg at $17. Capable of better and keep onside.

Most recently 4th of 10 at Murray Bridge Bm78 on July 12 over 2000m, slow going 4 len behind Lake's Folly carrying 54kg at $9.50. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Morphettville Parks Bm78 on June 28 over 1950m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Test The Law with 54kg at $9.50. Likely to find this out of reach.

Most recently eased back early on 7th of 10 at Murray Bridge Bm78 on July 12 over 2000m, slow going 7 len behind Lake's Folly with 55kg at $151. The start before that ran last of 11 at Ballarat Bm64 on June 29 over 1600m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Em Sixty carrying 61kg at $41. Looking elsewhere.

Returns from a 40-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Swan Hill Bm78 on June 8 over 2400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Wisaka carrying 54.5kg at $5. Before that 5th of 10 at Swan Hill Bm64 on June 6 over 2400m, 2 len behind Dartboard with 58.5kg at $20. Will struggle to compete.