HawkesburyThu, November 23, 2023

Nicci's gem (3) returned from a six-month spell with a game second last start over this distance at newcastle, leading until the shadow of the post.Should take a lot from that hit-out and on this tighter circuit she is sure to prove tough to catch.Djapana (7) was only beaten two lengths over 6f at kembla two starts ago in an encouraging performance.Forgive the latest effort on a heavy track - capable of playing a major role with the winkers going on.Locally trained royale veloute (9) is back from a 24-week break.Raced three times in the maiden prep, the last of which was the pick when she worked home well for a midfield finish over 7f here.Went nicely in a recent trial and is a likely improver this time in work.Last ditch effort (2) battled on evenly to fill a placing here recently over 5½f.Looking for this sort of journey at the third run of the campaign.Ambitious creek (1) did nothing on debut six weeks ago in town.Worth another chance in a modest affair.