Thu, December 26, 2024

MARBLE ARCH (3) drifted back from the inside draw last start then attacked the line with gusto to get the verdict by 0.8 lengths win at this track over 7½f. Takes on tougher opposition this time but is expected to be in the finish. SASSY BOOM (7) displayed plenty of early toe over 7½f at this track last time and defied all challengers to score by a neck. Finds a tougher race but a win is not out of the question. REGAL VOW (6) is a talented mare who tackled tougher grade last time, finishing 10 lengths behind Rumbled Again over 1m in the G3 Summoned Stakes at Caulfield. Backmarker who gets home hard. Will be picking them up late. BRITISH COLUMBIA (9) was out of the money two runs back when fresh from a lay-off then again missed the frame last start over 7½f at this track, beaten 4.5 lengths into fifth. Finds a nice race and can bounce back.