DarwinWed, July 17, 2024

Group 2 placegetter YAKI ISHI (5) doesn't boast the best winning strike rate but ran a strong race when fresh from a lay-off last time out, finishing third and beaten only 1.5 lengths over 5½f at this track. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. LI'L WONDER (3) was returning from a break last time out and proved too classy, scoring by half a length over 6½f at this track. Will be better for that latest run and looks a big threat to the top selection. PHAROAH MAGIC (1) finished third last time over 6f at this track when resuming from a lay-off, beaten 7 lengths. In the right race and is a key runner. MANUKA BAY (10) was out of the money when resuming from a lay-off last start over 6f at this track, beaten 12 lengths. Fitter so a likely improver.