DoombenSat, December 30, 2023

NAVAL COLLEGE (10) fitter for the when resuming run over 1m at Randwick, finishing 2.75 lengths from the winner. Has one win from four starts at this distance and expected to improve sharply. Group 3 winner HEAD OF STATE (9) hit the frame two starts ago at Sunshine Coast but ran below par last time when 13th and beaten 12 lengths over 1m2f at this track. Must raise the bar but he has the ability to test this field. Group 3 placegetter PRINCESS RHAENYS (11) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when a long neck away in second after she got a long way back in the run over 1m1f at Eagle Farm. Stepping up a level this time but on her best form she is one of the key runners. Group 3 placegetter DUNE FORTY FIVE (2) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1m1f at Eagle Farm, beaten 1.75 lengths into sixth. Best efforts measure up so worth another chance.