Thu, January 02, 2025

SMILENSAYCHEESE (6) broke his maiden five starts back and has not been far away since, most recently when beaten 2.75 lengths into third over 7f in Listed grade at this track (Dirt). Nice class drop this time. Bold showing expected. MCDIESEL (4) is a talented colt who tackled tougher grade last time, finishing 18 lengths behind Jack And Jim over 1m in Listed grade at this track (Turf). Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Best form puts him right in this. SAND DEVIL (1) wasted no time getting off the mark on debut over 6f at this track (Dirt) three-and-a-half weeks ago. Among the chances. NEW MATTHEW (2) broke his maiden last start over 1m at this track (Dirt), scoring by a nose. Sparingly raced and has more to offer. Re-unites with Jose Antonio Gomez who was on board last start. Tougher task this time but expected to be competitive again.