AlburySun, February 18, 2024

BIANCO VILANO (1) is a distance specialist who finished out of the money two starts back then he got a long way back and was beaten 4 lengths when ninth over 6f at Moonee Valley three weeks ago. Taking on a better line-up this time but he has the ability to mix it with them. Group 2 placegetter ROCKET TIGER (5) finished fourth over 7f at Wagga when resuming last start after strong market support, beaten only 1.4 lengths after being in the firing line on the bend. Facing a tougher assignment but he is fitter and worth serious consideration. ASGARDA (12) returned from a lay-off last start with a strong win by 1.2 lengths over 6½f at Wagga. SALUTE AGAIN (3) tackled city class last start when eighth over 6¼f at Randwick Kensington. Form at this distance is strong with two wins from four starts and cannot be overlooked.