FlemingtonSat, July 20, 2024

Group 1 placegetter POUNDING (4) was safely held last time when eighth over 1m in the LR VRC Winter Championship Final at this track albeit against tougher opposition. Blinkers come off now. Sure to go well. CADMUS (6) scored at his most recent appearance, getting home by 1.75 lengths over 1m1f at Sandown-Hillside. That continued the solid form this campaign, with two wins from four starts. Big chance once again. Group 1 placegetter NORMANDY BRIDGE (5) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 7 lengths when tenth in a 1m1f contest at Sandown-Hillside five weeks ago. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. Group 1 winner SMOKIN' ROMANS (1) finished 4 lengths adrift in eighth last time over 1m2f at Caulfield in a disappointing performance. Best figures measure up nicely. Solid top-three prospects.