GilgandraSat, December 30, 2023

CHOICE WITNESS (7) resumes from a lay-off of five months. Could only manage to finish seventh at the latest run over 5½f at Scone. Set to return in style. JACKABRAE LAD (1) is a five-start maiden who has been in the money at his last couple of runs, the latest when third over 7f at Wellington. Should park just off the speed. Leading contender. PATRON OF POWER (2) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 6 lengths when fifth in a 7f contest at Coonamble two weeks ago after being prominent at the turn. Has the class to figure prominently. THE HOFF (3) is a 16-start maiden finding who is knocking on the door, the last run a commendable third at Moree over 4¾f after being prominent at the bend. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run.