Fri, December 20, 2024

MR O'REILLY (3) wound up strongly last time out to finish 1.5 lengths adrift in second over 7f at this track when returning from a lay-off. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Among the leading chances. IONACELTIC (2) is a four-start maiden who missed the frame when resuming but has improved in subsequent runs, finishing in the money last start over 1m1/2f at Ipswich after being in the firing line on the turn. Taking on a better line-up this time but he is good enough to play a major role. KATERINI (8) settled well back last start and never threatened when 8 lengths from the winner in sixth over 1m1/4f at Doomben. Finds a nice race and can figure in the finish. HAZE (5) finished second last start over 1m at Dubbo when he did his best work late, beaten a nose. Will be rock-hard fit. Capable of another strong performance.