Sat, August 10, 2024

CLEAVE (8) is a two-time winner who has been at the top of his game of late, scoring by a nose last time out over 1f130yards at this track. Races well here and is a major contender. NO ORDINARI JOE (4) was sent out at long odds last time but ran above expectations to finish second, beaten only 1.5 lengths, over 1f180yards at this track (Dirt). Should camp just off the leaders. Likely to feature. SMOKESTACK (3) is yet to find the frame in two runs since resuming from a lay-off, the latest when fifth over 1f130yards at Belterra Park (Dirt) after he settled well back. Has further improvement to come and is among the main hopes. EAGLE FLYBYE (1) returned from a lay-off five-and-a-half weeks ago when he was beaten 6 lengths into eighth over 1f180yards at this track. Strips fitter and should be thereabouts.