GawlerWed, July 17, 2024

WEEKEND WARRIOR (5) is a genuine type with four minor placings from seven starts this time in work. Was always up in the leading division and finished a nose from the winner in second at the latest outing over 1m1/2f at this track. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. MORTGAGE MAN (6) got the prize two runs ago at Balaklava. Not as effective last time out when eighth over 7f152yards at Morphettville, beaten 9 lengths. Finds the right race this time and can get the job done. VEE ROD (8) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 3.5 lengths when fifth over 1m1/2f at this track a week-and-a-half ago after being in contention on the turn. Beautifully placed and is sure to take a ton of beating. PERSIAN EMPIRE (3) was responsible for a better run last start, beaten 6 lengths into seventh over 1m2 1/4f at Mt Gambier. Better than recent efforts suggest.