DarwinSat, June 22, 2024

CAPTAIN GEORGE (1) turned in a sound effort last time but found one better at this track over 6f, beaten 1.3 lengths. Cherry-ripe now. Hasn't been far away this time in work with two minor placings from three starts. Best form puts him right in this. GRAND POPE (4) has not appeared since he finished ninth over 1m at Echuca on December 31. Lines up. For the first time for trainer neil dyer. Rates highly and is likely to be prominent. APLOMADO (8) resumes in a similar race to his last run four months ago when seventh, beaten 6 lengths. Looks a strong top-three prospect. QUEEN IN THE NORTH (6) finished fourth over 6½f at this track at her most recent appearance on March 1. Among the better hopes.