HobartFri, December 29, 2023

BINE (8) dug deep to score in a then was beaten 3.5 lengths into eighth over 6f at Launceston last time a month ago. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. Best figures should see her run well. THELMA (1) saluted at the first run back from a lay-off last start over 6f21yards at Launceston, scoring by half a length. Has been given a let-up of five-and-a-half weeks since that outing. BELPINE MISS (7) resumed over 5½f at Launceston last start and was too good for her rivals, scoring by one length. Will be better for that latest run and must be respected. STARNOTE (13) resumes after eight months and looks ready following a comfortable Longford trial win. Should be poised just off the lead. Should give backers a sight.