Sat, December 21, 2024

BOONIE (3) comes here fresh from an all-the-way win by 1.75 lengths over this journey at Warrnambool on December 1. One of the top chances again. TITLE FIGHTER (8) finished 11th over 6f at Caulfield at his most recent appearance on July 27. Expect him to play a major role. PHILOSOPHER (1) finished 2.75 lengths from the winner in fourth last start after being prominent at the turn over 5f at Caulfield Heath, an improvement on his 13th at Cranbourne the run before. Beautifully placed and is sure to take a ton of beating. MAFIA (7) is having his first run since September 18. Has a very good fresh record, scoring two times including one over 5½f at Wyong at the start of last prep. Top-three claims.