GeelongFri, June 21, 2024

BATTAGLIA (1) went forward and proved too strong last time out, scoring by 1.75 lengths over 7f at Werribee. Will again be prominent from the outset. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. PARIS AFFAIR (17) finds it hard to win with just one success from 14 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when fifth over 1m at Seymour, beaten 2.25 lengths. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run. FALANGHINA (15) has been out of the placings in two runs since a break, the latest when fifth, beaten 6 lengths, over 6f at Pakenham. Should be peaking now and is among the leading chances. BIRTHDAY SUIT (16) finished third last start over 6½f at Bendigo when she made late ground, beaten 3.5 lengths. Ready to go a couple better.