Sir Henry Bolte Handicap

Most recently got back early 8th of 13 at Caulfield 3yo Hcp on May 3 over 2000m, 6 len behind Rogan with 60kg at $21. The run before that 12th of 18 at Randwick in the G1 Atc Derby on April 5 over 2400m, 13 len behind Aeliana with 56.5kg at $101. Easily accounted for last start but is capable of better.

Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 9 at Bendigo in the LR Bdgo Guineas on April 12 over 1400m, 4 len behind Wonder Boy with 59kg at $7.50. Last start sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Morphettville in the LR Adl Gneas on May 3 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind On Display with 57.5kg at $7.50. Up in trip now, go close.

Useful gelding. Most recently 2nd of 13 at Caulfield 3yo Hcp on May 3 over 2000m, nose behind Rogan carrying 55.5kg at $11. Before that 6th of 10 at Mornington 3yo SWP on April 19 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Movin Out carrying 59kg at $26. Making headway. Rates well on latest.

Useful gelding. Last start 4th of 13 at Caulfield 3yo Hcp on May 3 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Rogan carrying 55.5kg at $2.80. The run before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at Caulfield Heath Bm70 Hcp on April 16 over 1800m, nose behind Dillinger with 57.5kg at $3.70. Encouraging effort last start. Go close.

Racing well. Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 11 at Caulfield in the LR 3yo SWP on April 5 over 2400m, 2.25 len behind Statuario with 57kg at $12. The start before that 4th of 9 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Alister Clark on March 22 over 2040m, slow going 5 len behind Shanwah carrying 57kg at $61. Back in trip but rates highly.

At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by a head at Sale Mdn-Sw May 4 over 1728m on a rain affected track defeating Scorpion with 59.5kg at $8.50. The run before that 4th of 8 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on April 18 over 1400m, 4 len behind Fauci with 59kg at $7.50. Prepared to look elsewhere despite recent win.

Last start won by a nose at Ballarat Mdn-Sw April 27 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Saxon Blood carrying 57kg at $41. The start before that 3rd of 10 at Donald Mdn-Sw on April 7 over 1620m, 2.25 len behind Littlebitcheeky carrying 57kg at $51. This might be too rich.

At the latest run won by 0.5 len at Warrnambool 3yo Mdn-Sw April 30 over 1700m in soft going defeating Champagne Jenni with 58kg at $8. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 8 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on April 10 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Feeling Dusty with 59kg at $2.25. Tempted to risk against these.

Last start raced on the pace before fading 7th of 13 at Caulfield 3yo Hcp on May 3 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Rogan with 54kg at $21. Before that 11th of 14 at Morphettville in the LR Pt A Gneas on April 12 over 1800m, 10 len behind Snoopy Now with 57.5kg at $21. Needs to find best.

Second run back. First-up after three months 5th of 7 at Caulfield Heath F&M Bm70 on May 7 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Just Glamourous with 56kg at $10. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Hamilton Mdn-Sw on January 7 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Cradle Of Jazz with 56kg at $21. Hard to have.

Racing well. Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Geelong Bm64 on April 23 over 1715m, 1.5 len behind Ritzytwenties with 57kg at $3.50. Before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Bm64 on April 9 over 1600m, 2 len behind Harrumph Harrumph carrying 57.5kg at $16. Not the worst.

At the latest run 9th of 12 at this track in the LR Vrc St Leger on April 25 over 2800m, 10 len behind American Wolf carrying 58kg at $11. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Trentham in the G3 Manawatu Clssc on March 29 over 2100m, 1.2 len behind Kiwi Skyhawk carrying 57kg at $21.30. Rough hope.

Was well-supported at debut, raced on the pace when 3rd of 13 at Warrnambool 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 30 over 1700m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Factcheck with 58kg at $3.80. Harder this time so prefer others.

Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently won by 2 len at Balaklava Bm62 April 25 over 1600m defeating Master Of Zerprise with 56.5kg at $4.60. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; scored a big 3 len win at Gunnedah Cl1-Sw March 15 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Zougo Boss with 55kg at $2. This will likely be too hard.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up didn't finish the race at Pakenham Mdn Hdle-Sw April 13 over 3200m. Second run from a spell 6th of 12 at this track in the LR Vrc St Leger on April 25 over 2800m, 8 len behind American Wolf carrying 58kg at $15. Back in trip a query.

Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Geelong Mdn-Sw May 9 over 2240m defeating Zinovation with 59.5kg at $5. The start before that 6th of 12 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw on April 19 over 2000m, 10 len behind Danzagrunt carrying 59kg at $21. Much tougher assignment today and looks outclassed.

At the latest run sat on the pace before fading 8th of 13 at Warrnambool Bm64 on April 30 over 1700m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Midnight Glow carrying 56kg at $20. The start before that won by 0.8 len at Ararat Mdn-Sw March 4 over 1600m defeating Rose Diamond with 57kg at $9. Not keen on her chances.

Dual acceptor. Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Sale Mdn-Sw on May 4 over 1728m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Art 'N' Soul with 57.5kg at $7.50. The race before that 4th of 12 at Sale Mdn-Sw on April 20 over 1717m, 2.75 len behind Northwood Vamoose with 57kg at $21. Will need further improvement to trouble these.

At the latest run 5th of 11 at Pakenham F&M Bm70 on May 8 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Morrissette with 53.5kg at $31. The run before that 9th of 13 at Geelong Bm64 on April 23 over 1715m, 11 len behind Ritzytwenties carrying 55.5kg at $21. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.

Dual acceptor. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on May 8 over 1854m, on a slow track; head behind Eight Under with 59.5kg at $1.75. The start before that second last of 8 at Caulfield Heath Mdn on April 16 over 1600m, 6 len behind Show Of Gold carrying 59kg at $4.40. Tested in this line-up.