EsperanceFri, February 16, 2024

MINING LEGEND (8) is back after a break of three-and-a-half months. At the last run before the layoff he finished ninth over 7f21yards at Bunbury. Rates on top and is a great chance to break through. SCOTTISH LAIRD (10) missed the placings two runs back then was never in contention last start when 10 lengths away in ninth over 1m1/4f at Doomben. Finds the right race this time and can find winning form. BLATANT DISARRAY (12) is a maiden galloper resuming. After a lay-off of seven months. Closed last campaign with a sixth over 7f at Belmont Park, beaten 8 lengths. Sharpened for this with a recent trial win. Capable of a big return. YAKYAK (11) is a 23-start maiden who wasn't far away last time when third over 1m at this track on February 3. Should park just off the speed. Can feature in the finish.