NewcastleMon, March 25, 2024

CHARGE BY THE HOUR (7) returned from a lay-off two-and-a-half weeks ago when she was beaten 3 lengths into seventh over 5½f at Dubbo. Likely improver with strong prospects. THE FAVORITE SON (3) is a five-start maiden who filled a minor placing at Scone at the last run before lay-offing. Ran fifth in a recent trial at Scone. Can launch this campaign in positive style. FULL COMMITMENT (4) is a promising maiden who looks close to a win, finishing fourth on debut then placing over 6f87yards at Muswellbrook last time out. Has ability and cannot be overlooked. DONNA EMILIA (8) was in contention on the turn and finished second last start over 6½f at Gunnedah, beaten a long neck. Finds a tougher race but this looks well within her grasp.