Sat, March 22, 2025

DOC O'CONNOR (5) dug deep to score when fresh from a lay-off two runs back then was beaten 3.5 lengths into second over 6f at Darwin last time four weeks ago. Has the pace and the right draw to find a good early position. Expected to be in the finish. RUSTIC BOOM (6) is resuming from a break of four months for a new stable after finishing fourth over 5½f at Sunshine Coast Poly at his latest outing. Placed in a recent trial at Avoca. Goes well when fresh with a win and one minor placings from four starts. Among the leading chances. HELLARA (9) scored a narrow win last time over 7f at this track on March 16. Down in the weights this time so she is one of the main contenders. IDEAS MAN (1) returns from a lay-off of six months and is having his first run for a new yard. Finished fourth at Darwin over 5½f when when resuming last time in work.