Sat, December 14, 2024

THE CUBAN (6) is finding the breakthrough elusive, beaten 7 lengths into fifth at his latest appearance over 7½f at this track. Has the pace and the right draw to find a good early position. Will play a major role. SACRED MISTRESS (8) is yet to break through but has been in the money five times including last start when third over 7f at Adaminaby. Has weighed in at all three tries over this distance. Drawn to stalk the leaders. Best form puts her right in this. UNDER THE HAT (11) was in the money at Berrigan when resuming two runs back then could only manage fourth at this track over 7f three-and-a-half weeks ago. Blinkers added this time. Suited here and can feature with even luck.