NewcastleSat, November 02, 2024

ACE'S IN BLOOM (4) has been thereabouts since getting off the mark five runs back, the latest effort a third over 6f at this track. Blinkers applied so a bold showing is anticipated. TIWI GIRL (5) was out of the money when resuming from a lay-off last start over 6f at this track, beaten 5 lengths. Fitter so expect a better run this time. HOW MUCH BETTER (3) has not been sighted since he finished fifth over 7f at this track on June 22. Is lightly raced and looks forward enough after a solid recent trial. Winning claims on best figures. BERTUS (6) did little and finished 5.5 lengths from the winner in eighth over 6½f at Kembla Grange last start after being in the firing line on the turn, a less impressive effort than his fifth on debut at this track the run before. Will enjoy a drop in class so he can find the winners' list.