CairnsSat, December 30, 2023

KING'S HALO (6) doesn't win out of turn, scoring just once from 14 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when tenth over 4¾f at this track, beaten 7 lengths. Nicely placed to test this line-up. SIDE HUSTLE (3) was an impressive winner last time over 6f at Atherton, stalking the pace before lengthening nicely to score by 2.75 lengths. Sure to go well again. COLLOMBATTI (2) finished fourth last start over 6f87yards at Bowen after racing on the pace for much of the way. Will push forward and is among the chances. MISHANI MENACE (8) comes here off a break of nine months. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a lay-off last prep over 6¼f at this track. Definite top-three chance.