Sun, January 05, 2025

SIGLO DE ORO (6) led early and was still in the firing line on the turn last start before tiring to finish ninth over 6f at Gold Coast. Rates highly in this field and can turn things around. CORVALIST (1) showed good early dash last start and held on well to finish 1.75 lengths back in second over 5½f at Murwillumbah. In the right race and is one of the big hopes. RUSTIC TZAR (5) was in the firing line on the turn and finished second last time over 5f at Ballina, beaten 3.5 lengths. Placed to advantage and can feature in the finish. VALLEY OF OWLS (12) resumes from a lay-off of six months. Could only manage to finish tenth at the latest run over 6f at Esk. Looks ready to run following a minor placing in a recent Gold Coast trial. Has ability and is worth including.