NewcastleSat, June 01, 2024

PRESIDES (3) closed off strongly last start to get up for second, beaten a neck, over 5½f at Gosford when resuming after a break. Sure to go well again. ALTAIR I AM (14) resumes from a lay-off of 15 months and is having his first outing under new trainer M, W & J Hawkes. Finished seventh at Kembla Grange over 6½f at the opening run last time in work. Placed in a recent trial. Has ability and should be right in the finish. WIPEOUT (7) resumes from a lay-off of four-and-a-half months. Could only manage to finish fifth at the latest run over 7f at Randwick Kensington. Has trialled two times leading into this. Leading player on best figures - bold showing expected. RUM DIARY (5) made it five minor placings in a row last start when third over 6f at Gosford. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race.