GraftonTue, October 22, 2024

DIPIERDOMENICO (3) doesn't win out of turn but left a good impression last time out when beaten 0.8 lengths into third over 7f at this track. Can play a major role. VENOM WOLF (4) was ridden quietly then picked up fairly well in the straight and finished 5.5 lengths away in eighth last time out over 6f at Port Macquarie a week-and-a-half ago. Steps up in distance. Major player in this line up. DESERT MIST (1) was out of the money when resuming from a lay-off last start over 6¾f at Ipswich, beaten 3.5 lengths after being prominent at the corner. Strips fitter and can feature. BACKSEAT PROMISE (9) was well in the market when resuming from a lay-off last start over 5f at Tabulam but was safely held in sixth, beaten 7 lengths. Reunites with Kirk Matheson who has been in the money two times when aboard. Worth including in calculations.