Sat, February 22, 2025

VIACONI (6) showed good early dash and raced on the speed last start before fading to finish 3 lengths back in seventh over 5f at Kembla Grange. Rates highly and expected to go well. COOL SPACE (3) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start when he got a long way back over 5f at Port Macquarie, beaten 3.5 lengths into fourth. Going up a level this time but he is good enough to play a major role. HIDDEN MOGUL (8) finished out of the money when fresh from a lay-off two starts back then was beaten 4.5 lengths when fifth in a 5½f contest at Hawkesbury a week-and-a-half ago after being in the firing line on the corner. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. NICKERS BOY (5) is a three-start maiden who resumed from a lay-off last start and was beaten 5 lengths when seventh over 4½f at Muswellbrook. Bold showing expected with added fitness this time.