CastertonSun, July 28, 2024

PULVERISER (1) is closing in on a win after two consecutive placings, the latest a second over 1m1 1/2f at Mildura. Backmarker who keeps coming. Leading contender. GRAND ILLUSION (3) was out of the money when resuming from a lay-off last start over 7½f at Ballarat Synthetic, beaten 11 lengths. Fitter this time. Hard to beat in this suitable race. ENIGMATISE (6) was out of the money when resuming two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1m at Warracknabeal, beaten 7 lengths into seventh after being prominent at the turn. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. TOMBOULDER (4) was unplaced two runs back when fresh from a lay-off then again missed the frame last start over 6f at Moe, beaten 7 lengths into eighth. Has his share of talent and is a top-three prospect.