CanberraFri, December 29, 2023

DARK VADOR (1) returned to winning form as favourite last start, scoring by 1.1 lengths over this journey at Tuncurry. Has a sound record at this journey with one wins and three minor placings. Can go on with it. FIELD AGENT (4) recorded a gutsy maiden victory last time out over 6f at Queanbeyan, scoring by a neck. Looks well placed and he is one of the main chances. DUNDAS (7) resumed over 5f at Orange last start and after showing little early speed closed hard to score by a head. Among the main hopes. VEGAS DREAM (9) recorded his first win last start over 6½f at this track, getting home by 0.6 lengths. Sparingly raced and has more to offer. Kayla Nisbet was in the saddle on that occasion and retains the ride. Tougher assignment this time but is one of the main contenders.