DarwinSat, June 22, 2024

MIAMI VICE (5) is a model of consistency with top-three finishes at his last four starts, most recently finishing third over 6f at this track. Sure to measure up again. STARTON (6) recorded a strong maiden win over 6f at this track last time, getting there by 4.5 lengths. Tricky draw to overcome but he is a great chance to go back-to-back. HE'S MAVERICK (4) is resuming from a lay-off of 11 weeks and having his first run for the Philip Cole yard. Was in the placings when when resuming from a lay-off last campaign at Alice Springs over 6f. Well-placed and is among the chances. ESSKAY (2) was beaten 9 lengths into seventh over 7f at Wodonga four weeks ago. Finds a nice race and can atone.