CanberraFri, February 23, 2024

Group 2 placegetter MAN IN THE MIRROR (1) is yet to fill a placing in two runs since resuming from a lay-off, the latest when ninth over 6¾f at Rosehill. First try at the trip but he strips fitter and is the one they have to beat. JACK OF ACES (9) finished 4 lengths away in fourth last time out over 6¾f at Wyong after being prominent at the turn two weeks ago. Steps up in distance. Major player in this line up. IL TEVERE (12) is yet to break through in seven runs. Finished eighth at his last appearance over 7¾f at Canterbury on February 9. Looks to be in the right race to play a big role. HALKIS (10) is progressing well this campaign, scoring by a head last time out over 7f at Sapphire Coast. Likely to be there at the finish again.