Bendigo

Last start did the work up front then tired 5th of 8 in a Bm70 at Sandown-Hillside on July 29 over 1000m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Walter Spur carrying 56kg at $5. Before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 8 in a Bm70 at Sandown-Hillside on July 15 over 1000m, in the wet; 0.8 len behind Dreamzel carrying 56kg at $3.70. Well placed. Rock-hard fit and should be in the finish.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Mornington Bm74 April 18 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Blue Hotel carrying 60kg at $26. When resuming last campaign fifth of 9 at Cranbourne Bm74 November 22 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Gin A Tonic carrying 57kg at $51. In the mix.

Comes off a 52 day let-up. Most recently 9th of 14 in a Bm66 at this track on July 5 over 1000m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Monix carrying 61.5kg at $3. The run before that led to the turn then faded 6th of 11 in a Bm70 at Caulfield Heath on June 17 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Tennessee Bound with 60kg at $5.50. Hard to beat on his best form.

Most recently ran second last of 11 in a Bm78 at Flemington on August 1 over 1100m, 5 len behind Just Like Gaby with 57.5kg at $26. Before that ran second last of 12 in a Bm78 at Caulfield on July 11 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Markdel with 58kg at $31. Can do better.

Racing well recently. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 8 in a Bm70 at Sandown-Hillside on July 29 over 1000m, in the wet; 1.1 len behind Walter Spur carrying 60.5kg at $5.50. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Sandown-Hillside on July 15 over 1000m in heavy going defeating Walter Spur carrying 59.5kg at $3.90. Going well and takes catching.

Last start 2nd of 9 in a Bm62 at Ballarat Synthetic on August 11 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Blondie's Award carrying 62.5kg at $9. The run before that 2nd of 8 in a Bm62 at Moe on July 21 over 1017m, on rain affected going; long-neck behind Blondie's Award carrying 62.5kg at $9.50. Going well but this will test.

Second run back. Comes off a 45-day let-up. First-up after four months ran last of 9 in a Bm74 at Narrandera on July 12 over 1000m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Big Day Out with 60.5kg at $3.20. Previously second-up favourite; won by a head at Albury on December 13 over 1175m defeating Annotate with 58.5kg at $1.90. Has won second up before but others rate better.

Comes off a 43 day let-up. Most recently 6th of 10 in a Bm62 at Ballarat Synthetic on July 14 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Whitson carrying 60.5kg at $6. The race before that 4th of 7 in a Bm70 at Ballarat Synthetic on July 2 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Jennyanydots with 58.5kg at $8. Prefer on synthetic.