PakenhamFri, October 18, 2024

BUZZ CITY (8) kept coming only to just miss when fresh from a lay-off last start over 5½f at Benalla. Sure to derive great benefit from that run. Hard to beat in this suitable race. BLAZING HARRY (3) came home strongly last start to finish third, beaten 1.3 lengths, over 6f at Cranbourne when resuming after a break. Will drift back but wind up late. Leading contender. A BOOK OF DAYS (10) turned in a moderate midfield finish when resuming from a lay-off two-and-a-half weeks ago over 6f at Cranbourne. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Will give backers a great sight. LA PLEINE LUNE (12) resumes after a break of five months. Trying to repeat his debut win over 6f at Warrnambool to kick off last prep. Will strip fitter following a recent trial win. Solid top-three hope.