GraftonThu, July 18, 2024

Group 2 winner DENY KNOWLEDGE (3) turned in a better effort to finish second last start, beaten a head over 1m2 3/4f in the LR Tattersall's Gold Crown at Eagle Farm. Has good early speed so should take up a forward position. Among the leading chances. TOURISTIC (7) drifted back from his wide draw last time then hit the line hard to finish second in the LR W J McKell Cup at Rosehill over 1m2f. The winkers come off now. Rates strongly and expected to go close. Group 1 placegetter SPIRIT RIDGE (1) raced on the pace last start before fading to finish seventh, beaten 3.5 lengths, over 1m4f in the G3 Tattersall's Cup at Eagle Farm. Ryan Maloney stays aboard and although yet to win has been in the money on four occasions. Capable of running a bold race. LUNCIES (2) Group 3 winner. Was beaten 4 lengths into tenth in a 1m2 3/4f contest at Ipswich three-and-a-half weeks ago. Well placed and can figure in the finish this time.