THE DAMIEN OLIVER

Second run back. First-up after four months won by 0.5 len at Caulfield G3 Moonga Stks October 19 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Buffalo River with 58.5kg at $14. Previously second-up won by 1.75 len at Eagle Farm LR Bne Qlty April 27 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Jimi Hendrix carrying 58.5kg at $26. Nice win fresh, will be strong late.

Last start couldn't go on with it; 7th of 12 at Caulfield in the G1 Toorak Hcp on October 12 over 1600m, 9 len behind Antino with 55kg at $2.10. The run before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len at Caulfield LR Testa Rossa September 21 over 1400m defeating Wishlor Lass carrying 58.5kg at $1.60. Can forgive last time, he's a class animal who rates highly.

First-up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 11 at Rosehill in the LR Winterchal July 20 over 1500m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Jojo Was A Man carrying 60.5kg at $7. First up last campaign ninth of 16 at Scone in the LR Luskinstar May 18 over 1300m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Coastwatch carrying 59.5kg at $6. Consistent type, can figure.

Last start sat on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 11 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Crystl Mile on October 26 over 1600m, 6 len behind Plenty Of Ammo carrying 57kg at $15. Before that 6th of 12 at this track in the G2 Gilgai on October 5 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Right To Party carrying 57kg at $101. Doesn't appear to be going well enough.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming favourite; won by a nose at Caulfield Bm100 September 21 over 1100m defeating Ashford Street carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. Second-up favourite; won by 2.25 len at Caulfield LR Weekend Hussler October 12 over 1400m defeating Suparazi carrying 57kg at $2.30. Very progressive type who will take a power of beating.

Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 12 at this track in the G2 Gilgai on October 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Right To Party carrying 58kg at $14. Last start ran last of 15 at Caulfield in the G3 Moonga Stks on October 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 17 len behind Mighty Ulysses carrying 58kg at $9.50. Awful last time, firmer footing will help.

Useful gelding. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 9 at Sandown-Hillside in the G3 Sand Stks on September 28 over 1500m, 3 len behind Desert Lightning carrying 54.5kg at $3.50. The run before that came from midfield; 2nd of 15 at this track in the LR Tontonan on September 14 over 1400m, in the wet; 0.5 len behind Chrysaor carrying 55.5kg at $6. Consistent horse, in the mix.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 9 at Caulfield in the G2 Schillaci on October 12 over 1100m, 4 len behind Bellatrix Star with 58.5kg at $21. Second-up got back early 6th of 9 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Mcewen on October 26 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Baraqiel carrying 58.5kg at $26. Need to see more.

Last start 8th of 12 at this track in the G2 Gilgai on October 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Right To Party with 57kg at $26. The start before that faded in the straight 8th of 10 at this track in the G2 Bobbie Lewis on September 14 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Arkansaw Kid carrying 55kg at $17. Best days seem behind him.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up second last of 10 at this track in the G2 Bobbie Lewis on September 14 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 14 len behind Arkansaw Kid carrying 54.5kg at $41. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 15 at Caulfield in the LR Weekend Hussler on October 12 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Jimmysstar with 57kg at $81. Hasn't shown enough.

Racing second-up today. Last start 7th of 15 at Caulfield in the LR Weekend Hussler on October 12 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Jimmysstar with 55.5kg at $61. At only start last preparation second last of 12 at Rosehill Bm94 on April 27 over 1100m, 7 len behind Hard To Say carrying 58.5kg at $101. Need to see again.