IpswichSat, March 09, 2024

HOUSTON ROCKET (4) is usually thereabouts but finds it hard to win, with only one victory from 11 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when sixth over 6f at Eagle Farm, beaten 2.5 lengths. Beautifully placed and is sure to prove tough to beat. JUNGLE FEVER (12) was far from disgraced when fourth last start after being in the firing line on the turn over 6¾f at this track, beaten 2.5 lengths. That followed a win at this track the start prior. Likely improver with strong prospects. PRADO (11) was a most impressive maiden winner over 7f at Sunshine Coast last time out, scoring by 2.5 lengths. Harder here but should be involved in the finish. RED STAR RUBI (14) didn't make an impact at her last run before going for a lay-off on September 17 finishing seventh and beaten 4 lengths over 1m at Sunshine Coast. Comes here with definite top-three claims.