Wed, January 01, 2025

XARPO (7) got off the mark over 7f at Cranbourne last start, scoring by 5 lengths. Sparingly raced and has more to offer. Re-unites with Liam Riordan who was on board last start. Progressing well so worth following up. REGAL SECRET (6) is going well, scoring by a neck two runs back at Geelong before finishing fourth last time over 7f at Ballarat. Winning rider Daniel Stackhouse sticks. Bold showing expected. DOM (1) resumes after a break of four-and-a-half months. Looking to emulate his debut win over 7f32yards at Geelong to kick off last prep. Makes plenty of appeal. GARNACHO (4) returned from a lay-off last start as a winner, taking out a 6f contest at Yarra Valley by 1.5 lengths. One of the contenders.