MorningtonThu, December 28, 2023

OUTCASTER (8) missed the placings when resuming two runs back then didn't feature last start when 7 lengths away in eighth over 6f22yards at Geelong. Facing a tougher assignment but she is capable of running a bold race. ABRASIVE (1) resumes from a lay-off of eight months and is having his outing under new trainer David Cave. Finished 12th at Benalla over 7f at the opening run last time in work. Expect him to pose a serious challenge. MIKAZUKI (4) returns from a lay-off of six months and is having his first run for a new yard. Finished fifth at Moe over 6f when when resuming last time in work. Comes here with definite top-three claims. HYDRATE (2) returned from a lay-off two weeks ago when he was in the firing line on the turn before being beaten 2.5 lengths into seventh over 1m at Cranbourne. Fitter so anticipating a better run this time.