Newcastle

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up favourite; won by 0.5 len at Ipswich Cl5 August 20 over 1680m on a rain affected track defeating Sporting Chance carrying 59kg at $2.40. Last start favourite; scored a big 3.5 len win at Doomben Hcp September 6 over 2020m defeating Age Of Kings carrying 52.5kg at $1.65. In form and certainly worth following up.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Randwick in the LR C-Tatts Cup on September 6 over 2400m, 0.9 len behind Changingoftheguard with 53kg at $1.70. Before that favourite; won by 1.2 len at Rosehill Bm78 August 30 over 2000m in soft going defeating She's Unusual with 59.5kg at $6.50. Thereabouts last time out. Left with too much to do last time - can repay supporters.

Chasing a hat-trick. Returns from a 33-day let-up. Last start favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Wyong Wyong Cup Prel August 17 over 2000m in heavy going defeating Sly Boots with 56kg at $1.55. Before that favourite; won by 0.5 len at Randwick Bm88 July 12 over 1800m in soft going defeating Canberra Legend with 58.5kg at $19. Going from strength to strength and is a chance again despite the class rise.

First-up. Finished off last preparation by 0.7 len Grafton LR Grafton Cup July 17 over 2350m defeating Quietness with 54kg at $4.60. Previously first up; fourth of 14 at Rosehill in the LR Mayors Cup May 31 over 2000m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Touristic carrying 54kg at $8. Can never be written off in this sort of race.

At the latest run 2nd of 7 at Randwick in the G3 Premiers Cup on August 23 over 2000m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind Nellie Leylax carrying 55kg at $9. The race before that second last of 12 at Grafton in the LR Grafton Cup on July 17 over 2350m, 7 len behind Don Diego De Vega with 59kg at $5. Cherry ripe and good enough to test this field.

Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Moonee Valley Qlty Hcp on August 23 over 2500m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Jennivamoose carrying 60kg at $26. The run before that 5th of 8 at Flemington Qlty Hcp on August 2 over 2530m, 2.25 len behind Bold Soul carrying 56.5kg at $16. Very fit and must respect the Maher stable with stayers.

Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Doomben Bm78 on September 6 over 2200m, 1.5 len behind Piggyback with 55.5kg at $3.70. The run before that 3rd of 10 at Rosehill Bm78 on August 16 over 1900m, in the wet; 2 len behind Amusing carrying 55kg at $9.50. Consistent stayer who is worth each-way consideration.

Last start ran last in a small field at Randwick in the LR C-Tatts Cup on September 6 over 2400m, 10 len behind Changingoftheguard with 54.5kg at $10. Before that of 7 at Randwick in the G3 Premiercup on August 23 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Nellie Leylax with 55.5kg at $12. Looks tested in this field.

Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 8 at Wyong in the LR Wyong Cup on September 5 over 2100m, 3 len behind Saltcoats with 54kg at $51. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 4.5 len at Narromine Narromcup Bm87 August 24 over 1600m in soft going defeating Rajnish with 61.5kg at $6. This looks out of reach.

Second-up. First-up after four months second last of 18 at Rosehill Bm100 on August 30 over 1500m, slow going 9 len behind Estadio Mestalla carrying 59.5kg at $201. Previously second-up second last of 11 at Moonee Valley in the LR Torney Cup on February 21 over 2500m, 20 len behind Deakin with 56.5kg at $26. Fitter but giving weight to all his rivals will be tough.

Second run back. First-up after six months sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 8 at Te Aroha Hcp on August 31 over 1600m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Son Of Sun carrying 56.5kg at $9.90. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Matamata Hcp on September 4 2024 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 1.4 len behind Casino Princess carrying 56.5kg at $21.40. Looks tested against this line-up.