Wed, May 01, 2024

FAVOURITE CHILD (7) last appeared four weeks ago over 7f152yards at Geelong when she finished second. This is her first run for the W Clarken & N O'shea stable. Makes plenty of appeal in the new surrounds. ALFANO (1) is returning from a lay-off of eight months. Finished fourth at Randwick Kensington over 7f at the first run last prep. Now with a new trainer Aaron Bain & Ned Taylor. Placed in a recent trial. A solid return is anticipated. CAPTAIN JOOLIAN (2) started at 9/2 last time and ran below expectations, finishing sixth and beaten 3.5 lengths at Mt Gambier over 6f after being in the firing line on the corner. Hard to beat in this suitable race. FALAISE (3) is experiencing a long win drought, extended last start when eighth over 7½f at Gawler. Good enough on his day and can run a bold race.