Sat, December 28, 2024

CATOGGIO (3) was given a short break after hitting the frame over 7f in the G3 Blue Sapphire Stakes at Caulfield. Kept ticking over with a subsequent trial at Randwick Kensington. Hard to beat on best form. RAIKKONEN (5) raced close to the lead before clearing out to score an effortless 4 lengths win over 6¼f at Randwick Kensington last time. Tackles a much tougher assignment but should measure up. BOSUSTOW (1) has two placings from four appearances this campaign and last start finished a long neck from the winner in second over 7f in the LR VRC Springtime Stakes at Flemington. One of the main contenders. ZOUBABY (12) is a last-start winner over 6f at Randwick, showing good early speed on the occasion and leading throughout to score by 1.4 lengths. Tougher company here but must be respected.