Warrnambool

Racing second-up today. Last run favourite; won by 0.8 len this track Mdn Hdle-Sw on March 28 over 3200m on rain affected going defeating Balinor with 69.5kg at $1.30 in a hurdle. At only start last preparation ran last at Ballarat in the LR Brat Cup on December 7 over 2000m, 27 len behind Berkeley Square carrying 56kg at $201. Progressive jumper who can go on with it.

Useful gelding. Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.5 len Ballarat Mdn Hdle-Sw on April 6 over 3250m on rain affected going defeating Teewaters with 69.5kg at $2.15 in a hurdle. Race before finished fourth of 9 runners at Bendigo Marong Cup on February 15 over 2200m, 1.75 len behind Bogues carrying 55kg at $3. Rates well. Rates highly and can continue the good form.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up raced on the pace prior to fading finished eighth of 12 runners at Ballarat Bm64 on March 7 over 2000m, 8 len behind Preferential with 61.5kg at $19. Second run from a spell favourite; won by 18 len this track Hdle on March 28 over 3200m slow track defeating Prismatic with 66kg at $1.55 in a hurdle. Major player again over the obstacles.

Racing second-up today. Fresh up after eight months led throughout and just faded finished second in a small field at Pakenham 1Jw Hdle on April 13 over 3200m, slow track; a neck behind Noonday Gun carrying 68.5kg at $1.90. Previously second-up favourite; won by a nose Arawa Park Mdn Hdle-Sw on August 18 over 3000m on heavy track defeating Justice carrying 67kg at $3.30 in a jumps. Fitter, profiles very nicely for this.

Racing second-up today. First-up after six months always well back before the turn; won by a neck Pakenham 1Jw Hdle on April 13 over 3200m on rain affected going defeating Road Runner with 68.5kg at $8 in a jumps. Previously to post a big 8 len win. Ballarat Mdn Hdle-Sw on August 25 over 3250m on rain affected going defeating Sing For Peace carrying 69.5kg at $4.50 in a hurdle. Definite chance. Key runner - don't underestimate.

Recent form impressive for this race. Last run won by 5.5 len Pakenham Mdn Hdle-Sw on April 13 over 3200m slow going defeating Highness with 69.5kg at $8 in a hurdle. Run before finished third of 11 runners at Bairnsdale Bm64 on March 23 over 2200m, slow track; 0.8 len behind Piccolo Fiore with 57.5kg at $8. Has been racing well. Last start returned to the jumps to register his first win over the obstacles in a hurdle (3200m) at Pakenham, arriving by 5.5 lengths.