FlemingtonSat, February 17, 2024

PUNCH LANE (13) scored at his most recent appearance, getting home by 2.75 lengths over 7f at Caulfield as favourite. That continued the very strong form this campaign, with two wins from three runs. Sure to go well again. BEL AIR (11) is racing well, scoring by 0.8 lengths in a at this track then finishing a respectable fourth last time over 7f at this track when not too far away. Blinkers come off now. Sure to go well. HELIX (15) did a good job last time, finishing in the money when third over 7f at this track. Blinkers come off. Expected to be competitive. MASTER MONTARO (14) built on a nice third two starts back at this track with a win over 6½f at Sandown-Lakeside two-and-a-half weeks ago, getting home by 1.3 lengths. Finds a suitable race and can figure in the finish.