CranbourneFri, December 29, 2023

Group 3 placegetter KIKO (2) finished third, beaten 3 lengths, when resuming from a lay-off last start over 6f at Moonee Valley. This is the right race and can take this out. RUNAWAY STATEMENT (11) is a promising maiden who looks close to a win, finishing fourth on debut then placing over 6f at Geelong last time out. Going well and is sure to measure up. ABSTRACTED (5) finished third over 6f at Ballarat in a then missed the frame last time out over 6f43yards at Geelong. Has a strong finish. Suited here and can feature with even luck. DIOS (7) is back from a lay-off of five-and-a-half months. Closed last prep with a fourth, beaten 6 lengths, over 5½f at Bendigo. Should run very well.