Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 9th (Sr4) over 1609m at Cranbourne, beaten 30 m by Aliza Hill (1:59.60) in NR up to 49 on October 6 at $41. At the previous start 6th (Fr4) over 2150m after showing early pace at Yarra Valley, at the bell was leading 3.8m on the pegs beaten 18 m by Sweetgamblingrose (2:39.50) in NR up to 50 on August 26 at $3.90. A return to form is on the cards from this draw.

Two back was well beaten into sixth behind Im Dustee at Cobram over 1670m in a NR 50 to 55 on September 30 at $31. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Midnight Mojo at Kilmore over 1690m in a NR 40 to 49 on October 10 at $7.50. Can make his presence felt.

Last start 8th (Fr3) over 2190m at Shepparton, at the bell was 2nd-1.09 beaten 16 m by Honest Harriette (2:40.60) in NR 50 to 55 on October 8 at $11. At the start before solid effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 2150m after showing early speed at Bendigo was leading by 4 at the bell, beaten 3 m by Kathys Free (2:36.00) in NR 50 to 55 on October 2 at $14. Among the chances.

Comes here second-up after nine days. Lacklustre first-up performance when 9th (Fr1) over 1690m after showing early speed at Maryborough, beaten 16 m by Imagination Oro (2:01.70) in NR 50 to 55 on October 9 at $31. Unlikely to threaten against this field.

Last start 11th (Fr4) over 2190m after being wide early at Shepparton, beaten 65 m by Wattlebank Arnie (2:41.80) in NR 55 to 64 on September 24 at $23. At her previous start 9th (Sr6) over 2200m at Ballarat, at the bell was 8th-14.1m on the pegs beaten 18 m by Terror Eyes (2:42.30) in NR 50 to 55 on September 5 at $34. Can do better.

Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing third behind Spicey Major at this track over 1200m in a NR up to 55 on September 28 at $6. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing second behind Banksofthemurray at Ballarat over 2200m in a NR 55 to 64 on October 3 at $3.60. In fine form. Ready to win.

Last start 11th (Fr2) over 2240m at this track was 6th-9.53 at the bell, beaten 10 m by New Yorker (2:42.20) in NR 60 to 69 on September 21 at $34. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at Geelong was 3rd-3.85 at the bell, beaten 2.25 m by Starzzz Destiny (1:57.10) in NR 60 to 69 on September 13 at $14. Winning claims.

Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1200m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 2nd-2.6 beaten 13 m by Spicey Major (1:23.20) in NR up to 55 on September 28 at $7. Two runs back 6th (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track was 3rd-4.3m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 8 m by Isthisjustfantasy (2:04.30) in NR 60 to 69 on May 18 at $2.30. Will strip a lot fitter so watch for improvement.

Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr3) over 2180m at Kilmore beaten 65 m by Showsomejoy (2:41.70) in 3yo No NR F on August 29 at $51. Before that, 5th (Fr4) over 2160m after showing early pace at Hamilton, beaten 22 m by Sweet Ideal (2:36.40) in NR 55 to 60 on August 21 at $10. Contender.