PakenhamSun, August 25, 2024

STRIKE FIRST (2) is a eight-start maiden who was prominent throughout last time and stuck on well to finish second over 7f at this track. Has the pace to settle in the leading division. Leading contender. THE TRADIE (5) made his debut last start and was just fair in finishing eighth at this track over 6f, beaten 6 lengths. Blinkers are added so with added fitness he looms as a big threat. MISSILE GIRL (10) finished out of the money two starts back then she got a long way back and was beaten 2.5 lengths when fifth in a 7f contest at Sandown-Lakeside a week-and-a-half ago. Tackling a more suitable race this time so she is a major player. EXQUISITE VISION (6) made late ground and finished third last time over 6f at Ballarat Synthetic, beaten 3 lengths. Nicely placed to play a major role.