BendigoWed, October 30, 2024

AQUEDUCT (1) is a first starter by Dubious out of Viaductress. Expected to go well. MRS ARCHIBALD (12) returned last time with a solid second at Moe over 5½f after being in contention on the turn. Meets some better types this time but she has the talent to test this line-up. TOPHET (6) finished second last start at the first run back from a lay-off over 5f at Ballarat, beaten 1.5 lengths. It doesn't get any easier but on his best form he is good enough to take this out. HOT DIGITY BOOM (3) is a nicely bred three-year-old gelding lining up for the first time. By Spirit Of Boom from Queen Of The Falls who has produced some fine gallopers, including winners at black type level. Has not trialled prior to coming here. Sure to be well-educated, being from the Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr yard. Ready to run well despite a tricky gate.