NewcastleSat, October 05, 2024

FIOPROSPERO (1) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1m1f at Port Macquarie, beaten 4.5 lengths into fourth. Finds a tougher race but a big run will not surprise. ROCKBARTON ICON (5) is usually thereabouts but finds it hard to win, with only one victory from 13 starts. Did a good job last start to finish third over 1m1 1/4f at this track, beaten 2.75 lengths. Hard to beat in this suitable race. KOSUKE (7) came from well back on the bend and hit the line strongly to score over 1m1 1/4f at this track last time out. Key runner who can get home hard into the finish. KERVETTE (4) produced a reasonable effort when third last start over 1m at Randwick. That followed a win at Wyong the start prior. Worth another chance.