HawthorneSun, September 22, 2024

CHARLIE LIGHTNING (7) was prominent on the corner and battled on well to finish second last start over 6f at this track (Dirt), beaten 0.8 lengths. Meets some better types this time but this looks well within his grasp. BREAKING NEWS (5) missed the frame last time when fourth at this track. Prior to that had been in the money on two consecutive occasions. Distance specialist with six wins and 14 minor placings from 29 runs and is sure to go well. RUSSIAN TO WIN (2) scored a 4 length win when resuming from a break on a dirt track at this track over 6f. Followed up with an unplaced effort on turf at this track over 7½f. Worth following up back on dirt. CHRISTMAS PRESENT (3) raced on the speed and dug deep to score by 2.75 lengths at this track and trip last start to maintain his good form of late. No reason he cannot salute again.