Fri, November 15, 2024

MISSION RIDGE (2) was fresh from a break of five months last start when beaten 1.5 lengths into sixth over 4f at Ipswich after he got a long way back in the run. Won't be bothered by this longer journey. The testing material. RHUMB LINE (3) comes here off a break of four-and-a-half months. Scored over 4f at Ipswich at the start of last prep. Has switched to the Peter Sinclair stable. Strong chance to kick the campaign off on the right note. THROWNUNDERTHEBUS (5) scored in a at Grafton but was below her best last time when fifth over 5f190yards at Grafton after being in contention on the bend. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. EAGLE HAWK STAR (1) has been out of the winner's list for a long time, last start finishing fourth at Murwillumbah over 6f after he was well back on straightening. Good enough on his day and can fill a top-three spot.