Sun, December 15, 2024

VAN SCOTIA (11) is usually thereabouts but finds it hard to win, with only one victory from 21 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when tenth over 7f at Launceston, beaten 5 lengths. This is a nice drop in grade so she is a major player. ARAYA SUNSHINE (13) settled well back then made a little ground and finished 2.5 lengths away in fifth last time out over 6f at this track three weeks ago. Tackles a longer journey this time. Among the chances. FIGHTING FOR GOLD (17) broke through for a deserved win last time at Devonport Synthetic after filling a minor placing at the first two starts this campaign. Has found winning form. Has to be respected. CREATIVE LICENCE (3) was in the firing line on the corner and finished third last start over 6f207yards at this track, beaten 0.7 lengths. Should be peaking. Capable of another bold effort.