HawthorneSun, September 08, 2024

MY BROTHER KEITH (9) had been racing well with two consecutive placings before last start managing only sixth over 1m1f at Ellis Park. Deserves a win and is worth another chance. LITTLE STEVEN (5) doesn't win out of turn, scoring just once from 18 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when seventh over 1m1/4f at this track, beaten 13 lengths. Has the class to take this out. SHARP STICK (6) showed good early dash last start and held on well to finish 2.5 lengths back in second over 1m at this track (Turf). Placed to advantage and can feature in the finish. MERLOTTI (4) has been out of the winner's list for a long time, last start finishing 12th at Ellis Park (Turf) over 1m. The engagement of Julio Felix is noteworthy. Tackling a more suitable race this time so he is one of the main contenders.