Sat, December 14, 2024

PARADISE STAR (6) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid third at this track over 5½f after being prominent from the outset. Should race just off the speed despite the wide draw. Likely improver with strong prospects. ROYAL ACCOLADE (2) recorded his first win when resuming last start over 5½f at this track, getting home by 2 lengths. Re-unites with Austin Galati who was on board last start. Nicely placed to double the win tally. THE LIONS' GATE (3) has a moderate winning strike-rate but performed well last time at this track, finishing second and only 0.8 lengths from the winner at the end of 5½f. Likely improver with strong prospects. ALWAYS AWESOME (1) was out of the money when resuming from a lay-off last start over 6½f at this track, beaten 7 lengths after being in contention on the corner. Fitter so anticipating a better run this time.