CloncurryFri, October 11, 2024

SPIN DOCTOR (1) doesn't win out of turn, scoring just once from 10 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when seventh over 1m1f at Mackay, beaten 18 lengths. Has the talent to take care of this field. TAKERU (9) is close to breaking through after three consecutive placings, the latest coming when second over 4f at Twin Hills. Will need a good ride from Bella Youngberry off the awkward draw. Tackling a deeper field this time but he is good enough to take this out. SNUGGLE BANG YAHOO (13) turned in a sound effort when resuming on dirt when third over 6f at Ewan. Came on from the run and scored on turf over 5½f at Gordonvale last time. Hard to knock on current form. Follow up. DATINKA (7) has switched yards since finishing 11th seven weeks ago over 7½f at Cairns.