NewcastleSat, March 02, 2024

AKAKA FALLS (2) didn't make an impact at his last run before going for a lay-off on December 23 finishing sixth and beaten 4.5 lengths over 6f at Wyong. Expect him to play a major role. SHARKIM (1) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 5 lengths when fourth in a 4½f contest at this track two weeks ago after being in contention on the corner. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. ZANZIBAR GEM (5) is back after a break of five months. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 4½f at this track. Among the better hopes. PROCRASTINATOR (3) has been out of the winner's list for a long time, last start finishing seventh at Randwick over 5f after being prominent at the corner. This doesn't look as hard so he is a major player.