Sat, November 16, 2024

WESTERN EMPIRE (1) returns from a layoff of five months. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a lay-off last prep over 6f at this track. Rates highly and should take some beating. SALOON BAR (7) turned in an eye-catching run over 5f in the G3 Prince Of Wales Stakes at this track last time, ridden back before coming home with a powerful run to finish second. Has a solid record at this circuit. Among the leading chances. ALMIGHTY CLASS (8) scored last start at this track to make it two wins from two starts this campaign. Should be poised just off the lead. Will give backers a great sight. BOOTS LIKE BRUCE (6) finished fourth when resuming from a lay-off last start over 5f at this track. Has an impressive nine wins from 17 career starts. Hard to knock.