FlemingtonSat, September 14, 2024

BOLD BASTILLE (4) finished fourth when resuming from a lay-off last start over 5f in the LR Carlyon Stakes at Moonee Valley, beaten 1.75 lengths. The rider change is important as Mark Zahra gets the best out of this three-year-old filly. Has the gate speed to take up a forward position. Expecting a bold showing. Group 1 placegetter KUROYANAGI (8) met with solid support last start over 5½f in the G3 Quezette Stakes at Caulfield when fourth, beaten 2.75 lengths. Has a win and two minor placings at this journey from four starts and is a leading contender. Multiple Group 3 winner DRIFTING (1) showed good early speed over 5½f in the G3 Quezette Stakes at Caulfield last time and went on to salute by half a length. Sure to be competitive. MANOLO BLING (7) went forward and gave a great sight when third over 6f at Moonee Valley last time out. Do not underestimate.