Kembla GrangeThu, July 18, 2024

SCOUNDREL (3) produced a nice effort on debut in better company last start over 6½f at Newcastle when third, beaten 2 lengths. Has plenty of upside so he will prove tough to beat. MONTE TIANA (8) was in the money last time at Moruya over 6f when favourite. Expected to be in the finish. ILOVENEWS (1) is back after a break of six-and-a-half months. Went close to a maiden win before the layoff, finishing third at his latest appearance over 1m at Wyong. Tuned up with a fourth in a recent trial at Rosehill. Leading player on best figures - bold showing expected. CALIFORNIA WAVES (2) is a two-year-old gelding on debut from the stable of Peter & Paul Snowden. By Too Darn Hot from River Jewel. Comes here off a Randwick trial placing. Top-three chance.