Fri, January 03, 2025

LUCKY STRONG (2) returned last time with a solid second at this track over 5¼f after being in contention on the turn. Meets a stronger field but he is good enough to make a big impact. PLAY IT AS IT LAYS (12) was well supported last time out but after being in the firing line on the bend disappointed in finishing fourth over 5f at Townsville, beaten 2.75 lengths. Likely to be in the finish in this suitable assignment. THORMENDOUS MISS (13) is returning from a lay-off of 11 weeks. Finished fourth at Toowoomba over 5½f at the first run last prep. Now with a new trainer Lyle Wright. Has found the right race and is worth including. LATIN LOVE (8) was in contention on the corner and finished third last time over 5½f at Rockhampton when resuming from a lay-off, beaten 2.75 lengths. Suitably placed so anticipating another forward showing.