Sat, January 04, 2025

PRECONI (5) finished seventh over 6½f at Bedourie at her most recent appearance on September 14. Strong chance to kick the campaign off on the right note. MISS BLACK DIAMOND (7) finds it hard to win with just one success from 18 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when seventh over 6f at this track, beaten 8 lengths. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run. DEBATING (1) dug deep to score in a then was beaten 11 lengths into fifth over 5½f at this track last time four weeks ago. Has the pace to settle in the leading division. Capable of testing this field. HE'S ESSENTIAL (2) resumes from a lay-off of ten weeks and is having his first outing under new trainer Gary Clarke. Finished fourth at Sunshine Coast over 5f at the opening run last time in work.