Sun, December 15, 2024

TSUNAMI SAM (2) has been out of the placings in two runs since a break, the latest when 12th, beaten 8 lengths, over 6f in the LR Tasmanian Newmarket Hcp at Launceston after he was in contention on the corner. Has a solid record at the third run in and is a great chance to break through. BETTER THAN BANKSY (7) showed little early speed last start and failed to come on in the straight when 11th, beaten 7 lengths, over 7f at Launceston. Anthony Darmanin gets the best out of this five-year-old gelding. Finds a tougher race but a big run will not surprise. GALENUS (4) has been out of the placings in two runs since a break, the latest when 13th, beaten 8 lengths, over 6f in the LR Tasmanian Newmarket Hcp at Launceston after he was in contention on the bend. Should be peaking now and is capable of sharp improvement. TURK WARRIOR (1) is fresh from a lay-off of four-and-a-half months and did hit the frame when last resuming at Devonport Synthetic over 5f. In a different yard now.