BallaratSun, August 25, 2024

NOONDAY GUN (5) was fresh from a lay-off last time out when he finished runner-up in a flat race over 1m4 1/2f at Murray Bridge. Lining up over the jumps for the first time. Sure to play a big role in the outcome. SING FOR PEACE (7) did fairly well when he finished second in a hurdle (2m1 1/2f) at Pakenham two runs back. Franked that form when just 4.5 lengths away in third last time out in a hurdle (2m1 1/2f) at Casterton. Likely to be thereabouts. PEARL RAIN (9) is looking to improve on a last-start tenth on the flat over 1m4 1/2f at Moonee Valley on August 10. Capable of taking this out. ZEGALO (8) could only manage to finish sixth 21 days back (2m1f) at Sandown-Lakeside. That result followed a solid second in a hurdle (2m) at Pakenham two starts ago. Sure to be thereabouts.