Mon, December 16, 2024

PROPHET'S MAGIC (3) turned in an eye-catching run over this journey last time, settling out the back before winding up late to finish 1.3 lengths away in fourth at Sapphire Coast. Well placed and the one to beat. DARK VADOR (4) is usually thereabouts but finds it hard to win, with only one victory from 21 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when fourth over 7f at Mudgee, beaten 6 lengths. The engagement of Ashley Morgan is noteworthy. Hard to beat in this suitable race. GECKO COIN (2) finished 1.2 lengths away in fifth last time out over 5½f at Narromine three weeks ago. Steps up in distance. Strong top-three chance. AMANTAKA (5) was unplaced two runs back when fresh from a lay-off then again missed the frame last start over 6f at Dubbo, beaten 4 lengths into fifth. Well placed and can figure in the finish this time.