CastertonSun, July 28, 2024

Grade 3 placegetter CADRE DU NOIR (1) has been mixing the disciplines recently. Unplaced in a on the flat then filled a minor prize last time in a hurdle (2m1 1/2f) at Pakenham, beaten 12 lengths. Recent form suggests a big run is on the cards. SCHABAU (6) is taking on the jumps for a second time after finding a couple better at his first attempt in a hurdle (2m) at Pakenham a week ago, beaten 5.5 lengths. Is the winner of a black-type race on the flat. Likely to play a major role. WHISKEY JACK (7) did fairly well when he finished third in a hurdle (2m) at Warrnambool two runs back. Less effective last time when 13 lengths away in fourth in a hurdle (2m1 1/2f) at Pakenham. Sure to be thereabouts. CRUX (2) is taking on the jumps for a second time after failing to finish the race at his only attempt at Warrnambool back on June 23. Last appeared when 13th, beaten 10 lengths, on the flat over 1m4 1/4f at Geelong. Comes here with definite top-three claims.