Sat, February 22, 2025

MANALORE (1) hit the frame when resuming two runs back at Tumbarumba but couldn't back it up last start when sixth, beaten 6 lengths, over 7f at Holbrook. Tackling a more suitable race this time so he is set to turn things around. ROCKET LAUNCHER (4) finished out of the money when fresh from a lay-off two starts back then was beaten 6 lengths when fifth in a 5½f contest at Holbrook a week ago. Has the class to produce a better result. MONACO AWARD (3) is back from a lay-off of 15 months. Closed last campaign with a minor placing over 1m at Corowa. Makes plenty of appeal. MASTER BOB (2) has not been a factor of late. Two starts back missed the placings over 7f at Benalla. Last start he failed to complete the course at Woolamai.