DarwinFri, February 23, 2024

CIELO D'ORO (1) fought on for second last start over 6½f at this track, making it two minor placings in a row. Expected to cross from wide out. Nicely placed to find winning ways. DESERT DREAMER (2) returned from a lay-off three weeks ago when he was beaten 4.5 lengths into fourth over 6½f at this track. Has a very strong second up record. Fitter this time. Hard to beat in this suitable race. BEL'S BANNER (5) has been thereabouts without winning, the latest finishing a 2 length second at this track and drops in the weights for this. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. Sure to be competitive. SIAKAM (3) returns from a lay-off of six-and-a-half months and did win when resuming last time in work over 6½f at this track. Fitter for a fourth in a recent trial over 5f at Murray Bridge. One of the genuine hopes in the race.