DarwinSat, December 30, 2023

CIELO D'ORO (3) was prominent from the outset when third over 6f at this track last time out. Has a solid record here over this trip. Should be prominent from the outset. Among the leading chances. PRINCE OF MERCIA (4) didn't do a bad job to finish 2.5 lengths away in fifth last start over 6f at this track. That followed a when resuming win at this track. Has raced two times at this course and distance and is yet to be beaten. Finds a suitable race and can return to winning ways. DOC O'CONNOR (1) is back from a lay-off. Closed last prep in sparkling form with three consecutive wins, the latest over 5f at this track on October 28. Has a very good record here with five wins from seven starts. One of the main contenders. FROMTHENEVERNEVER (5) turned in a much better effort last time out to score by a head over 6f at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run.