Fri, December 20, 2024

KING TAURUS (1) is close to breaking through, last start finishing just half a length away in second over 7f65yards at Queanbeyan after being in the firing line all the way. Nicely placed to feature in the finish. SHINE LIKE IT DOES (5) turned in a fair effort at Hawkesbury over 7½f at her last run three-and-a-half months ago, finishing fifth and beaten 2.2.5 lengths. Lines up. For the first time for trainer lucy longmire. Has ability and should be right in the finish. MANWARI (2) has not raced since his debut on July 20 over 6f at Rosehill when he finished eighth, beaten 14 lengths. Winkers come off for first time out run. Rates well and expected to be competitive. SHE WITHIN (9) was well in commission on her debut over 6f at Wagga back on June 17 and finished fourth, beaten 2.5 lengths. Will take a lot from that last run and is worth following up.