CastertonSun, July 28, 2024

HOODYS HORSE (5) was prominent throughout last time when second over 7½f at Ballarat Synthetic, making it back-to-back minor placings since returning from a lay-off. Fitter and should be in the finish. PARDON MY FRENCH (11) came home strongly last start to finish third, beaten 0.9 lengths, over 5f185yards at Wangaratta. Will drift back but wind up late. One of the leading chances. BACK OF THE BOAT (1) is returning from a lay-off of seven months. Finished ninth at Seymour over 6½f at the first run last prep. Now with a new trainer Steven Pateman. Can make his presence felt. OUTRO (7) led early and was still in the firing line on the turn before tiring to finish fifth over 6f at Warracknabeal last time out. In the mix.