Fri, November 22, 2024

TOMMY (1) finished 5 lengths away in fourth last time out over 7f129yards at this track after being prominent at the bend when resuming from a lay-off. Steps up in distance. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Among the leading chances. MISHARE (9) has been going well this campaign, scoring last start over 7½f at Mornington to make it two wins from three runs this time in. Looks suited by the extra ground now. Key chance on recent form. ALMONTI (4) wound up strongly last time out to finish 1.1 lengths adrift in third over 1m1 1/4f at Kyneton. Change of rider to Declan Bates who has two wins when aboard. Expected to measure up. PLACENTIA BAY (11) was in the firing line on the bend and finished second last start over 1m at Mornington, beaten a long neck. Must raise the bar but he has the ability to test this field.