Wed, September 18, 2024

MALABAR (9) wasn't far away last time out, finishing fourth over 1m at Warwick Farm after he got a long way back in the run. Won't be bothered by this longer journey. Perfectly placed to salute. COUNTY KILKENNY (4) booted up from the inside draw to sit on the speed last start then went on to register a determined win by a nose at Randwick Kensington over 1m1f. Likely to be in the finish again. UNLIMITED (2) ran below expectations last time at Randwick, finishing tenth and beaten 38 lengths starting at 9/1. Won't find this as tough so he is one of the main contenders. GREEN BELT (6) was unplaced two runs back when fresh from a lay-off then again missed the frame last start over 7¾f at this track, beaten 4 lengths into fourth. Likely improver with strong top-three prospects.