Gold CoastSat, September 21, 2024

BARASSI (12) rates strongly this line up after finishing last campaign in town with a placing over 5f at Eagle Farm. Fitter for a trial win at Gold Coast. Races well when fresh. Expected to cross from wide out. Sure to be in the finish. REDFORD (4) is a talented type who recently returned from a break and made it three straight wins, scoring by 3 lengths over 6½f at Sunshine Coast. Effortless win last time out and should be in the finish again. MIDORI BEAUTY (1) returned from a lay-off last start with a strong win by 0.6 lengths over 5¼f at Doomben. Open to plenty of improvement and looks a big threat to the top selection. ROMEO'S CHOICE (5) finished second last time over 5½f at Warwick Farm when resuming from a lay-off, beaten 2.5 lengths. Should be about the money.