Sat, January 04, 2025

FLYING ACE (5) was in contention all the way and fought on for second last start over 7f at this track, making it two minor placings in a row. Drawn for a nice run just off the speed. Nicely placed to give this a mighty shake. WARPARTY (9) has been out of the placings in two runs since a break, the latest when seventh, beaten 4.5 lengths, over 6f at Pakenham after he travelled towards the rear of the field. Cherry-ripe now and is among the leading chances. DELUSIONALDICTATOR (4) returned from a break of seven months with a solid second last start at this track over 6f when he was prominent throughout. In the money at each of his runs over this longer journey. Expected to run well. DUNLOE (1) did his best work late and finished third last time over 6f at Seymour, beaten 3 lengths. Hard to beat in this suitable race.