Wed, January 01, 2025

FLUFFY'S GIRL (5) made an encouraging debut last time out, finishing 0.8 lengths from the winner in second over 6f at this track. Sure to improve and can get off the mark this time. ETOILE FILANTE (1) wound up strongly but just failed to pick up the winner as favourite last start over 6f at Cranbourne. Should be near his peak for this. Tackling a more suitable race this time so he is a major player. STORMY MALICE (10) was resuming from a lay-off of five months last start when a solid second over this course and distance. Sure to be thereabouts. MANOORA (6) was beaten for speed on debut last start then found the line strongly to grab third over 5½f at Caulfield Heath. Has upside and must be respected.