Sat, January 04, 2025

SETHNIQUE (6) wasn't far away on debut last start over 6¾f at Wyong, finishing fifth and beaten 2.25 lengths. Open to improvement and looks a serious contender. BEARINGS (10) returned last time with a solid second at Goulburn over 7½f when she worked home well. Meets some better types this time but a big run will not surprise. AUTUMN AROHA (15) knuckled down strongly to get within a nose of the winner in third last start over 7½f at Goulburn. Sure to be thereabouts. CALIFORNIA BLUES (4) is yet to break through in seven runs but has been thereabouts. Placed in a then was 5.5 lengths away in fifth over 7¾f at Canterbury last time. Has ability and rates among the chances.