SIX wins from his past nine starts has seen Irymple trotter Powersofpersuasion emerge as a potential smokey for next month's Mildura Pacing Cup.

The five-year-old from the stable of Sandra O'Connor has hit his straps in recent months and his trainer believes he can get better.

Powersofpersuasion has three consecutive wins on his home circuit, including one by three metres during last Wednesday's...