Thu, December 19, 2024

MANUSCRIPT (4) started at 13/2 last time and ran below expectations, finishing fifth and beaten 4.5 lengths at Rosehill over 6f after being in contention on the corner. Will enjoy a drop in class so he is perfectly placed to score. SHELSTEIN (8) ran below expectations last time at Canterbury, finishing ninth and beaten 6 lengths starting at 11/2. Has the talent to put the recent run behind him. CAPE BYRON (1) returns from a lay-off of seven months and did win when resuming last time in work over 6½f at Wyong. Placed in a recent trial. Has found a suitable race to kick off the campaign. CODE IN TIME (2) is struggling to break through but hasn't been far away, the latest effort a fourth, beaten 1.2 lengths, over 6f at Tamworth. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Must be respected.