GunbowerSat, October 05, 2024

BEKELE (7) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 5½f at Wangaratta, beaten 6 lengths into seventh. This doesn't look as hard so he is one of the main contenders. SPIRIT MAKER (9) has been out of the placings in two runs since a break, the latest when 13th, beaten 6 lengths, over 6f at Warrnambool. Cherry-ripe now and shapes as a leading player. LISIEUX (10) has not won for a long while. Last raced on September 8 when beaten 12 lengths into tenth at Bendigo over 5½f. Has the ability to take care of this field. VICTORY TEARS (3) is experiencing a long win drought, extended last start when 12th over 7f at Mildura after being up on the pace until straightening. Good enough on his day and can run a bold race.