Wed, January 01, 2025

PERSUASIVE STAR (3) did little and finished 7 lengths from the winner in sixth over 6f at Corowa last start, a less impressive effort than his fifth at Yarra Valley the run before. Will enjoy a drop in class so he is sure to be prominent. DJAWARA (5) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 17 lengths when sixth over 1m at Seymour two weeks ago after being in contention on the corner. Has the class to find the winners' list. RED HOT GEORGE (4) returns after ten weeks in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a eighth over 7½f at Mornington. Good effort to open last prep when in the money at Seymour over 6½f. Among the chances while fresh. SKYLER'S PRINCESS (7) finished third last time over 5f at Healesville, beaten 2 lengths. Hard to beat in this suitable race.