DoombenSat, December 30, 2023

Group 3 placegetter MIDNIGHT IN TOKYO (4) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when second over 7f at Eagle Farm. This doesn't look as hard so she is all set to build on that latest effort. CENTRESTONE (7) was returning from a break last time out and proved too classy, scoring by 2 lengths over 6f at Eagle Farm. Will be better for that latest run and this looks well within her grasp. PLUNDERING (3) should be at his peak after three runs this prep, the latest a third over 7f at Randwick two weeks ago. Commendable record at this trip with a win and four minor placings and is expected to be competitive. SABALENKA (15) was prominent at the corner and finished second last start over 6¾f at this track, beaten 0.6 lengths. Has started three times at this course and distance and is yet to miss the placings. Must raise the bar but this looks well within her grasp.