Wed, January 01, 2025

SOUNDS UNUSUAL (2) is a two-start maiden who looks close to a win after placing at both runs, the latest when third over 1m1 1/2f at this track. Going well and is among the top chances. THE BEAST (11) has been in the placings three times from four starts in this maiden campaign, the latest as favourite over 1m at Hawkesbury when 4.5 lengths from the winner. Form sound without winning and he is a real danger. ANA CAROLINA (4) was out of the money when resuming from a lay-off last start over 1m at Hawkesbury, beaten 5 lengths after being in the firing line on the bend. Stepping up a level this time but with added fitness she is one of the chief contenders. THINK WE'RE THERE (3) is a eight-start maiden who went close to shedding the tag last time when second over 1m at Newcastle. Harder here but is not to be discounted.