Sun, January 12, 2025

TAKEOVER ARTIST (6) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when second over 1m at Orange. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. MEGA FIGHT (2) recorded another win last time, scoring by 0.8 lengths over this journey at this track, making it two straight wins. Can measure up again. GOODNIGHT BARLOW (8) finished third last start at the first run back from a lay-off over 6½f at Canberra when he worked home well, beaten one length. Steps up a level but he is capable of running a bold race. TOM CRUISING (3) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1m at Kembla Grange, beaten 2 lengths into sixth. No surprise to see him in contention.