Sat, April 20, 2024

GRID GIRL (8) scored last time over 7f at Pakenham, making it two wins from three appearances this time in. Looks ready for the longer journey. In form and pay to stick with her. Group 3 placegetter GATES (1) has been out of the placings in two runs since a break, the latest when 14th, beaten 53 lengths, over 1m2 1/4f in the G2 Alister Clark Stakes at Moonee Valley after he got a long way back. Should be peaking now and is capable of sharp improvement. RIPROAR (5) was heavily backed and justified the support when resuming last start over 6f152yards at Geelong, scoring by 1.75 lengths. Open to plenty of improvement and is expected to feature in the finish. DOLPHIN SKIN (2) was unplaced two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1m at Caulfield, beaten 4 lengths into eighth. Has her share of ability and is a top-three prospect.