Sat, February 22, 2025

DECLARED (5) is a consistent performer with two minor placings from three starts this campaign. Continued the trend last start when third over 6f at this track after he was always up in the leading division. Looks well placed so expect another big run. BAKEEL (1) is a four-year-old gelding who is having his first run for the Aaron Bain & Ned Taylor stable. Scored at his latest appearance at Kranji Turf nine months ago. Will strip fitter for a trial win and is in a nice race. Bold showing expected. NOUVEAU (8) settled well back then came home powerfully to score by half a length over 5f185yards at Wangaratta last time out. Watch for her running on late again. SHISUTA BO (6) is a distance specialist who improved sharply last time out to score by 0.8 lengths over 6¼f at Morphettville Parks three weeks ago. Likely to be there at the finish again.