GraftonTue, October 29, 2024

STAPLETON (9) hit the frame two starts ago at Eagle Farm but ran below par last time when ninth and beaten 7 lengths over 1m1f at Eagle Farm. Has the class to take care of this field. SPECIAL MASTER (6) finished 3 lengths from the winner in fourth last start over 7f at Lismore, an improvement on his fifth on debut at Eagle Farm the run before. Has the talent to produce a better result. BOLOGNA (1) is yet to break through in 13 runs. Finished fourth at his last appearance over 1m3/4f at this track on October 22. Among the chances in what looks a nice race for him. EMPRESS OF MILAN (7) again failed to feature last start, finishing ninth and beaten 9 lengths over 7f at Taree. Looks close to a win and worth including.