Races PR Belmont

First-up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at Ascot Rtg 72+ April 18 over 1600m, soft track; 5 len behind Rock 'N' The Jam with 58kg at $21. Previously first up; second of 10 at Ascot Rtg 72+ January 10 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Silver Eye with 56.5kg at $26. At his best over further but placed in three of four first-up runs.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign sixth of 12 at this track Rtg 66+ May 23 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Hot And High carrying 59kg at $18. First up last campaign second of 13 at Ascot Rtg 65+ February 28 over 1400m, a long neck behind King Hit carrying 57kg at $16. Should get the favours from the inside alley but might need this.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation tenth of 13 at Bunbury in the LR Bunbury Cup March 7 over 2000m, 9 len behind Arcadia Park carrying 54kg at $6. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.7 len Ascot Grad Hcp 60+ December 6 over 1400m defeating Rally The Troops carrying 58.5kg at $12. Prefer later in the campaign.

At the latest run led to the turn then faded 5th of 10 in a Rtg 66+ at this track on September 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Searchin' Times carrying 57.5kg at $13. Before that led to the turn then faded 7th of 14 in a Grad Hcp 60+ at this track on August 8 over 1400m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Cinque Stelle carrying 61kg at $20. Encouraging effort last start. Has ability and is one of the leading chances.

Recent form sound. Most recently came from midfield; 2nd of 10 in a Rtg 66+ at this track on September 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; head behind Searchin' Times with 56kg at $3. The run before that favourite; won by a head in a Grad Hcp 60+ at this track on August 29 over 1400m defeating Cosmic Waltz with 57.5kg at $2.45. Went close last time. Dealt no favours at the draw but in stellar form.

At the latest run 7th of 10 in a Rtg 66+ at this track on September 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Searchin' Times with 57kg at $21. The race before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 in a Rtg 72+ at this track on August 22 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Lord Shiva with 54kg at $21. Drawn well but might be better-placed elsewhere.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 6th of 12 in a Cl3 at Pinjarra Scarpside on August 12 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Swansee carrying 60.5kg at $14. Last start eased back early on 7th of 11 in a Cl3 at this track on September 2 over 1400m, 6 len behind Radiant Light with 60.5kg at $6. Should be ready now after two runs back from a spell.

At the latest run 6th of 8 in a Grad Hcp 60+ at this track on September 5 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Truly Loyal with 58kg at $3.40. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 in a Westspeed Heat at this track on August 29 over 1300m, 0.8 len behind Main Act with 59kg at $2.10. Rates highly and is worth including.

Third-up today. First-up favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 0.9 len in a Mdn at this track on August 26 over 1200m defeating Our Mane Man carrying 58kg at $1.85. Last start favourite; won by 1.1 len in a Grad Hcp 60+ at this track on September 5 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Hard Solo carrying 55.5kg at $2.40. This toughest test but looks well up to it.