Sat, January 04, 2025

REBELS (4) finished second on debut six months ago, beaten 2 lengths over 6f at Pakenham Synthetic, and has not been produced since. Drawn ideally and can return in winning form. CLUX STAR (7) is a three-start maiden who returned last time and finished fifth at Seymour over 6f, beaten 2 lengths. Can come on from that run and looks a serious contender. DECCAN ODYSSEY (1) was prominent into the straight last time but was overwhelmed late and wound up in fifth over 6¼f at Geelong. Among the chances in what looks a nice race for him. MENZAH ONE (3) resumes from a lay-off of six months. Could only manage to finish fourth at the latest run over 5½f at Ballarat Synthetic. Looks ready to run following a minor placing in a recent Ballarat trial. Solid top-three hope.