Sun, March 16, 2025

GURU CLASS (2) doesn't win out of turn, scoring just two times from 25 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when fifth over 6¼f at Ballina, beaten 5 lengths. Placed to advantage so expect a big run. CRYPTIC VERSE (12) returned from a lay-off last start with a strong win by a neck over 6f at Tuncurry. Will be better for that latest run and can go on with it. CASTEL TROSINO (1) finds it hard to win with two victories from 23 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when sixth over 1m3f at Eagle Farm, beaten 4 lengths. Worth noting Chris Whiteley goes aboard. This doesn't look as hard so he is one of the main contenders. HARDLEY GREY (4) doesn't boast the best winning strike rate but ran a strong race last time out, finishing third and beaten only 2 lengths over 7f137yards at Lismore. Looks well placed so expect a bold display.