DoombenSat, December 02, 2023

DEFIANT SPIRIT (3) stuck on well for a close third when resuming last start over 5f at Sunshine Coast.He'll be fitter for that and is building an excellent record with two wins and two placings from four starts.Maloney sticks and blinkers go on.Top chance.DEEP RESPECT (4) resumes after a break of 12 weeks having scored two wins and a second in a three-start maiden campaign, all of them here.Likely to have developed further with maturity and has been readied with two trials, winning the latest.ADDRIEL (5) has placed in all three runs since a spell and looks close to striking after missing just a nose at this track and trip last time.SPIRIT OF MAC (8) closed well last start so should enjoy the longer trip.