Thu, November 28, 2024

OUR COUVER (1) ran below expectations last time after being prominent on the corner at Caulfield, finishing seventh and beaten 5 lengths starting at 8/1. Faces an easier assignment so he is likely to play a big role. INEXORABLE (2) is usually thereabouts but finds it hard to win, with only one victory from 11 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when fourth over 1m at Moonee Valley, beaten 4.5 lengths. Has the ability to feature in the finish. LARIO (6) lines up on the back of a 2.5 lengths seventh over 1m1f at Flemington. Has definite claims. RATHMACARTHY (8) pushed forward from a wide draw last time out and was prominent for a long way before fading to finish eighth over 1m3f at Bairnsdale. Solid top-three prospects.