Fri, January 03, 2025

BENCOOLEN (6) drifted well back last start before storming home to score by 1.1 lengths over 6f at this track. Ashley Butler who has scored on him three times retains the mount. Should be hard to stop. SUNNYCOAST (4) was on a winning run of two races but last time out missed the frame when sixth over 5f at Eagle Farm. Has good early speed so should take up a forward position. Expected to be in the finish. LEADERSHIP SPILL (2) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid third at this track over 5½f after being prominent from the outset. Meeting a tougher field but on his best form he is right in contention. Set Weights EET KISSES (11) finished ninth over 7½f at Cairns at her most recent appearance on August 24. Looks one of the genuine hopes in the race.