Wed, December 18, 2024

LORD RANDOLPH (3) ran below expectations last time at Bunbury, finishing eighth and beaten 6 lengths starting at 7/2. Hard to beat in this suitable race. QUEEN NARDI (4) progressed nicely last time out to finish just a head from the winner in second over 1m1 1/2f at Albany. It doesn't get any easier but on her best form she is right in contention. SANTA BRAE (1) is usually thereabouts but finds it hard to win, with just two wins from 26 starts. Was again denied last start when he found a couple better over 1m1/4f at Belmont Park. Likely contender with strong prospects. VIRIKAH (7) turned in a nice effort to score two runs ago but was less impressive last time out when fifth over 1m at Pinjarra, beaten 4 lengths. Should be thereabouts.